Losing your locs?
Who we are and how we feel is often expressed through our hair. Regardless of if hair is curly, straight, twisted, corn-rowed or locked; it is a universal sign of beauty, sensuality, fertility and attractiveness.…
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Male Infertility
There is a new, growing interest in the field of male infertility, given the recent trends of declining conception over the past decade. The times are telling of families having fewer children, later in age…
Read MoreHerpes Simplex Virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a viral infection of the skin and mucous membranes. Lesions can occur in many different areas, especially in or around the mouth, lips, genitals, and eyes. There are two types…
Read MorePre-Eclampsia – Natural Treatments
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that has life-threatening consequences if not treated immediately. If you are a pregnant woman experiencing symptoms of pre-eclampsia, it is important to seek medical attention. Although the cause remains unknown, advancements…
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 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…
Read MoreMen’s Health
According to the National Institutes of Health, more men need to pay attention to their health. Compared to women, men are more likely to smoke and drink, make unhealthy choices, and delay checkups and medical…
Read MoreGlycine – Improving Sleep Quality
Sleeping can be complicated business! Those individuals with no difficulty achieving healthy, regular sleep would think it the simplest of physiologic phenomena. Roughly 30% of the population suffers from insomnia, however, which has real and…
Read MoreIntestinal Hyper-permeability – Recognizing and Managing a Leaky Gut
The intestinal epithelium is the largest surface in the human body exposed to the external environment. The ability of this epithelial layer to act as a barrier is found to be essential to health. The…
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