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Asthma
In last week’s column we investigated the pharmaceutical treatment options for smoking cessation. We learned that the most important part of treatment is the...
Smoking cessation
In last week’s column we investigated the pharmaceutical options for elevated cholesterol levels and atherosclerosis. We learned that cholesterol in and of...
Atherosclerosis and cholesterol
In last week’s column we investigated the medical approach to treating hypertension with prescription medications. We learned that the foundation of treatment...
Hypertension
In last week’s column we investigated placebos and the placebo effect. We learned that a placebo is the administration of a fake therapy. This can be easy to...
The placebo effect
In last week’s column we investigated the “Evidence”. We looked at the purpose of research and gathering evidence. We looked at three very important ways...
Evidence and prescription medications
In last week’s column we investigated the natural substances that now require prescriptive use. We learned that several botanical medicines like Rauwolfia...
Prescriptions for natural substances
In last week’s column we looked at the top 5 reasons Naturopathic Physicians were seeking prescription privileges. We learned that the ability to write...
Pharmaceutical prescriptions
In last week’s column we discussed the new scope of practice recently granted to Naturopathic Physicians in the Province of British Columbia. We learned that...
New scope of practice
September, 2010 is a monumental month for Naturopathic Physicians in the province of British Columbia. It marks the beginning of a new era of integrative...
Natural treatments for weight loss
In last week’s column we investigated the most important nutritional supplements for optimal weight loss and body composition. We learned that a...
Supplementation for weight loss
In last week’s column we investigated the most common problems with the most common weight loss plans. We learned that losing weight and becoming healthier do...
Weight loss plans
In last week’s column we investigated how hormones affect weight and body composition. We learned that insulin is probably the most important hormone for...
Hormones and weight
In last week’s column we examined the role of exercise for weight loss and improved body composition. We learned that exercise plays a crucial role in...
Exercise and weight loss
In last week’s column we examined how stress can lead to weight gain. We learned that stress hormones, especially cortisol, cause the deposition of fat in the...
Lifestyle modification for weight loss
In last week’s column we investigated many of the most important dietary concepts for weight loss and improved body composition. We learned that sugar...
Nutrition and weight loss
In last week’s column we began our 5-week investigation into Naturopathic treatments for healthy weight loss. We learned that there can be a significant...
Healthy weight loss
The summer is a time of year when many of us desire to get into better shape and lose weight. It seems like a great time of year to do this. The temperature is...
Eliminating household toxins
We encounter countless numbers of toxins and environmental chemicals everyday. For some of these unwanted toxins we have little control over how much we are...
Are trigger points a pain in your neck?
Almost everyone has experienced musculoskeletal pain at some point in their lifetime. Some body pain is a normal part of life that can be instigated by many...
Supplements for Celiac Disease
In the last article we examined the use of Neural Therapy for the treatment of Celiac Disease and Wheat Sensitivity. We learned that Neural Therapy is a...