Metabolic Syndrome
According to Statistics Canada, results from the 2009 to 2011 Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) indicate that 1 in 5 Canadian adults aged 18 to 79 had metabolic syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome, also known as Syndrome…
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Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas) are solid pelvic tumors composed of connective tissue and muscle . Leiomyomas vary in terms of size, shape, and location; if one leiomyoma is discovered chances are multiple exist.…
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 MoreNaturopathic Practice – A Comparison to Conventional Primary Care
A new article was recently published that described naturopathic practice at 4 of the 8 accredited North American naturopathic academic institutions . The study includes an analysis of over 300,000 patient visits over 5 years,…
Read MoreParkinson’s Disease – Naturopathic Approaches
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorders. It typically begins after the age of 50, and it affects approximately 1% of individuals over 60. The lifetime risk of developing…
Read MorePostconcussion Syndrome – A Naturopathic Approach
Concussions are extremely common in our society — an estimated 75% of all people will experience one in their lifetime!The majority of people recover completely from concussions within a week or two; yet, for a…
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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