Blood or urine samples can be used to evaluate imbalances in amino acid or fatty acid metabolism. Results can provide valuable information about many disorders, including chronic fatigue, learning disabilities, depression, inflammatory disorders, and neurological dysfunction. These tests are also... View Article
Heart Rate Variability Assessment is a non-invasive tool for measuring the state, tone and balance of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system (ANS). The length of time between consecutive heartbeats is regulated by the ANS and is changed by many factors... View Article
Toxic metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic and aluminum play no role in normal human health and are considered pollutants. Contamination with these substances can lead to serious illness and dysfunction. The most accurate method for assessment is by... View Article
One of the most common hormone disorders, thyroid dysfunction can elicit a wide variety of symptoms, both physical and mental. These may include fatigue, depression, coldness, cognitive dysfunction, weight gain, poor sleep, menstrual abnormalities, decreased memory, constipation, dry skin, fluid... View Article
The therapeutic use of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids and food products is what clinical nutrition is all about. Modern research has linked many conditions with imbalances in certain nutrients. When these nutrients are supplemented or given in larger... View Article
The purpose of Anti-Aging medicine is to slow down or reverse the degenerative, physiological effects of aging. Aging has an impact on the health of the skin, hair, bones, muscle mass, sex drive, hormone levels, energy, immune system, heart, memory... View Article
Botanical medicine, also called herbal medicine or phytotherapy, is the use of plants for their therapeutic or medicinal value and is the oldest form of health care known to mankind. Naturopathic physicians are regarded by many as the medical experts... View Article
Hundreds of thousands of Canadians take high blood pressure and anti-cholesterol medicine, undergo angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery and require long-term management of their circulatory systems. Although many are satisfied with this approach, some are not and seek alternate... View Article
Core to good medical practice and results is open communication between doctor and patient. For some, this comes easily and for others, it may take awhile to reach a certain level of comfort. Understanding one’s beliefs, philosophies, habits, likes, dislikes,... View Article
Homeopathy is a medical system over 200 years old that utilizes microdoses of substances from the plant, mineral or animal kingdom to stimulate a person’s natural healing response. The underlying principle in homeopathy is the “law of similars”. Basically, this... View Article
