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Traveller's Diarrhoea - Prevention and Treatment

September 11, 2019 6:01:49 AM CEST

New Roots Herbal Traveller's DiarrhoeaDr. Sarah King, ND, Canada

When travelling to tropical and subtropical regions, there is always a chance of contracting a bacterial infection that turns into traveller’s diarrhea. It is estimated that about 30–50% of travellers develop traveller’s diarrhea in the first two weeks abroad.[1][2][3]

This particular illness is self-limiting, often lasting one to three days with treatment,[1] but up to seven days for those who let it run its course (sometimes longer depending on the type of infection). Those who have experienced it can attest that it’s enough to ruin a vacation or limit the ability to get back to work after you’ve arrived back home.

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Why Detox for Autumn?

August 15, 2019 6:00:36 AM CEST

by Angeli Chitale, BSc, ND

The Seasons and Health

In Chinese medicine, each season and its element—wood, fire, earth, metal, or water—govern the flow of qi (energy) in the body. Proper flow of qi is key for health maintenance. Acupuncture and herbal treatments regulate the flow of qi to organs via energetic pathways (meridians) to heal the body and restore balance.

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By Dr. Amanda Ng, ND, Canada

The urinary tract is part of the excretory system that removes wastes and unnecessary metabolites from the body to maintain homeostasis and biochemical balance. Made up of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, the urinary tract is perceived to be sterile, except for the urethra.

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of any part of the urinary system. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract, which is comprised of the bladder and urethra. Due to the differences in anatomy between men and women, women have a much greater tendency to get UTIs than men. In fact, Canadian women make about 500,000 visits to doctors per year due to UTIs. [1]

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by Dr. Philip Rouchotas, MSc, ND, and Dr. Heidi Fritz, MA, ND

The focus of the scientific community on the many roles of the microbiome continues to expand. Every week, it seems another discovery shows the importance of a healthy gut flora and by extension, a possible role for probiotic supplementation. In this article, we turn our attention to a particular bacterium, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, which has shown promise in many scientific studies relating to women’s health concerns. L. rhamnosus has been shown to benefit a widely ranging list of areas including vaginal health, the urinary tract, health in pregnancy, as well as mental health.

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By Dr. Liam LaTouche, ND, Canada

The Mind-Body Connection

If you have ever been startled or scared, like anticipating the drop on a roller coaster, you can appreciate that the mind and body are intimately connected. As the coaster clicked up the ramp you may have experienced anxiety along with muscle tension, sweaty palms, dry mouth, and an uneasy feeling in your gut—you may even be experiencing these physical symptoms as you recall a past occurrence. Here, you can see the impact a mental/emotional stressor can have on your physical body.

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By Theresa Nicassio, PhD, Psychologist, Canada

School is out and summer is in! This is the time of lazy days, family fun, and of course—travel.

Whether you love to camp, visit family, go on road trips, or perhaps even fly or cruise to new lands around the world, if you are like me or have any loved ones who live with food allergies, celiac disease, or any other food sensitivity, you know that these simple pleasures are anything but simple.

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Stress and Digestion: What is the Connection?

May 22, 2019 6:01:23 AM CEST

By Angeli Chitale, BSc, ND, Canada

What is Stress? Stress is a threat to the internal balance (homeostasis) of the body. Stress related conditions including anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, indigestion, reflux, and peptic ulcer disease can be interpreted as consequences of body’s inability to maintain internal balance in response to internal or external demands. Stress impairs digestion, decreases immune function and alters mood (anxiety and depression). We will focus on digestion since health and illness begin in the gut!

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How To Tackle Sugar Cravings

April 23, 2019 12:17:57 PM CEST

By Dr. Laura Pipher, ND

History of Sugar

Historically, human beings had access to fructose in the form of fruits, honey, and certain vegetables, and the consumption of these high sugar foods increased the chances for survival during periods of food scarcity, due to the ample calories sugar provides.[1] Sugar has the ability to lay down fat; however, the forms widely available in nature also contain fibre which slows and limits its absorption, allowing blood sugar levels to stay stable while consuming these calories.[1] Human pleasure and reward centers in the brain enabled the drive for sugar-seeking behaviour when blood sugar levels were too low; however, even with the 24/7 availability of sugar, human reward centers have not evolved to match this, leading to the problem of overconsumption.[1]

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Oil of Oregano

March 8, 2019 6:01:55 AM CET

By Dr. Heidi Fritz, Canada

Origanum vulgare (the scientific name of oregano) has been studied in depth due to a number of interesting and exciting potential clinical uses. There is also an ongoing interest in a number of industries to replace synthetic chemicals with natural products that have similar properties. Many bioactive compounds can be found in aromatic plants, and there are a number of different ways they can be extracted. In one study, the major components of oregano essential oils were found to be carvacrol, beta-fenchyl alcohol, thymol, and gamma-terpinene.[1] A hot-water extraction was found to be the best method of extracting antioxidant properties and provided the highest phenolic content. This study also tested the oregano extracts against seven bacterial cultures, but they were ineffective. However, the essential oil itself was able to inhibit the growth of all bacteria, causing greater reductions on both Listeria strains that were tested.

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Fighting Cold and Flu Naturally

February 7, 2019 4:00:12 PM CET

By Dr. Odette Bulaong, Canada

You may have felt it already: the runny nose, the sore throat, that embarrassing cough. Or perhaps you’ve taken the day off work because you’ve spiked a fever, felt achy all over, and are so tired you don’t want to get out of bed. Cold and flu season is in full swing. While your local drugstore is full of conventional and natural treatment options aimed at reducing the symptoms of colds and flu, this article summarizes research that supports going back to basics in terms of nutrition and proper hygiene to help:

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