Why Do We Get Cancer? A Review of Causes
The incidence of cancer has never been higher. We are seeing a steady increase in cases each year. It is estimated that in 2016 we saw 1.6 million new cases, with breast, lung, prostate, and…
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10 Steps to Improve Mental Health : Using Naturopathic Medicine
For many, mental illness is fraught with many unanswerable questions. In my case, the question “Why me?” is one I have asked myself over and over. This question has become the central quest of my…
Read MoreNatural Nootropics – Because We Could All Use a Boost!
When it comes to energy levels mood, memory and concentration, we all seem to have good days and bad days. But when the bad days seem to constantly outnumber the good ones, it might just…
Read MoreLavender in Your Daily Life – Four Little-Known Uses
Lavender oil is extracted via steam distillation of its flowering tops for topical application; however, in aromatherapy, the whole plant is used. The oil can be used in a variety of ways: ingested orally, inhaled,…
Read MoreInterstitial Cystitis Part Two: Treating the Root Cause
Interstitial cystitis is a multifactorial condition and no single pathological process is present universally in patients with IC. It is thus important to determine the root causes of the individual’s symptoms, which commonly include bladder-wall…
Read MoreGinger – Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic in Dysmenorrhea
Zingiber officinale, known commonly as ginger, has been widely recognized for its action as an antinausea remedy. However, traditional Chinese medicine has used ginger as an anti-inflammatory agent for musculoskeletal complaints for more than 2500…
Read MoreTreating Heavy Menses Due to Fibroids – Naturopathic Approach
Fibroids affect between 5 and 21% of the population and can present with noncyclical pelvic pain, abdominal bloating, constipation, increased urinary frequency, fatigue, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), and menorrhagia (very heavy menstrual flow)
Read MoreGreen Tea, Capsaicin, and Ginger for Weight Loss Naturopathic Approaches Explained
In 2015, more than one in four adults had obesity in Canada, meaning their body mass index (BMI) was over 30. This rate is on the rise, and with it the risk of type 2…
Read MoreDemystifying “Detox” : The Importance of Environmental Medicine
Popular buzzwords like “detox” and “cleanse” are often used in the health world, but what does that really mean? This article will explain what detoxification is and outline some essential steps to support your body’s…
Read MoreMale Fertility : Naturopathic Approaches
Often times when we hear the word “infertility”, our mind immediately goes to a woman wanting to bear a child. Less often, perhaps, does one immediately think about the potential that a male reproductive issue…
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