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What is Homeopathy?

Mar 7, 2019 · UHN Staff · General Health

As a naturopathic physician, I use a variety of tools and strategies to help my patients. One of them—homeopathy—is widely misunderstood. Some people mistake homeopathy as just another word for natural medicine. Rather, it’s a specific technique that uses very small doses of highly diluted substances to stimulate the body’s … Read More

Does Your Child Have Lice? Don’t Panic! Natural Lice Treatment Is Safe and Effective

Mar 1, 2019 · UHN Staff · General Health

Head lice infest an estimated 6 to 12 million kids in the United States each year. Although they are not dangerous and do not spread disease, head lice are very contagious and can spread easily, causing countless missed days of work and school. Many parents are concerned about the toxicity … Read More

Maintain Your Oral Health to Avoid Periodontitis

Jan 30, 2019 · Kate Brophy · General Health

You’ve heard since the time you were small that brushing your teeth is vital to stave off oral hygiene problems. Even so, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that nearly half of all Americans aged 30 and older have some degree of periodontitis (gum disease). The number increases … Read More

Blood Test: What Our Results Tell Us About Our Health

Jan 28, 2019 · Shandley McMurray · General Health

An annual physical and a blood test go hand in hand. Blood tests can help a doctor to diagnose multiple medical problems and diseases, sometimes before a patient notices any of the tell-tale symptoms. Conditions such as cancer, liver disorders, diabetes, thyroid problems, anemia, blood cancer, heart disease, stroke, and … Read More

Blood Types Provide Important Clues About Our Health

Jan 15, 2019 · Shandley McMurray · General Health

Blood types are important when it comes to donating blood or having a transfusion. They’re also a good indicator of your potential health risks. Those with certain blood types are genetically predisposed to various illnesses, for instance. From heart disease to cancer, your specific blood type could alert you to … Read More

What Causes Dry Skin? Look to These 7 Culprits for Answers

Jan 14, 2019 · UHN Staff · General Health

The skin is our body’s largest organ and the primary way we come into contact with the external environment. Acting as a barrier, it protects the body from various external chemicals and compounds and also prevents us from losing fluids and electrolytes from the inside. What causes dry skin, in … Read More

Itchy Skin? It’s Probably Caused By One of These 11 Culprits

Jan 9, 2019 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · General Health

It’s annoying, uncomfortable, and just plain unpleasant. Itchy skin, or pruritus, is one of the ways our body tells us that something isn’t quite right, but how do we know what that “something” is? And what can we do about it? Here are 11 reasons why you might be suffering … Read More

12 Dandruff Causes—and How to Stop the Itch

Jan 7, 2019 · Shandley McMurray · General Health

Dandruff is an annoying, itchy, and often embarrassing skin condition that affects nearly 50 percent of the general population. Researchers of an article published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, believe almost all of us have suffered from it. “No population in any geographical region would have passed through freely … Read More

7 Teeth Whitening Options: Which Ones Work Best?

Jan 2, 2019 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · General Health

Your smile is often the first thing people notice when they meet you, but if you have yellow or stained teeth, this type of exchange can be often be a source of anxiety. No wonder over 40 million consumers in the U.S. have used teeth whitening treatments in 2018, according … Read More

Hangover Recovery Tips for Your Skin

Dec 27, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · General Health

As the holiday season rolls into full gear, cocktail parties, happy hours, and long celebratory dinners encourage us to partake in a little extra imbibing of alcoholic beverages. And while a few glasses of wine can make the season a little brighter, they can also lead to a nasty hangover. … Read More

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