Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and often outwardly reflects what’s going on inside. This is true when it comes to menstruation. If you ask any woman, no doubt she will agree that her monthly hormonal changes are often coupled with breakouts, especially around the chin area. But why does this happen, and since […]
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Sep
Sep
Why do parents force their kids to eat broccoli? Well, everybody knows that broccoli is considered one of those healthy, “dark, leafy green” vegetables, that have an abundance of vitamins and minerals, but is there something more to this familiar green? While broccoli is considered a rich source of vitamins K and C, it is […]
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Aug
Aug
September is here and although school is starting again, many children will continue “virtual” or distance learning where they are sitting at a computer screen all day with limited activity and the temptation to snack all day long. Even for those children returning to the classroom, there will be no scheduled gym periods or the […]
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Aug
Aug
If you or someone you know suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS), you probably know how unpredictable life can be. Some may go long periods with mild or no symptoms at all, while others can experience frequent symptoms such as blurred vision, fatigue and unsteadiness. Unfortunately, some with severe cases can eventually lose the ability to […]
10
Aug
Aug
The inflammatory response is a complex cascade of biochemical reactions that recognize and respond to sites of injury. While we know that acute inflammation is a normal, protective process following pain or injury, chronic inflammation, on the other hand, is when the body has persistent, systemic inflammation causing damage to its own healthy tissue, rather […]
01
Aug
Aug
“You are what you eat” is a phrase we’ve all heard. And it’s true a nutritious diet can keep our bodies healthy and strong. But what about our brains? Is there any way to protect our brain from memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease as we age? The answer is yes! Researchers have discovered that a […]
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Jul
Jul
Rosacea is a common, inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by redness, swelling, and general roughness of the skin. Typical symptoms include: Flushing Small red blood vessels that appear under your skin Eye issues such as itchiness, burning, and sensitivity to light Although there is currently no cure for rosacea, diet and lifestyle, and certain […]
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Jul
Jul
One of the general truths revealed from naturopathic medicine is this: “death begins in the colon”. As alarming as that may sound, it emphasizes the fact that an unhealthy gut is a reflection of someone’s overall health. At a recent conference of leading physicians and nutritionists, the takeaway message to all practitioners was, when in […]
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Jul
Jul
July is UV safety awareness month and while you probably already know the importance of protecting your skin from the sun’s UV rays, you may not have considered the effect of the sun’s harmful rays on your eyes. Research shows that UV-A and UV-B rays can result in long-term vision problems and damage to your […]
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Jul
Jul
Do you frequently feel cold, tired, have trouble losing weight, along with other unexplained symptoms such as hair loss? Although common, these symptoms could indicate an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), which means the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism slows your metabolism and is increasingly common with age. If left untreated, it can not […]