New Solution for STI Testing Testing for sexually transmitted diseases/infections (STIs) is extremely important for individuals who are sexually active, especially when multiple partners are involved. Unfortunately, many individuals resist undergoing testing because of the embarrassment of having to go to the doctor’s office to have these tests ordered. This is very common in younger […]
Dr Sarah King, ND The Sun, Electric Lighting, and Sleep Schedules For many thousands of years, the sun was the only source of light for humans, and as such, our behaviour followed a natural day-night or light-dark cycle.1,2 With the invention of electric lighting about 150 years ago, our sleep-wake cycles were altered and since
Dr. Emily Chan ND The Power of Music I used to play in the symphony when I was living in San Francisco. Since I’ve been a doctor, I’ve played a lot less. But I’ve picked up my violin frequently within the last few months. One day, I was feeling a little overwhelmed with my “to
Stomach Aches and Pain Recently we looked at various remedies for acne. Now, let’s look at a more generic symptom: stomach pain. Stomach pain could present as any remedy state, however, Morrison’s Desktop Reference lists a handful of “major remedies” and their keynotes. As with any acute presentation, matching the acute symptoms with an underlying
Alethea Fleming, ND New Options for Screening Colon Cancer That Don’t Require a Colonoscopy The answer is….maybe. Or perhaps more accurately, maybe not as often as has been routinely recommended. The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) currently recommends that all adults start screening for colorectal cancer starting at age 50 and continue routine
Dr. Kaitlyn Zorn, ND Clinical Uses of Magnesium As a practitioner of natural health, I most often find myself using magnesium as a baseline supplement for many of my patients. In my naturopathic studies, I learned that most of our soil is deficient in magnesium, and unless we are eating enough food sources of magnesium
The Dirt on Activated Charcoal Activated charcoal (AC) is a product that you’ll want to keep on hand as its uses are plentiful, and its effectivity is great. AC is quite literally charcoal that is “activated” with heat. Its utility mainly comes from the ability to absorb toxins from the body. It is used traditionally for
Dr Joseph Cheng, ND It’s Prime Time to Prime Your Body There are so many detox plans out there claiming to be the “most effective” or “easy.” However, before you dive into any ‘fad’ regimes, you should first work on PRIMING YOUR BODY for detox. Often, we hear about how people experience ‘aggravations’ from detox
Graduate Students Test 5-second Rule Graduate students at Aston University studied the transfer of common bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus from flooring surfaces to various types of food items. This is a research study which actually sets out to analyze the truth of the “5-second rule” – when you supposedly are safe
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Series VI of VII Release Old and Deep Rooted Trauma The next set of exercises help to release old and deep-rooted trauma so that you can free up your mind to become more present and enjoy life more fully. Try not to re-traumatize yourself when you think of some of your
