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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As life gradually returns to normal after the coronavirus crisis, many of us may be feeling the effects of life in lockdown on the scale. What’s jokingly being referred to as the “quarantine 15” has many of us now wondering how to shed those extra pounds as we adjust to the “new normal”. One popular […]
Estrogen is an important hormone that is present in both males and females, albeit in different ratios. In women, it forms the reproductive organs and is an important factor in regulating the menstrual cycle. As women age (especially near menopause), their hormone levels change resulting in a decrease in both estrogen and progesterone. Although both […]
