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Naturopathic medicine is not merely offering “natural” treatments in the place of medications, it is a framework of health care. There are six principles of naturopathic medicine which make it a unique model of care. These principles include: First, Do No Harm- by offering the least invasive and safest forms of treatment Doctor As Teacher- […]
Have you ever thought about why people from the past lived longer than people from today? They didn’t have all the advancement in technology and medicine yet they lived healthier and longer. Maybe it is with the progress of lifestyle that our bodies are growing weaker. If you look around you, you may realize that […]
Many older adults find it challenging to meet their daily intake value for different nutrients, but it can be a particular problem for vegetarians. Changes in the body during ageing, including a slowing metabolism and a less effective digestive tract, mean that seniors are more prone to nutrient deficiencies. While including meat in a senior’s diet […]
“Mindful eating means simply eating or drinking while being aware of each bite or sip.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh, Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life On June 4th, we introduced Pillar #6 of “The Year of the Best You” – Food is Medicine. Today, we will recap how the month went in the area of nutrition & food. Our June worksheet encompassed 1 […]
“Common sense is not so common.” ~ Voltaire On April 6th, 2017, just this week, a joint report titled Unnecessary Care in Canada was released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) that created a bit of a stir in healthcare. The report focused on 8 CWC recommendations about certain tests and procedures. The shocking (or not […]
“We need myths that will identify the individual not with his local group but with the planet.” ~ Joseph Campbell, The Power of Myth The debate about vaccination is not a new controversy. Unfortunately, the fact that I still see so many articles, posts on social media, etc. on reasons to vaccinate just goes to show how we seem to be […]
“A mistake that a lot of people make, and I’ve been guilty of this as well, is that we assume that just because something is natural it is therefore safe, and ergo, good for us. I like to point out that cobras are natural too, but I don’t want to kiss one.” ~ Steve Bivans […]
National Institutes of Health (NIH) has put together a fact sheet on ingredients in exercise supplements, which manufacturers often claim can improve users strength or endurance, or help them achieve their performance goals faster. The fact sheet says that creatine might help with short bursts of high-intensity activity such as sprinting or weightlifting, but not […]
Cell biologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have targeted telomeres with a small molecule called 6-thiodG that takes advantage of the cell’s ‘biological clock’ to kill cancer cells and shrink tumor growth. Dr. Jerry W. Shay, Professor and Vice Chairman of Cell Biology at UT Southwestern, and colleague, Dr. Woodring E. Wright, Professor of Cell […]
