Consider IV Magnesium. The majority of headaches are non-emergent, or not a result of a severe condition requiring medical attention. These non-emergent headaches can usually be classified as chronic daily, tension, migraine or cluster headaches. Of the latter, most respond quite well to daily magnesium supplementation, in addition to other...
Is a MTHFR Deficiency Causing your Pain, Fatigue or other Chronic Symptoms? Most of us have heard about folate, an incredibly important micronutrient , at some point or another. Folate is required for countless reactions in the body; regulating gene expression, supporting liver detoxification systems, neurotransmitter production, hormone metabolism, immune...
As a butterfly shaped gland located in the anterior portion of the neck, the purpose of the thyroid is to produce thyroid hormone, which works in almost every cell in the body. Due to the widespread action of thyroid hormone, the thyroid is often referred to as the master of...
So what is Kinesiotaping all about anyway? Kinesiotaping gives support and stability to your joints and muscles without affecting circulation and range of motion. It is also used for preventive maintenance, edema, and pain management. Kinesiotaping exhibits its efficacy through the activation of neurological and circulatory systems. The Kinesio Taping...
As a Naturopath working in a busy sports medicine and sports therapy clinic, I see many patients with sore, stiff, achy muscles. Many patients have been lead to believe that muscle pain and tension are normal facets of aging that should be expected, and that popping over the counter pain...
Rates of some types of cancer, autoimmune diseases (like multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes), depression, weight gain, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis are much more common in the Northern hemisphere than they are in equatorial regions. A recent hypothesis (and volumes of research) indicates vitamin D deficiency could be the common...
The Canadian food includes a small note on oils and fats, indicating that one should consume no more than 2-3 tablespoons of unsaturated fat daily, and this fat should come from sources such as canola oil, vegetable oil, olive oil and soft margarine. It further suggests limiting butter, lard, hard...