The thyroid is fundamental for the health and function of every single cell in your body. Your cells use thyroid hormones to generate energy for its everyday processes – for example, brain cells use thyroid hormones to allow you to think clearly, have mental energy and to feel balanced in your mood. Approximately 1 in…
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There is a new wave of support for men’s health in North America. Much of it is from the shared experience of how healthy your own father was and the impact on the child’s psyche as well as on the entire family. As a result of this awareness and acknowledgment, men are more interested in taking care of their health. On…
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) reported over 130,000 accidental deaths in the United States making it the fourth leading cause of death after heart disease, respiratory disease and malignant neoplasms (cancer). Unintentional accidents are defined as accidents associated with transportation, falls,…
The most common skin problem is acne. Unfortunately, it’s not just a problem for teenagers. In fact, rising numbers of adults develop acne even if they never had it during puberty – 20-30% of adults between 20-40 years of age experience acne and three-quarters of those with adult acne are women. It’s a problem that has…
Herbal teas have been used for generations for their many nutritional and natural treatment value. Use this list to help make your herbal tea choices at home.
It’s more common than many might think… about three out of five people with arthritis are of working age (under 65). For some, it’s a nagging nuisance, however, for others it’s quite debilitating and often requires extensive treatment and monitoring. The most common type of arthritis is called osteoarthritis which invo…
Everybody is busy, busy, busy these days. There just isn’t enough time in a day to get everything done. Things pile up and you feel overwhelmed, frazzled and STRESSED OUT! The stress response is a natural and healthy reaction to any kind of demand. However, the purpose of the stress response is short-term survival, not…
Sleep is one of the greatest healers we have in medicine – it is fundamental for keeping energetic, alert and in a good mood. If you suffer from poor sleep for weeks to months to years, it can have a negative impact on your risk for many illnesses (see below). It’s estimated that 50-70 million US adults have a sleep-re…
Imagine you have had a long stressful day and you are having a hard time unwinding. When someone is feeling stressed, anxious, tense and wound up, herbalists will often recommend a type of herb known as a calming “nervine”. This type of herb has a relaxing effect on the nervous system and can help to soothe your tensio…