Ketosis and the Keto Diet Naturopathic Perspectives
What is ketosis and the keto diet? Is it good for you, or is it just another lifestyle trend that we’ll forget about in a few years? In this article, we’ll try to answer this…
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Headache Supports – Naturopathic Perspectives
There are various supports for headache management such as supplements, acupuncture/body work, and herbal medicine. Headaches can be divided into different categories, determining treatment type.
Read MoreFasting – A Scientific Explanation
Fasting has been around for generations as part of cultural spiritual practices. Today, it is used for proper weight maintenance, healing from disease, and prevention. Humans are metabolically flexible: We are able to change the…
Read MoreReiki – Does It Fit with Naturopathic Medicine?
Energy medicine comes in many forms, defined as anything that works on the energetic biofield of the human body, also known as the aura. Focusing on this aspect of health in turn has a ripple…
Read MorePersistent Depressive Disorder – The Emotional Equivalent of Watching Paint Dry
Sadness, hopelessness and loss of interest in previously interesting activities are the hallmark of a serious, well-known mood disorder commonly referred to as depression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) defines the…
Read MoreADHD Drugs and Their Effects in Children – Understanding the Pharmacology of ADHD and How it Works
In many parts of the world, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a common diagnosis. But in North America, a large portion of the pediatric population is being screened and diagnosed with ADHD every…
Read MorePCOS – What It Is and What to Do about It
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a misleading term, since it doesn’t always involve cysts in your ovaries. You might now be wondering why the heck PCOS is called that, then, and what it is anyway.
Read MoreWhy Mitochondria Are Much More than Powerhouses
As holistic practitioners, we pride ourselves on the assessment of the whole body and our ability to make connections between systems. We have the time to fully investigate our patients and understand that many health…
Read MoreChronic Pain – Naturopathic Perspectives
According to Statistics Canada, 1 in 10 individuals between the ages of 12 and 44 experience chronic pain. Once traditional medicine has been helpful in the acute-pain stage (e.g. first aid, over-the-counter pain killers, heat/ice,…
Read MoreFertility Awareness–Based Methods – Birth Control and Fertility Helper
It can be difficult for many women to find and utilize non hormonal options when it comes to fertility. This includes women who want to become pregnant but also those who are looking to avoid…
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