Beyond the Blues
The joy of motherhood can be an exciting and blissful experience. But what if, instead of happiness and joy, the new mom is experiencing weepiness and irritation, and is crying all the time, but does…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
What Is It and What Causes It? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs during certain times of the year. It generally occurs during the colder months, and is associated with…
Read MoreColorectal Cancer And Mistletoe
In 2015, 1 in 14 men and 1 in 16 women were diagnosed with colorectal cancer. It is the second most likely cause of death from cancers for males, with a 1 in 29 chance…
Read MoreRheumatoid Arthritis – A Naturopathic Approach
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic health condition that causes pain and stiffness in multiple joints, typically in the hands and feet. It impacts the lining of the joints, which, depending on the severity of…
Read MoreVaginal Yeast Infections
Vaginal yeast infections can be extremely uncomfortable and significantly impact the quality of a woman’s life. At least 75% of women will experience a yeast infection once in their lifetime, with 45% experiencing two or…
Read MoreSIBO – Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is characterized by an overgrowth of various types of bacteria in the small intestine, bacteria which are largely only found in the colon. SIBO was initially thought of as a…
Read MoreErectile Dysfunction – A Naturopathic Approach
Among all sexual dysfunctions, erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common . Approximately 1 in 10 men worldwide have ED, the prevalence ranging from 10-71% for men older than 70 years old . This range…
Read MoreGastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD can be defined as a condition of mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. According to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation, 5 million Canadians…
Read MoreMetabolic Syndrome
According to Statistics Canada, results from the 2009 to 2011 Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) indicate that 1 in 5 Canadian adults aged 18 to 79 had metabolic syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome, also known as Syndrome…
Read MoreIrritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by irregular bowel habits and abdominal pain. Four subtypes of IBS have been identified: constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C), diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D), mixed IBS (IBS-M), and un-subtyped IBS.…
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