Niacin
Niacin is one form of vitamin B3. Niacinamide and inositol hexanicotinate are the other two forms of B3 that exist; these forms are generally used to treat different conditions within the body. B vitamins ultimately…
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is the medical name for anxiety. Everyone worries about important things in life, such as family, work, and health. People who have GAD are extremely worried about these and other smaller…
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 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?…
Read MoreVertigo – Treating Dizziness Naturally
Vertigo is the feeling that your surroundings are moving when in reality they are still. Symptoms include feeling off-balance or feeling like the room is spinning. If it’s severe, there may be nausea and vomiting…
Read MoreTinnitus – Natural Overview
Tinnitus is the medical term used to describe “ringing in the ears.” Tinnitus is defined as the conscious perception of an auditory sensation in the absence of an external stimulus. Tinnitus is a rather common…
Read MoreDepression – Naturopathic Approaches
Depression is the second most common medical condition seen in general medical practice after hypertension and is seen as twice in women compared to men. It is known to be caused by altered levels of…
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 MoreBrain Injury – A Review of Concussions
Concussions are the most common form of traumatic brain injury. Thousands of young people under the age of 19 are treated every year in hospital emergency rooms for concussions related to sports or other leisure…
Read MoreAutism – Naturopathic Treatments
Autism is a neurodevelopmental and biologically based disorder that falls within the category of pervasive developmental disorders. Some consider it to be the most severe type of spectrum disorder. Autism spectrum disorders include autism, Asperger…
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