While cardiovascular disease is often perceived as more of a male concern, it remains a major threat to women’s health. In fact, heart disease and stroke are th...
Healing Hearts
If winter’s shorter days, colder temperatures, and holiday feasting have caused you to pack on the pounds, you are not alone. The good news is that spring is th...
Which Organs Are Filters? The filtration of waste products, toxins, and metabolites is an important process within the body. The kidneys and liver are the prima...
Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors that significantly increase the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases. These factors include abdom...
As it is now estimated that 1 in 5 Canadians do not have a family doctor,[i] naturopathic doctors are poised to play an essential role in our health-care system...
As a naturopathic doctor (ND) in practice for almost 20 years, I often encounter the same three questions. If you are currently seeing an ND, or if you are look...
The Role of Cholesterol Cholesterol is a type of fat which can be obtained from food sources and is also produced by the liver. Cholesterol is essential for hea...
Are you feeling stuck again? Constipation can be difficult to live with and manage. In this article, I will be discussing some lifestyle factors and supplements...
In the intricate realm of nutrition, the omega fatty acids play a pivotal role, each with its unique set of benefits. Omega‑3, omega‑6, omega‑7, and omega‑9, al...
High cholesterol occurs when you have too much of a fatty substance (cholesterol) in your blood. But there are two types. LDL is known as the “bad” cholesterol...
Cardiovascular disease refers to more than one disease of the circulatory system including the heart and blood vessels, whether the blood vessels are affecting...
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