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- Naturopathic Medicine
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What is obesity?
Obesity is defined as a state of being more than 20 percent above "normal" weight or having a body fat percentage greater than 30 percent for women and 25 percent for men.
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What are the health benefits of eating salmon?
Fish, particularly cold-water fish such as salmon, have been shown to be very beneficial for protecting against heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and many forms of cancer. In terms of health b...
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Will a child outgrow a peanut allergy?
Nut allergies tend to be "fixed"; in other words, children do not outgrow them and lifelong avoidance of the allergen is required. People who suspect that they or their child may have a s...
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What causes premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
Although there is a wide spectrum of symptoms, common hormonal patterns are found among PMS patients compared to women who have no symptoms of PMS. The primary finding is that estrogen levels are...
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What is a gallstone?
Gallstones are round or oval, smooth or faceted lumps of solid matter found in the gallbladder, the sac under the liver where bile is stored and concentrated. They arise when there is an imbalance ...
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What are the health benefits of eating kiwi?
Kiwifruit is rich in antioxidants and enzymes. Like other vitamin C-rich foods, kiwis are particularly important in promoting respiratory tract health. In a study of 6-and 7-year-old children in no...
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What are the health benefits of cloves?
Cloves contain significant amounts of an active component called eugenol, which has made them the subject of numerous health studies. These include studies on prevention of toxicity from environmen...
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What are some physical symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
Typical symptoms of PMS include: acne, decreased energy level, tension, anxiety, irritability, depression, headache, altered sex drive, breast tenderness, fibrocystic breast disease, insomnia, back...
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What are the factors that influence basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
Factors that influence basal metabolic rate are: Body size: Metabolic rate increases as weight, height, and surface area increase. Body composition: Fat tissue has a lower metabolic activity th...
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What foods should I eat during menopause?
The key dietary recommendation to relieve menopausal symptoms is to increase the amount of plant foods, especially those high in phytoestrogens, while reducing the amount of animal foods in the die...
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What causes dysplasia?
Recently, attention has focused on the role of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) as the major cause of cervical dysplasia. The risk factors for becoming infected with HPV and developing cervical dysp...
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What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent condition in women, characterized by troublesome symptoms seven to fourteen days before menstruation.
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Can a proper diet help in dealing with symptoms of menopause?
The most important dietary recommendation may be to increase the consumption of plant foods, especially those high in phytoestrogens, while reducing the consumption of animal foods. Phytoestrogens ...
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Are diet and lifestyles critical in determining obesity and diabetes?
Even with the presence of the thrifty genotype, diet and lifestyle are the critical factors in determining obesity and diabetes. To illustrate this fact, all that we have to do is compare the rate ...
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What are the symptoms of fibrocystic breast changes?
Fibrocystic breast disease (FBD) is characterized by the presence of multiple cysts of varying sizes, which give the breast a nodular consistency. Typically, FBD worsens premenstrually and may be a...
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