Biochemical Aging
Aging is not really about how long someone has been alive, but more about the decline in physical ability and health that tends to occur once a person reaches later life. Aging involves a variety…
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Coffee – Health Benefits
We hear so often “Coffee is bad! Coffee is bad!” Coffee is one of the most highly consumed beverages in North America. It’s no wonder there is literally a coffee shop on every street corner—and…
Read MorePrion Diseases
Prions refer to abnormal pathogens that are transmissible and cause problems in the brain. Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies are a group of diseases associated with the protease-resistant protein (PrP). The exact function of PrP is unknown,…
Read MoreSchizophrenia – Adjunctive Naturopathic Care
Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that involves a distortion of reality. The symptoms of schizophrenia vary depending on the patient, but are often described as either positive or negative symptoms (1). Positive symptoms are…
Read MoreUterine 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.…
Read MoreMeditation
If you have taken an active interest in your own health-care treatment, then you have likely heard about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness. But do you really know why regular meditation is so beneficial?…
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