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Food Allergy Testing

Food Allergy Testing

Eggs are a common food allergy Food allergy testing is one of the tools Naturopathic Doctors use to assess health in our patients.  In Naturopathic Medicine our goal is to find the cause of symptoms of illness and disease.  In some people the cause is the food we eat, and a sensitivity or allergy to those foods.  In this article I will answer some of the most common questions people have regarding food allergy testing. I would know if I had ...

Candida Quiz – Is Yeast Your Problem?

Candida Quiz – Is Yeast Your Problem?

Candida (Candida albicans) is a yeast that is a normal part of our digestive flora (the bacteria that lives in our digestive tract) and in the vaginal region in women.  Under certain circumstances the candida yeast can grow excessively and lead to symptoms that negatively impact our health. What Are the Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth Candida overgrowth (also known as chronic candidiasis, systemic candidiasis or chronic yeast infection) affects...

Oww… My Head Hurts – Determining Your Headache Type

Oww… My Head Hurts – Determining Your Headache Type

There are many types of headaches Oww… My Head Hurts Headaches are one of the most common health complaints.  Almost every person will experience a headache at some point during their life (imagine being one of the few who never gets a headache!) The majority of headaches can be classified as vascular (migraine and cluster headaches), tension headaches or a mixture of the two.  Less frequent causes of headaches include trauma, dental pain,...

Cluster Headaches – Natural Treatment Options

Cluster Headaches – Natural Treatment Options

Cluster Headache Cluster headaches are considered by the medical community (and sufferers) to be one of the most painful chronic conditions.  They are not as common as migraine or tension type headaches, affecting approximately 1 in 1000 people.  Only one in five cluster headache sufferers (or “clusterheads” as they often call themselves) are women. Cluster headaches have a distinct pattern of symptoms: Rapid onset of one-sided pain (us...