Overprescribing Melatonin in Children for Sleep Complaints
I recently read an article about the increasing use of melatonin for sleep problems in children. Many people are familiar with the use of melatonin for sleeplessness, or insomnia. Melatonin is a hormone which is produced by the pineal gland, whose main role is to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Its production is stimulated by natural […]
What Makes Superfoods Super?
Dr. Millie Lytle ND, MPH, CNS All living organisms are constantly exposed to stress derived from internal and external sources. Reactive species (RS) that come from oxygen are ROS and reactive species derived from nitrogen are RNS. Free radicals are generated from oxidative stress and play an important role in the development of organ damage […]
The Unseen Implications of Excess Fluoride on Your Health
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND For so many people getting a good night’s sleep is a daily challenge. If you find yourself counting sheep, night after night, you’re not alone. According to a study by Dr. Morin from the University of Laval, 40% of Canadians report having one or more symptoms of insomnia at least three […]
Taking Antidepressants? Top 3 Must-Have Nutrients
Nicole Cain, ND, MA @DrNicoleCain Antidepressant medications are often the first-line treatment for depression. While these medications are often effective and lifesaving, they also can have serious health consequences. Among these are depletion of nutrients from your brain and body, as well as depletion of the important neurotransmitters for physiological and psychological health and well-being. […]
How Natural Medicines Can Improve Diminished Ovarian Reserve in Infertile Women
Dr. Setarah Tais, ND Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is a natural phenomenon in which the number and quality of a woman’s eggs diminish as she ages. As the pool of eggs diminished, a woman’s chances of getting pregnant simultaneously begins to fall. Women with diminished ovarian reserve may have regular periods and no other symptoms […]