Green Tea – Health Benefits
Green tea is a beverage made from the Camelia sinensis plant, a shrub native to Southern China that has been used through time for its many attributed benefits. It is of major cultural importance in…
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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 MoreFibrocystic Breasts
Fibrocystic breasts are characterized as ‘lumps’ or ‘cysts’ found within the breast. Fibrocystic breasts arise from estrogen predominance and progesterone deficiency resulting in hyper-proliferation of connective tissue. This condition can be either asymptomatic or present…
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The immune system is able to discriminate self from non-self antigens, substances that trigger the immune system, which protects the host from infections and cancer. Autoimmune diseases are characterized by deregulated immune responses. Autoimmune diseases…
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 MoreOil of Oregano
Origanum vulgare (the scientific name of oregano) has been studied in depth due to a number of interesting and exciting potential clinical uses. There is also an ongoing interest in a number of industries to…
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…
Read MoreADHD – Exploring risk factors and natural treatments
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurological concern. The estimated prevalence in children is approximately 5.29% worldwide. A Dutch study found that 70% of these children may continue to be affected as adults.…
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…
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