Lavender oil is extracted via steam distillation of its flowering tops for topical application; however, in aromatherapy, the whole plant is used. The oil can be used in a variety of ways: ingested orally, inhaled,…
Read MoreInterstitial cystitis is a multifactorial condition and no single pathological process is present universally in patients with IC. It is thus important to determine the root causes of the individual’s symptoms, which commonly include bladder-wall…
Read MoreZingiber officinale, known commonly as ginger, has been widely recognized for its action as an antinausea remedy. However, traditional Chinese medicine has used ginger as an anti-inflammatory agent for musculoskeletal complaints for more than 2500…
Read MoreIn 2015, more than one in four adults had obesity in Canada, meaning their body mass index (BMI) was over 30. This rate is on the rise, and with it the risk of type 2…
Read MoreHives happen when there is a skin reaction that causes red or white itchy welts. They might vary in size and come and go depending on how the reaction progresses. They are often circular or…
Read MoreOne in five people over the age of 65 have had a substance or alcohol abuse problem at some point. It is one of the most common health conditions and one of the conditions that…
Read MoreMost people, at some point or another, have experienced poor sleep; feeling too warm, tossing and turning before a big event, thoughts buzzing through the mind after an argument with a loved one, or maybe…
Read MorePiper methysticum, commonly known as kava, has been used for over 3000 years. Traditionally, it has been used as a tonic to treat feelings of weakness and nervous exhaustion, and as a sleep aid.
Read MoreAcute inflammation is something we want to get rid of so we can return to play and feel more comfortable. But inflammation has a purpose and a place in the short-term.
Read MoreOver the years, caffeine has been abused and modified with sugars, food colouring, and unpronounceable additives.
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