Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body does not make enough insulin or is not sensitive to the insulin that is produced. Because insulin is needed to drive glucose into the many of…
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Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas) are solid pelvic tumors composed of connective tissue and muscle . Leiomyomas vary in terms of size, shape, and location; if one leiomyoma is discovered chances are multiple exist.…
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Lower urinary tract infections (referred to as UTIs in this article) account for millions of doctor visits per year with the urinary tract being the second-most common site for infection. The term urinary tract infection…
Read MoreMale Infertility
There is a new, growing interest in the field of male infertility, given the recent trends of declining conception over the past decade. The times are telling of families having fewer children, later in age…
Read MoreWhole Body Cryotherapy
Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) is a health promoting treatment that involves short exposures to air temperatures below −100°C . WBC treatments last approximately 2-5 minutes and the frequency of treatments can vary based on the purpose…
Read MoreHerpes Simplex Virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a viral infection of the skin and mucous membranes. Lesions can occur in many different areas, especially in or around the mouth, lips, genitals, and eyes. There are two types…
Read MoreAlopecia – Natural Suppor
And so it begins. You find few strands of hair on your pillow and more than the usual amount on your hair brush. As you are cleaning your house, you begin to notice hair on…
Read MoreAshwagandha / Withania somnifera
W. somnifera, also known as Ashwagandha, is an important herb that has been used for over 3000 years. The important constituents of the root are steroidal alkaloids and steroidal lactones referred to as withanolides. It…
Read MoreCommon Headaches
Headaches are annoying and, depending on their severity, can prevent us from performing our daily tasks. There are many types of headaches, but the most common ones are tension headaches, cluster headaches, and migraines.
Read MoreMale Infertility – Acupuncture as Treatment
Male fertility is measured by sperm quality and count. A man is considered at risk for infertility if his sperm count is less than 20 million per millilitre, and may be sterile if the sperm…
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