2015-04-15 08:29:30 Acupuncture has been used to treat knee pain, but there is still some debate on its efficacy. A randomized clinical trial was recently published to determine the efficacy of laser and needle acupuncture…
Read More2015-04-15 08:29:11 Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are increasing in number. Hydrotherapy is used as a treatment for children with disabilities and motor delays. An article was recently published that examined the effectiveness of hydrotherapy on…
Read More2015-04-15 08:28:51 Echinacea plant preparations are used for common colds. This high-level research identified pertinent studies that tested whether or not it was effective (1). The others found 24 trials with 4631 participants that were…
Read More2015-04-15 08:28:29 It is important to quantify the risks and benefits of any treatment approach. Chiropractic has in the past been criticized from a safety perspective due to an increased risk of stroke, and as…
Read More2015-04-15 08:28:00 Many Naturopathic Doctors routinely consider additional vitamin B12 supplementation to treat depressive symptoms. This article examined if there was an association between the serum folate and vitamin B12 status and the depressive symptoms…
Read MorePre-eclampsia is a condition that has life-threatening consequences if not treated immediately. If you are a pregnant woman experiencing symptoms of pre-eclampsia, it is important to seek medical attention. Although the cause remains unknown, advancements…
Read MorePeriodontitis is the result of gingivitis progressing to a more serious stage. It is characterized by swollen, reddish, and bleeding gums, as well as bad breath. Severe periodontitis affects 10–15% of adults, while moderate periodontitis…
Read MoreThe prevalence of overweight and obesity has skyrocketed in North America over recent years, and weight management strategies employed have had little widespread success. Both science and the public have been interested in natural and…
Read MoreThe “stomach flu” or a “stomach bug” are the common names for what is officially known in medicine as gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis essentially means “inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract”; it usually involves the stomach and the…
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