Common Headaches
Headaches are annoying and, depending on their severity, can prevent us from performing our daily tasks. There are many types of headaches, but the most common ones are tension headaches, cluster headaches, and migraines.
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Physical Activity & Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men (excluding nonmelanoma skin cancer), with 1 in 8 Canadian men expected to develop the disease in his lifetime, and 1 in 28 expected to die…
Read MoreBiological Impact of Stress on Cancer Patients
Without question, receiving a cancer diagnosis is life altering, and may bring with it more fear than any other diagnosis. Patients may fear for their life, fear telling their family, friends and coworkers, and fear…
Read MoreGestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a pregnancy complication defined as impaired blood sugar regulation beginning in pregnancy, and is no longer present after delivery. Although prevalence varies, a recent study by the CDC reports that…
Read MoreKidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
Pyelonephritis is the result of a progressive urinary tract infection, when a lower urinary infection travels upward into the upper urinary system. The lower urinary infections originate in the bladder and urethra, while the upper…
Read MoreNon-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis – The Unsung Hero of Weight Management
Our society is always looking for the weight management silver bullet; that magic diet, pill, or fitness machine that will shed excess fat and lead to a fit and firm body. Over the years, a…
Read MoreAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – Naturopathic Overview
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neuromuscular disease that is characterized by progressive nerve cell death leading to muscle weakness, paralysis and severe physical dysfunction. Approximately 2,500-3,000 Canadians currently…
Read MoreThyroid Health – Naturopathic Approaches to Strengthening the Thyroid
The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ responsible for metabolism in the body, regulating functions such as energy use, body temperature and heart rate. The thyroid gland first produces and secretes the hormone thyroxine (T4),…
Read MoreParkinson’s Disease – Naturopathic Approaches
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorders. It typically begins after the age of 50, and it affects approximately 1% of individuals over 60. The lifetime risk of developing…
Read MoreSports Performance and Nutrition – A Comprehensive Guide
If you are serious about athletics, or know someone who is, you already know that athletes are a slightly different breed of human. They flirt with the extreme limits of human physiology, and feed off…
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