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Want more energy? Turn to your mitochondria! Want to age more slowly? Turn to your mitochondria! Want to perform better? Turn to your mitochondria! Want to mend the damage you have caused to your body and brain? Turn to your mitochondria!   Yes, that's right, our mitochondria are the powerhouse of every cell in our body. It is the mitochondria that determine how your DNA is repaired. It is the mitochondria that pro...

Glutathione is an intracellular antioxidant and one of the most important ways our cells protect themselves from toxins in oxidative stress both in the environment and generated internally. The interest in taking it both orally and intravenously is not new. The lungs use it extensively to heal damage and protect against the inhalation of pollution, and it's needed for healthy response to lung infections. Human data for intravenous glutathione ...

Weight loss programs and diet plans are a dime a dozen! And there is a reason why the diet industry is worth $72 billion in the US: statistics show that nearly 95% of those who go on weight loss diets will gain weight back within one to five years! There are amazing diet programs out there and there truly is something for everyone, however, why can’t people keep the weight off? I was taken aback recently when reading, The Body Keeps the Scor...

You may be wondering, do I have Coronavirus or the flu? We are seeing an influx of patients who have shortness of breath, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches but their COVID-19 tests are negative. In addition, we are hearing of people in the community who are testing positive with NO symptoms. “Maybe I have a mild case of COVID-19 but a false-negative test!” Yes, maybe you do! And what do you do since the symptoms can last for weeks and even...

The future for naturopathic medicine looks bright. While I don’t necessarily see anything dramatic happening, there are a number of factors that ensure a steady flow of patients for naturopathic doctors. In this post I'll discuss why a patient would choose a naturopathic doctor, the difference of naturopathic medicine vs. the traditional medical system, common myths, and the overall approach taken with naturopathic medicine. Who Chooses a Natu...