Coffee – Health Benefits
We hear so often “Coffee is bad! Coffee is bad!” Coffee is one of the most highly consumed beverages in North America. It’s no wonder there is literally a coffee shop on every street corner—and…
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SIBO – Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is characterized by an overgrowth of various types of bacteria in the small intestine, bacteria which are largely only found in the colon. SIBO was initially thought of as a…
Read MoreRestless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that affects the part of the nervous system that causes an urge to move the legs. It usually interferes with sleep, so it can also be considered a…
Read MoreBleeding Gums?
Noticing blood while brushing or flossing can be alarming and shouldn’t be ignored! The importance of oral health is a concept introduced to most Canadians at a very young age, and with good reason. The…
Read MoreAutism – The Role of the Microbiome
The human microbiome is defined as the full collection of genes of all the microbes in the human body and “consists of 10–100 trillion symbiotic microbial cells,” outnumbering the number of human cells by ten…
Read MoreHerbal Medicine for Low Back Pain
2016-02-07 14:46:27 A Cochrane review was conducted on varying herbal medicines for low back pain (1). Cochrane reviews are very high level evidence that examine a number of different databases and studies and then attempt…
Read MoreEffects of Tribulus terrestris on testosterone levels and erectile function
2016-02-07 14:45:57 A recent study was conducted on 30 consecutive male patients presenting to an outpatient clinic complaining of manifestations of androgen deficiency in aging males (1). 750mg/day of Tribulus in 3 divided doses was…
Read MoreCombination high-dose vitamin C plus zinc for the common cold
2016-02-07 14:45:35 Vitamin C and zinc play important roles in nutrition and for the immune system. A relatively recent study was conducted to see if they help with the common cold (1). An overview of…
Read MoreAcupuncture point injection treatment for painful and irregular periods
2016-02-07 14:45:11 A recent study attempted to determine if injections of Vitamin K3 in acupuncture point sites helped with primary dysmenorrhea when compared with 2 other injection treatments (1). Chinese women aged 14-25 with severe…
Read MoreVitamin D levels and sustained hypertension
2016-02-07 14:44:39 A recently published study examined the vitamin D levels in those who have white coat hypertension and compare those who have normal blood pressure after versus those who have sustained high blood pressure…
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