Itchy skin, dryness, redness, and cracking—uncomfortable signs of an eczema flare-up that can range from mild to having a significant impact on quality of life. Corticosteroid creams can do a fine job of targeting symptoms…
Read MoreThe human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) alone contains 1014 microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. That’s approximately 100 times more microbial cells than human cells, which shows how much of an impact they can have on…
Read MoreNaturopathic doctors are holistic practitioners and see the body with all its connections. We believe the basis of all disease and illness begins in the gastrointestinal tract and the organs of detoxification. After all, if…
Read MoreThe warm weather does not only signal that summer is on its way, but that the pollen is out! Allergy sufferers worldwide understand this love-hate relationship with spring and summer. My personal experience with allergies…
Read MoreAcne vulgaris is one of the most common, chronic skin conditions. Up to 80–90% of the population will experience some degree of acne.
Read MoreIn pregnancy, there are three trimesters, spanning over nine months. Postpartum is sometimes referred to as the “fourth trimester” and can be divided into three distinct phases.
Read MoreOver 50% of women will suffer from a urinary tract infection (UTI) during their lifetime. One-third to one-half of these women will have a recurrent UTI within one year.
Read MoreChronic pain is a significant health issue, and it is estimated that one-half of those suffering with chronic pain have been suffering for longer than 10 years. An estimated 54.4 million North Americans have been…
Read MoreSmall intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a term used to describe the result of movement of bacteria from the large intestine into the small intestine. SIBO is defined as a bacterial population in the small…
Read MoreA fairly common chronic condition that afflicts people is rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a form of chronic joint inflammation that can have major impact on quality of life. The exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown,…
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