Try this great osteoporosis self assessment tool! Use this simple calculation and assess your risk of osteoporosis. Age-Weight (kg) = chance of osteoporosis If you score 0 or less your risk is less than 5% If you score 0-20 your risk is approx. 15-20% If you score 20 or more your risk is approx. 50-60%…
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1. Mammograms Recent debate regarding appropriate measures for breast cancer screening for women may have left you with questions about what sort of screening, if any is right for you. If you are confused, it is not surprising…there are so many differing opinions based on extensive medical research and experience and the medical community is…
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The field of oncology is far reaching. There have been significant advancements in the area of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the support and treatment of those diagnosed with cancer. We are at the point where most of us realize that there is a place for CAM within our scope of treatment options. Often…
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There are many great herbs and nutrition tips for endometriosis. Endometrial tissue grows in the presence of estrogen, so balancing estrogen and progesterone is the foundation of treatment, with a bit of immune and pelvic circulation support. I recommend a hormone test to measure the estrogen and progesterone levels, specifically the 24 hr. urine hormone…
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There are many great herbs and foods to decrease fibroids. Fibroids are high in estrogen receptors, so balancing estrogen and progesterone is the cornerstone of treatment. I recommend a hormone test to measure the estrogen and progesterone levels, specifically the 24 hr. urine hormone test. Treatment Goals Increase liver clearance of estrogen: eat at least…
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FREE naturopathic evening session on balancing your hormones. Topics include: Key hormones involved with healthy aging and ideal weight Why many hormones are in disarray today Bio-identical hormones Lifestyle and nutrition tips for hormone balancing Dr. Melanie MacIver, ND will answer your questions during the Q & A. Wednesday Oct. 5th, 7 – 8pm at…
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Thyroid deficiency is extremely common today, especially in women. Many people have low thyroid hormone and don’t even know it, which may be due to a lack of proper blood testing, or the fact that the lab reference ranges are much too forgiving. I see many patients that their lab values are “borderline”, yet with…
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If you are eating a good diet, exercise regularly, and still can’t loose weight chances are you have a hormone imbalance. Most overweight patients I see do not actually eat a huge amount of food. They usually have two situations; one is lack of exercise and the other is a hormone imbalance. Many of them…
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Heart disease and stroke are two of the top three leading causes of death in Canada. In fact, in Canada, every 7 minutes someone dies from heart disease or stroke. Fortunately, for most people suffering from heart disease and other systemic circulatory conditions, there is an alternative that is significantly less invasive and has been…
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Fevers are a natural defense against infectious agents: viral, bacterial or environmental. Teething may also cause a low fever (<101°) Most fevers are beneficial to a child and caused by viruses, and rarely exceed 104-105° Treat the child, not the fever. Consider how the child is acting- mood, activity level, are they playing, are they…
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