The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recently published the results of a prospective cohort study that showed increased consumption of both sugar-sweetened and low-calorie sodas were associated with an increased risk of stroke. The researchers collected data from 84,085 women followed for 28 years (Nurses’ Health Study) and 43,371 men followed for 22 years (Health Professionals Follow Up Study).
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Cinnamon May Benefit Diabetics
A recent meta-analysis in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that cinnamon may have a positive effect on blood sugar control. The researchers found that fasting blood glucose levels were lower among those regularly consuming cinnamon.
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Food for Depression – A Naturopathic Approach
Dietary Changes Do Impact Mental Health
This time of year can be hard for people who are at risk for depression. There are a number of treatment options that naturopath’s can improve mild to moderate depressive episodes. Following a holistic approach, a naturopath will look at diet, lifestyle and supplementation options to lift mood. In this article we look at diet changes that can improve depression.
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The Pros and Cons of Green Smoothies
Smoothies. Green smoothies. Are they the best thing since sliced bread, or just another attempt to trick you into buying a blender?
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So Many No Grain Diets! What’s the Difference?
What are the Keto & Paleo Diets? What are the Differences?
A number of emerging dietary trends include the complete removal of grains from daily consumption. The research is still growing but there are indications that removing grains has a number of significant benefits.Beyond just going grain-free there are more restrictive diets that remove other foods as well, such as the Paleolithic and the Ketogenic diets.Let’s have a closer look at each of these diets, starting with the simplest which is grain-free.
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Eat your fruit and vegetables! Here are 7 reasons why!!
Eat your fruit and vegetables! Here are 7 reasons why!!
We have all been told to eat our veggies and it sounds like a punishment of some kind, something we have to force ourselves to do. Sure they may not taste like chocolate or chips but fruit and vegetables are crucial to our health. Let’s have a closer look at why we care so much about fruit and vegetables. Here are the top 10 health reasons to consume loads of fruit and vegetables each and every day.
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How does a Naturopath approach treatment of Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a multifaceted condition that presents with a variety of symptoms and occurs more frequently, but not exclusively in women. A number of mechanisms have been proposed as to the etiology of fibromyalgia, but there may not be one single causative factor. Various theories have been proposed including central nervous system abnormalities, altered neurotransmitters like serotonin, immune dysregulation, underlying chronic viral infections, elevated substance P levels and stress.
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Plantar Fasciitis or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Did you know that muscle trigger points can be a major factor in the development of both plantar fasciitis and carpal tunnel syndrome? One of the best naturopathic treatments I have found for these kinds of muscle trigger points is a specialized form of dry needling called Myofascial Acupuncture.
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A Naturopathic Approach to Arthritis
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis both lead to chronic joint pain and can be improved with Naturopathic treatment.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis and develops from joint cartilage degeneration. The erosion of the cartilage eventually leads to joint pain, swelling and stiffness. The most common joints affected include the hips, shoulders, knees and thumbs. OA will cause the joints to be stiff for the first 20-30 minutes in the morning but then the pain and discomfort will increase as the day goes on. Diagnosis of OA is usually done through x-ray.
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Try Acupuncture for Chronic Knee Pain
There are many different possible reasons for knee pain. Apart from obvious tears and trauma to the knee structures, chronic nagging knee pain is often due to problems with calf muscles below the knee or thigh muscles above the knee. In my work as a naturopath, I have found that acupuncture improves muscle function around the knee and as a result effectively treats knee pain.
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Treat Chronic Pain with Naturopathy
Five Effective Ways to Treat Chronic Pain with Naturopathy
According to recent studies, chronic pain affects about 1 in 5 people, making it difficult for these individuals to focus on work and function normally, even impacting their ability to enjoy family and social time.
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Myofascial Triggers Points
Myofascial Triggers Points Cause Pain – a Naturopath Explains
Myofascial trigger points (TrPs) are one of the most overlooked and ignored causes of acute and chronic pain and simultaneously constitute one of the most common musculoskeletal pain conditions. TrPs can occur: (1) on their own such as with neck pain or back pain; (2) in conjunction with other conditions such as osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or plantar fasciitis or.....
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Naturopathic Herbal Treatments for Pain
Naturopathic Herbal Treatments for Pain
The Naturopathic approach to effectively manage acute and chronic pain often includes the use of anti-inflammatory herbs. In this article, we will review some of the more commonly used herbs and their application in pain reduction. These herbs include Boswellia Serrata, Devil’s Claw, Curcumin, Willow and Jamaican Dogwood.
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Natural Ways to Rid Yourself of Lower Back Pain
6 Simple & Natural Ways to Rid Yourself of Lower Back Pain
Just because your lower back pain is chronic doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it for the rest of your life. But some people lose hope when their doctors say there isn’t much they can do for them but try to manage the pain.
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Fish Oil May Help ADHD Children with Learning Disabilities
A recent study in the Journal of Child Health Care concluded that low Omega-3 fatty acid levels may contribute to learning disabilities related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In this study, 75 ADHD children provided blood samples and underwent cognitive assessments. The ADHD children with learning difficulties (LD) had lower Omega-3 levels than the ADHD children without LD.
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Magnesium May Reduce Symptoms of Asthma in Children
A 2 month double-blind, randomized, parallel, placebo-controlled study involving 37 patients, aged 7-19 years, found that oral magnesium supplementation helped to reduce bronchial reactivity, diminish allergen-induced skin responses and provide better symptom control in pediatric patients with moderate persistent asthma.
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High Blood Pressure & Naturopathic Treatment
High blood pressure is experienced by one in three adults in North American and over 50% of those over age 65. Chronic, untreated high blood pressure can lead to very serious conditions including stroke, heart disease, diabetes, eye damage and kidney problems. Sometimes there are symptoms that blood pressure is elevated such as unexplained headaches, nosebleeds, dizziness or sweating. However, most of the time people are not symptomatic.
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Why Heart Disease Screening Is Flawed
Why Heart Disease Screening Is Flawed (And What You Can Do About It)
What would you say if I told you most tests to assess your risk of cardiovascular disease are wrong half the time? That 50% of men who suffer heart attacks have normal cholesterol levels? Wouldn’t you want to make sure you were getting the right test?
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Natural Treatments for 7 Common Male Problems
Men’s Health: Natural Treatments for 7 Common Male Problems
Men and women not only look different, they have different health concerns as well. There’s an expectation in Western society that men should provide for others, never taking time to care for themselves. This leads to unhealthy habits, both at home and in the workplace, which have led to a health crisis among men today. A crisis that could be managed effectively with natural remedies, easy lifestyle tweaks, and simple preventative measure.
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Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) – Dietary Risk Factors
The American Journal of Gastroenterology recently published a systematic review of studies investigating the impact of dietary factors on the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD includes Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The researchers found that total dietary fat consumption was much higher in people who developed Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. Conversely, they found that people who consumed more fibre and fruit were less likely to develop IBD.
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