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Marlene Merritt, DOM, LAc, ACN

Marlene Merritt is a licensed acupuncturist and runs a wellness center in Austin, Texas. She specializes in combining Oriental medicine, nutrition and Western testing to maximize patient care. She can be reached at info@merrittwellnesscenter.com.

Previous Articles

The Truth About Salt
Traditional Diets, Modern Misunderstandings
Gluten Intolerance: Is It a Fad?
Your Gut: Why You Should Be Very Afraid
May 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 10)
Traditional Diets, Modern Misunderstandings
November 1, 2013 (Vol. 31, Issue 21)
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