Sinusitis – Integrative Approaches
Sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are actually a system of openings or cavities that are part of the skull. The largest one is the maxillary sinus, located near the cheekbones. It…
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Morning Sickness – Natural Effective Treatments for Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Morning sickness, also known as nausea gravidarum, affects up to 80% of pregnant women. Nausea and vomiting are usually limited to the first seven to twelve weeks of pregnancy, but can go on for longer…
Read MorePrevention and Management of Lung Infections – Naturopathic Approaches
One of the most common yet stubborn illnesses many of us are plagued with are respiratory infections, most commonly acute bronchitis, and pneumonia. Not only are they disruptive and painful to deal with at the…
Read MoreHypochlorhydria – Not Enough of a Good Thing
Feeling full quickly when eating, experiencing bloating during and after meals, or suffering from acid reflux may all be signs of low stomach acid – clinically referred to as hypochlorhydria. Hypochlorhydria occurs when the parietal…
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Detoxifying the body can be achieved in many ways. Essentially, the goal is to eliminate chemicals and environmental pollutants that place a toxic burden to our bodies that are responsible for the progression to many…
Read MoreInflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes extensive inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract causing multiple symptoms, most commonly chronic diarrhea. IBD has periods of flare ups during which times the symptoms come and go. IBD is comprised…
Read MoreLiver Diseases – Natural Therapies
Liver diseases include a number of different health conditions; in conventional medicine, they are bundled under the umbrella term “hepatology”, which typically includes the health conditions related to the liver, the gallbladder, and the pancreas.…
Read MoreCeliac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity – Should we be worried?
Consumption of wheat has increased dramatically over the last decades. Wheat was once thought to be an important part of a healthy diet, but now is seen as a potential health threat for many individuals.…
Read MoreAtopic Dermatitis – An Itchy Subject
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic and/or relapsing inflammatory skin condition, which often begins in childhood and persists into adulthood. According to the World Allergy Association, the term “atopic” refers to the…
Read MoreQuercetin A compound from fruits and vegetables with a wide range of health benefits
Quercetin is a member of the flavonoid family of compounds. Flavonoids, sometimes referred to as bioflavonoids, are part of what give fruits and vegetables colour. Quercetin is more specifically a flavonol, which is a subclass…
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