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…
Read MoreIn order to effectively optimize your digestive health, it is imperative that you approach this systematically to ensure long-term results. My four-tiered approach to optimal health is to Remove any possible triggers causing the digestive…
Read MoreAs naturopathic doctors, we look at all aspects of an individual’s health. We consider their current health status and look at how they can improve their health. We also investigate risk factors that could affect…
Read MoreAutism 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 MoreAttention 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 MoreDetoxifying 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 MoreSleeping 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 MoreThe number of couples experiencing infertility and/or resorting to assisted reproductive technology (ART) is on the rise. A study released in 2012 found that among Canadian couples (women aged 18–44 years), the prevalence of infertility…
Read MoreThe beautiful purple passionflower is renowned as an ornamental flower, but it has been touted as an effective herbal medicine in cultures around the globe for centuries.(1) The Aztecs of Mexico and South America used…
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