The Naturopathic Pillars of Treating Adult Acne
Acne (or acne vulgaris) is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting 64% of people in their 20s and 43% of people in their 30s. It affects the pilosebaceous units of the skin, which…
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Feeling Anxious? The Answer May be Nature
Do you ever question if your health is being helped or hindered by technology? With modern technology advancing, there is a diminished need to leave your home, let alone get off your couch.
Read MoreClimate Change Is Impacting Human Health
Climate change is possibly the most important issue of the twenty-first century. The long-term changes in the temperature of our planet will continue to impact not only our environments, but also our food and our…
Read MoreBeyond Diabetes – The Role of Toxins in the Development of Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a common condition of the modern world, with rates of prevalence on the rise. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that in 2019, 463 million adults currently had diabetes, with a projection for this…
Read MoreFever and Thermal Therapy – Why Heat Is a Good Thing
Have you met the people that tell you, quite proudly, they never, ever, ever get sick? Do you find yourself feeling just a wee bit jealous? Well, feel jealous no more! Exercising our immune system…
Read MoreDiet and Osteoporosis – Naturopathic Perspectives
Bone is our main structural support system. It allows us to protect our vital organs, facilitates movement, and creates a scaffold for blood vessels and nerves. In additional to the structural functions, bone has important…
Read MoreCosmeceuticals for Hyperpigmentation – Naturopathic Perspectives
Although it has been fraught with debate, and even disdain on occasion, the use of airbrushing of photos emanating from the marketing world of skin care and beauty tells us one thing: our society has…
Read MoreBrain Health and How to Grow Neurons – An Evidence-Based Discussion
How to grow neurons—yes, you read that right! There is a protein produced and used in our nervous system that helps the neurons grow in our brain, and which helps our brains work better, faster,…
Read MoreAdult Eczema – Naturopathic Approaches
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 Gut Microbiome and Health – Naturopathic Perspectives
The 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…
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