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Cortisol Testing & Adrenal Health

What are the adrenal glands? Each of us has a pyramid-shaped adrenal gland that sits on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands are part of the neuroendocrine system –...

Naturopathic Medicine for Candida Overgrowth

What is candida overgrowth and why is it problematic? Our bodies are home to all sorts of commensal microbes, and candida lives among them, especially in warm, moist places like...

Naturopathic Medicine for Menopause

Menopause, a natural part of biological aging At a certain time in life, menopause occurs as a natural part of biological aging and is unique to every woman. The average...

Gluten – to eat or not to eat?

Gluten – do you really need to avoid it? With an incredible amount of information out there in the world of health and nutrition, much on the topic of gluten,...

Collagen – What is it & Why is it Important?

What is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It has a triple-helix arrangement and is known as a structural protein because it is used to make...

The Importance of Thyroid Health

What is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck that secretes hormones including thyroid hormones (thyroxine, or T4, and triiodothyronine, or T3)...

What is Leaky Gut?

In this article we'll go over gut health, the digestive system and answer the main question: what is leaky gut. A Healthy Gut The digestive tract is basically one very...

The Importance of Water & Optimized Hydration

Water is unique and vital for all life Water (H2O) - molecules composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom - makes up about 71% of the earth’s surface...

PRP Injections for Sprains & Strains

Overview of PRP Therapy PRP stands for platelet rich plasma – platelets and plasma are natural components of the blood. Platelet rich plasma contains a significantly higher than normal...

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