A healthy gut is a crucial part of maintaining your overall health. It seems today that many diseases and health concerns have root in an imbalanced gut. The foods we consume, the stresses we experience,…
Read MoreChronic pain is a significant health issue, and it is estimated that one-half of those suffering with chronic pain have been suffering for longer than 10 years. An estimated 54.4 million North Americans have been…
Read MoreSmall intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a term used to describe the result of movement of bacteria from the large intestine into the small intestine. SIBO is defined as a bacterial population in the small…
Read MoreGingerbread, candy canes, festive holidays… snow shovelling, shivering at the bus stop, and dealing with a dead car battery. People tend to fall into two camps, they are either itching for winter, or are frustratingly…
Read MoreToxins are all around us. Whether it’s the car fumes you inhale, the frozen dinner you eat, or the negative thoughts you have at work, toxins are everywhere.
Read More2019-02-11 12:57:37 Existing studies suggest that dietary vitamins and carotenoids might be associated with a reduced risk of age-related cataract (ARC), although a quantitative summary of these associations is lacking. In this study, a meta-analysis…
Read More2019-02-11 12:57:37 Vitamin D insufficiency is common in older people and may lead to increased bone resorption, bone loss, and increased falls and fractures. This study examined the effect of Vitamin D supplementation on bone…
Read More2019-02-11 12:57:37 Vitamin D (VD) deficiency has been associated with increased incidence and severity of atopic dermatitis (AD), but the mechanisms through which VD may ameliorate AD are unclear. In this study, the authors compared…
Read More2019-02-11 12:57:37 A randomized controlled study compared the treatment efficacies of superficial acupuncture and traditional acupuncture on trigger points of the upper trapezius muscle (1). Forty people were recruited and randomly allocated to the traditional…
Read More2019-02-11 12:57:37 A study examined the relationship between the use of complementary medicine (CM) and women’s choices of contraceptive methods (1). A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey of Australian Women aged 34-39 years from…
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