Long before February was declared “Heart Month” in Canada, “American Heart Month” in the United States, and “National Heart Month” in the United Kingdom, children and adults celebrated February 14 as a day of love…
Read MoreThe kidneys are one of the body’s most important filtration systems and are sometimes overlooked until there is an issue. In traditional Chinese medicine, the kidneys are often referred to as the “root of life,”…
Read MoreAdrenal fatigue affects individuals who suffer from a long stretch of physical, mental, environmental, or emotional stress. A “long stretch” can be defined as greater than three months. Adrenal fatigue can affect anyone, but individuals…
Read MoreAdvanced glycation end-products (AGEs) are compounds that are generated under hyperglycemic conditions. They could be formed endogenously, or they could be consumed from our diet. Increased presence of AGEs in the human body is associated…
Read MoreThere are still hard days ahead for some of us. The good news is that you can increase your inner resilience. You can learn skills and develop the capacity to handle stress and change. We…
Read MoreThe body’s ability to detoxify uses several organs such as kidneys, the liver, the skin, bowels, and the lymphatic system. The liver involves phase 1 and phase 2 enzymes.
Read MorePolycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders. PCOS affects one in every five women of the reproductive age.
Read MoreAnxiety is a very common mental-health disorder and can have implications on all aspects of one’s life. This may come from a variety of factors such as finances, relationships, health, and more. Anxiety lends itself…
Read MorePeripheral neuropathy is a common type of neuralgia, with diabetic neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia being the most common types.
Read MoreIn many countries around the world, alcoholic beverages are built into the culture and religion. We consume it as a form of celebration and a form of self-medication. But over the years, it takes a…
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