Tumor markers are substances that can often be detected in higher than normal amounts in the blood, urine or body tissues of some patients with certain types of cancer. Tumor markers are produced either by the tumor itself or by... View Article
Vitamins and minerals are essential substances for life and play a role in many biological functions. The foods we eat provide our body with the majority of these compounds, however, a large percentage of the population also needs and takes... View Article
In addition to blood pressure and pulse information, the CardioVision also generates information on the stiffness or flexibility of the brachial artery (artery of the upper arm). Called the Arterial Stiffness Index (ASI), the ASI is a number that correlates... View Article
An allergy is an exaggerated or abnormal reaction to a substance or physical state harmless to most other people. The cause is due to immune system dysfunction. Allergies can be seasonal, intermittent, or constant and usually involve the skin, nose,... View Article
In the last two decades, the significance of the immune system and its role in disease has become more apparent. Conditions such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis/Crohn’s disease, and psoriasis are a few examples of autoimmune diseases.... View Article
Everybody at one time or another has suffered from chronic pain; whether it be sports related, a motor vehicle accident, chronic headaches, or some underlying disease. KNC has integrated a variety of effective pain modalities to help this problem and... View Article
The significance of microbial infections in human health is becoming more clear with the increasing number of HIV, Hepatitis B & C, SARS, West Nile virus, Herpes, antibiotic resistant bacteria and virulent strains of cold/flu viruses affecting millions of people... View Article
A diagnosis of cancer is one of the most shocking situations to confront any person. Unfortunately, this disease is increasing in occurrence and younger individuals are being affected. Kelowna Naturopathic Clinic has a long history of providing progressive, complementary, natural... View Article
Hormones are chemical messengers produced in the body that have specific effects on other cells and organs. Puberty, pregnancy, aging, and a variety of conditions and diseases effect hormone production and use. Examples of a few hormones are thyroid, estrogen,... View Article
Phenolics are naturally occurring six-sided chemical structures that are found extensively in humans, plants, and animals. Hormones, brain chemicals, allergens, drugs, food, and chemicals all are made up of one or more phenolic compounds. However, when phenolics are not produced... View Article
