by admin | Nov 10, 2016 | Homeopathy
#Homeopathy – the undiluted facts Click here to view original web page at www.springer.com #Does homeopathy #work? | Why #is #it so #popular? | #What #can it teach mainstream healthcare? | This #book presents the #evidence needed #to help people answer these questions...
by admin | Nov 10, 2016 | Naturopathic
The world of herbal supplements has not had an easy time. Government scrutiny, industry politics and increasing consumer mistrust have threatened to greatly reduce the role of herbal supplements—just as the trend of “natural” health starts to get its...
by admin | Nov 10, 2016 | Naturopathic
The Canadian federal government has announced that a ban on microbeads in personal care products like toothpastes, shower gels and facial scrubs will commence on July 1, 2018, an important step in protecting Canada’s waterways as well as its Arctic environment,...
by admin | Nov 3, 2016 | Naturopathic
The latest buzz word among #health-conscious consumers, “eating clean,” is a concept that stresses healthy, whole, unprocessed foods. And, although the phrase is relatively new, the principles of this plan are not. The principles are based on current #nutrition...
by admin | Oct 31, 2016 | Naturopathic
We all use the term “probiotic” so often, but may not think of what it means. The #Russian Nobel Laureate Elie Metchnikoff, best known for his pioneering research in immunology more than a century ago, coined the term to signify “in favour of life.” As...
by admin | Oct 18, 2016 | Acupuncture
Researchers conclude that #acupuncture reduces #pain #and stiffness while restoring physical functioning #for patients #with #knee osteoarthritis. #Using #an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, #the researchers made an important #finding. Acupuncture...
by admin | Oct 5, 2016 | Naturopathic
I pop herbal supplements like Tic-Tacs, such is my belief in the power of vitex, echinacea, licorice, ginseng, and more natural tonics to do everything from balance hormone levels to support immune function. One of the reasons I’m such an advocate is Daniela...
by admin | Sep 28, 2016 | Naturopathic
Positive reinforcement is usually better than negative reinforcement but does positive reinforcement work the same in every child? According to a study out of the University of Buffalo and published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Functions, the answer would be...
by admin | Sep 14, 2016 | Naturopathic
Between demanding careers, kids, spouses and a non-stop, 24-hour society that demands we become real-life Energizer Bunnies, it’s no surprise that most of us don’t get enough sleep. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has...
by admin | Sep 14, 2016 | Acupuncture
Researchers (Zheng-tao, et al.) find acupuncture effective for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and conclude that it is a potentially valid and successful substitute for the CPAP machine. The findings indicate that acupuncture is a proven treatment option for...