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 (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…
Read MoreThe thyroid gland is an endocrine organ responsible for metabolism in the body, regulating functions such as energy use, body temperature and heart rate. The thyroid gland first produces and secretes the hormone thyroxine (T4),…
Read MoreS-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) is a molecule that is distributed widely throughout the body and is crucial in a number of biochemical reactions. SAMe first garnered research attention in the 1970s, and has been used as an…
Read MoreThe word “infertility” tends to conjure up images of women. Generally speaking, the woman is the one who is given responsibility in all aspects of child-bearing, and most times the main aspects of child-rearing in…
Read MoreSinusitis 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…
Read MoreMorning 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 MoreOne 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 MoreMindfulness is the practice that cultivates paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, nonjudgmentally to our experience. It is not a belief or philosophy, but an awareness of the nature of the mind and…
Read MoreA 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,…
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