Imagine that you are or a loved one is recently diagnosed with a medical condition; let’s say hypertension. Since you are deeply concerned, a family physician is consulted, who prescribes an antihypertensive (e.g. lisinopril) and…
Read MoreMost of us have heard that skin is the largest organ of our body. Our skin plays a crucial role in protecting us from pathogens and the elements, helping us eliminate waste material, regulating our…
Read MoreTo begin discussing this topic, we should first review the mechanisms behind developing CVD, so that we can discuss ways to prevent it as well as reverse it once an individual has developed it. As…
Read MoreA large portion of people who see naturopathic doctors come with a chief concern of digestive issues. After months of scopes and bloodwork, they are often left without answers from their medical doctor and seek…
Read MoreA common misunderstanding is that arthritis is a single disease; however, arthritis just refers to any joint pain or joint disease. In fact, arthritis consists of more than 100 different conditions, which range from relatively…
Read More2019-01-07 14:14:02 Clinical trials examining the therapeutic benefit of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs) on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have reported inconsistent results. This study was a meta-analysis of trials (1). The results…
Read More2019-01-07 14:14:02 This systematic review examined the body of evidence on the efficacy of coenzyme Q10 supplementation in the treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) (1). All reviews were identified through a systematic search…
Read More2019-01-07 14:14:02 This meta-analysis investigated 9 randomized trials with regards to whole grain consumption and the concentration of inflammatory markers (1). The results showed that totally 9 randomized trials included 838 participants were identified. In…
Read More2019-01-07 14:14:02 Vitamin D (VitD) deficiency is prevalent in patient with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Recent studies have found that VitD can induce and maintain IBD remission through antibiosis, anti-inflammatory, and repair of intestinal mucosal…
Read More2019-01-07 14:14:02 In this network meta-analysis, the authors investigated different acupuncture methods on pain, stiffness, and function for osteoarthritis of the knee (1). A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was searched from three…
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