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Posts Tagged ‘prevention’

A Not-So-New Perspective On Health Care

Why people become ill is not fully understood, yet it is generally accepted that lifestyle choices influence overall health. Consequently, preventative healthcare is gradually gaining ground.

Our current healthcare model provides important services. To be more comprehensive and effective, this model going forward will also encompass preventative healthcare. Prevention is key to building a healthy society. What does prevention include?

30 yr old non-smoker same chance of conceiving as 20 yr old smoker

We all know that smoking is linked to lung cancer, but how many female smokers are aware of the negative impact their habit has on their fertility?
Over the years, many studies and reviews recognize the link between smoking and reduced fertility.  This holds true for both women and men.  Smoking has many damaging effects including: [...]

Breast Cancer Study – Regression?

According to www.medscape.com: “November 25, 2008 – A mammography study from Norway has come up with the controversial proposal that one fifth of breast cancer detected on screening may spontaneously regress.”
An interesting study, it purports the idea that not all breast cancers take the same course, suggesting that a percentage will naturally regress. Possible [...]

Wet Sock Treatment – What Is It?

The Wet Sock Treatment is a form of hydrotherapy.  Hydrotherapy uses hot and cold water to relieve pain and improve overall health, and has been used for centuries.
What conditions can the Wet Sock Treatment benefit?

Congestion.
Upper respiratory tract and sinus infections; colds and flu.
Sore throats.
Earaches and headaches.

How long should I continue this [...]

Naturopathic Medicine

Bringing holistic medicine to the forefront of health care.

As a Naturopathic Doctor, my aim is to inspire you to actively seek a healthier, more balanced way of life, and to provide you with the tools and resources to enable you to optimize your own well-being.

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but [...]