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By Dr. Sharon Gurm, ND An important yet often overlooked determinant of breast health is the adequacy of circulation to and from the breasts – not just of blood, but also of your lymphatic fluid. What’s lymphatic fluid and how does it help you prevent cancer? Read on to learn

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By Patricia Lapena, RHN & Dr. Sharon Gurm, ND There is a critical requirement for the Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids to be obtained from our food since our bodies do not make them on their own.  Omega-6 and 3 are very good sources of energy and play a

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By: Dr. Sharon Gurm, ND Based on a systematic review of the latest evidence in breast cancer screening, the Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care have determined that the harms associated with routine mammography far outweigh the benefits. Evidence published in the CMAJ does not support mammography screening and

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By: Patricia Lapena, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Hydration is an extremely important part of your vital health.  Our bodies are made of at least 70% water, more in some parts than others.  The brain and blood can be up to 85% water.  When the body is properly hydrated, your red blood

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By: Patricia Lapena, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where the surface of the small intestine that absorbs nutrients from food is damaged by a substance called gluten. This results in an inability for the body to absorb nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, which are

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By: Dr. Sharon Gurm, Naturopathic Physician Whenever the topic of “chemicals to avoid putting on your skin” comes up during conversation with my patients, I’m often asked what I like to use. So here’s a list of my top 10 favorite personal care products – free of parabens, sodium lauryl

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By Dr. Sharon Gurm, ND Findings of a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition (Sept 2011) indicate that dietary folate and vitamin B6 intake significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer in women. The objective of the study was to examine the associations between dietary folate, vitamin

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By: Dr. Sharon Gurm, ND Wanna burn more calories in less time? It just takes 20 minutes of cardio if you start doing interval training! All the best trainers know that the key to burning calories and melting fat efficiently and effectively is to add interval training to your cardio

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Have you ever wondered why you experience different mood swings? Why your energy is low and you never seem to get enough sleep? Maybe you can’t control your appetite and your metabolism seems off balance? For optimal function, your body depends on a unique balance of neurotransmitters and hormones. For years

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Complimentary cancer therapies, such as those administered by naturopathic physicians who specialize in oncology (cancer care), are being utilized more and more by North Americans in the fight of their life. Used alone or in conjunction with conventional therapies, evidence-based complimentary therapies for cancer treatment have been demonstrated to increase

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