Testosterone Therapy: helpful or harmful?
2014-02-28 10:48:18 Hormonal changes are a natural part of aging for both men and women. For years the focus had been on women and menopause. This is partly due to the less dramatic way in…
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Intravenous Vitamin C and Chemotherapy
2014-02-28 10:47:33 Intravenous (IV) Vitamin C is a popular adjunct treatment in cancer patients that is offered by many integrative practitioners, including naturopathic doctors as well as some medical doctors. Its efficacy has been in…
Read MoreIron Deficiency Anemia associated with risk of stroke
2014-02-28 10:46:22 Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of anemia, affecting roughly two billion people worldwide.(1) It can cause low energy, weakness, frequent infections, dizziness, and can affect appetite, cognitive and motor development…
Read MoreFenugreek: A potential tool for managing Diabetes
2014-02-28 10:45:23 Fenugreek is an herb used in cooking by certain Asian cultures; it has also been used traditionally and historically to treat diabetes. A meta-analysis looking at several clinical studies on the effect Fenugreek…
Read MoreRoutine use of antipyretics for fever not supported
2014-02-28 10:43:02 Perhaps surprising to many, the notion that a fever is best treated by being reduced is not one that is supported by solid scientific evidence. A recently published study presented evidence that the…
Read MoreCognitive Health – Can Video Games Improve Your Brain?
With the growing prevalence of cognitive decline, there is a need for sustainable lifestyle interventions to support, maintain, and improve cognitive health. As physical exercise bolsters bodily health, so too is there a need for…
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