Compassion for the Compassionate
The importance of compassion in health care is without a doubt imperative to the health of those seeking its services, but what of those who are providing this care?
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Naturopathic Perspectives
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic condition that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. It is a condition where extreme fatigue cannot be explained by any medical condition. It can get worse with…
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Over 1.4 million Canadians suffer from heart disease, and it is one of the leading causes of deaths in Canada with more than 33,600 deaths per year. Heart disease includes heart failure, angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary…
Read MoreBenefits of Acupuncture for Cancer Patients
The use of complementary medicine for the treatment of cancer and its side effects has skyrocketed in recent years. Complementary therapies refer to ones that are nonpharmaceutical in nature, and that have the potential to…
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Do you ever feel like the hardest part of your day is getting out of bed in the morning, no matter how much sleep you have had? Ever catch yourself dozing off at work and…
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 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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