Stress and Fertility: Can One Affect The Other?

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Recently, I had one of my patients disclose that she has been trying to get pregnant but without much success, as her menstrual cycles are very irregular and sometimes non-existent. Further, this patient wanted to know if the stress in her life may be adding to her lack of fertility, and was there anything she… [Read Full Story]

5 Ways Yoga Can Relieve Chronic Back Pain

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Chronic low back pain is one of the most common causes of pain in the United States and Canada. This condition otherwise referred to as (LBP) can be the result of injuries, arthritis, pregnancy, herniated discs, stress that causes tension and poor posture. While the number of people suffering from back pain increases, so does the rate of over… [Read Full Story]

Dental Care for Pets

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Dental care is necessary to promote optimum health and quality of life for our pets.  Diseases of the oral cavity are often painful and can lead to other problems not just in the mouth but in many other parts of the body. Our pets can have dental issues at all stages of their life.  Young… [Read Full Story]

Patagonia Drops SIGG: Water Bottle Controversy Ends Partnership

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The news is getting worse for SIGG Inc. as the metal reusable water bottle maker is facing an end to the co-branding and co-marketing partnership with Patagonia. This announcement on Tuesday from Patagonia, the outdoor clothing and gear company, falls a week after SIGG’s chief executive officer issued a public apology to customers. An investigation… [Read Full Story]

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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A “fatty liver”, also known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or worse, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), was first described in 1980 by doctors at the Mayo Clinic. It is an inflammatory disorder which can lead to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, end stage liver disease and liver cancer. Indeed, this condition is becoming increasingly common and it is… [Read Full Story]

8 Nutritional Supplements to Increase your Energy

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If you are feeling drained and having trouble facing your busy schedule, here are several ways to boost your energy. Make sure that you are getting at least 8 hours of sleep, keep your blood sugar levels stable, get enough rest and exercise, and consider these nutritional supplements and herbs: Vitamin B complex. This water soluble vitamin… [Read Full Story]

Do You Need Therapy?

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Although you might enjoy therapy – who wouldn’t like having someone’s undivided attention and invitation to talk about themselves without need for reciprocation – do you need therapy? While deciding the answer to that question is an inside job each of us has to do for ourselves, if someone were asking me to answer it… [Read Full Story]