Organic Foods and Health
There is no denying that organics have taken many communities of North America by storm. With the rise in their popularity, you can find organic options in everything from veggies to baking supplies in most…
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Down Syndrome
Down syndrome received its name in 1866, when John Langdon Down initially described this disorder. Down syndrome is more recently known as trisomy 21 (T21), which better describes the extra 21st chromosome that is distinctive…
Read MoreCaesarean v. Vaginal Delivery
Whether by unmediated naturals means, induction, or caesarean section, the birth of a child can be an exciting, frightening, and overwhelming experience, and all this is just within in the first moments of life! While…
Read MoreBeyond the Blues
The joy of motherhood can be an exciting and blissful experience. But what if, instead of happiness and joy, the new mom is experiencing weepiness and irritation, and is crying all the time, but does…
Read MoreAdrenal Status – At the Root of PCOS
Stressed? In today’s world, we often hear about our adrenal glands being taxed and not performing optimally. Usually, we attribute this to external stressors such as work overload, emotional liabilities, relationship responsibilities, or financial strains.…
Read MoreVitamin D supplementation in hypertensive patients for hemoglobin level improvements
2016-05-15 15:47:38 There is some evidence that suggests that vitamin D levels (25OHD) are inversely associated with hemoglobin levels and anemia risk . This trial evaluated whether supplementation improved hemoglobin levels in hypertensive patients. 200…
Read MoreFish oil and zinc for ADHD
2016-05-15 15:47:17 This study evaluated the effect of zing and omega-3 supplements as an adjunct in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) of children . It was randomized, double-blind and conducted in 150 children aged…
Read MoreAlternative Medicine options for Ear Infections
2016-05-15 15:46:55 Otitis media (OM) is a middle ear infection. This article reviews a number of therapies aimed at preventing or treating OM . OM is common in children and many people utilize alternative therapies…
Read MoreHydrotherapy for migraines
2016-05-15 15:45:59 Migraines have many symptoms and the evidence suggests a dysfunctional autonomic nervous system may play a role . This study had 40 migraine patients randomized to receive either hydrotherapy plus conventional medications or…
Read MoreAbscisic acid improves glucose tolerance
2016-05-15 15:45:10 Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant hormone also found in animals. It stimulates insulin release from pancreatic cells and increases in normal human subjects, but not in diabetic patients, after a glucose load…
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