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Everyone experiences stress from time to time. However, excessive or chronic stress can take a toll on our mental and physical health, pa...
Thyroid health is not a health condition that makes headlines, but maybe it should! According to the Thyroid Foundation of Canada, it is...
2 million Canadians are currently affected by osteoporosis. Bone health plays a critical role in our quality of life and requires a clos...
Gain more practical and effective tips to better your immune system and also learn about a few of our products we have in our line for im...
With closures and a new “normal” of working from home many of us has found our world turned upside down. Join us as we chat about natural...
Stay up-to-date with us on the latest research on natural health agents and COVID. Our short courses are snippets from our previously hos...
Learn about the science behind allergies and how a unique glycoprotein found in quail eggs can help stop allergies dead in its track befo...
Think that mood disorders are only a result of a chemical imbalance, think again. While chemical imbalance can be often a factor in depre...
With the current pandemic, Immunity has been top of mind more than ever. There’s a lot of new and emerging research on vitamins/nutrients...
What does egg health have to do with a woman's fertility? Everything! Whether a woman is trying to conceive or she is journeying throu...
Chat with Us sessions:CanPrev's in-house Naturopathic Doctors, Dr. Cecilia Ho and Dr. Adriana Restagno answer any questions you have duri...
Find it hard to wind down at night? Can’t stay asleep? Or not waking up refreshed? You might be suffering from insomnia. Insomnia is the ...
Liposomal delivery is a pretty broad term and certainly not all liposome products are created equal. In this le...
Vitamin C is probably the best known and supplemented antioxidant. But just how much do you know about this humble vitamin? Join Dr. Fra...
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that plays a vital role in our body. From wound healing to maintaining a healthy immune system and bey...
Our digestive system is one very long tube, running more than 30ft in adults and is divided into upper and lower digestive tract. When it...
In this lecture, Dr Colin O’Brien ND differentiates irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bowel overgrowth (SIBO), while ac...
According to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation, Canada has one of the highest incidence rates of lower gastrointestinal (GI) disor...
It’s estimated that roughly 1 in 6 couples in Canada experience infertility. This number has doubled since the 1980s. Infertili...
Dr Colin O’Brien, ND reviews select randomized control studies and meta-analyses studies from 2022-2023 in the area of probiotic research...
Deathly cramps, blinding headaches roller coaster emotions around that time of a month, although common, are not normal. Premenstru...
This lecture will explore the underlying causes of autoimmune diseases, and review evidence based naturopathic treatment protocols ...
Andropause, also known as late onset hypogonadism, male menopause or ageing male syndrome, refers to the collection of symptoms that men ...
Join us for a 1-hour session with Dr. Adriana Restagno, ND, as we delve into the complexities of menopause and explore the naturopathic a...
Across the globe, male sperm count has been on the decline. This trend has been tracked for decades. It is estimated that approximately ...
Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects millions globally. Whether you're a clinici...
Objective: According to a study by the Canadian Mental Health Association, 25% of Canadians feel extreme stress most days.The stress response is a synergistic interplay between the HPA axis and the sympathetic nervous system resulting in the release of both adrenaline and cortisol that results in changes across your body that prime it for survival. Join Dr. Adriana Restagno ND as we cover the physiology behind these systems and what unfolds in the body when it encounters stress.
Objective: As a follow-up to Lecture 1 where we discussed the normal physiological functions of the adrenal glands, here Dr. Colin O’Brien ND explains how the adrenals react to stress. The General Adaptation Syndrome, introduced in 1946 by Dr. Hans Selye, will be outlined and explored in detail.
Objective: In this lecture Dr. Cecilia Ho will review the different ways to assess adrenal glands. Different methods of laboratory testing: serum vs urine vs saliva will be compared and the pros and cons of each will be discussed.
Objective: Dr. Frank Silva will explore the the role of adaptogens and nutrition on adrenal function. A review of current literature will be also reviewed.
Objective: In this follow up lecture Dr. Frank Silva ND will look at diet and lifestyle tips on rebalancing the adrenal glands.
Objective: To wrap up the Adrenal Health series, Dr. Colin O’Brien ND gives us some quick insight on just how connected the adrenals are to every other organ system in the body. Learn how adrenal dysfunction can impact your nervous system, immune system, metabolic processes and sex hormones.
Objective: In this first lecture, Dr. Cecilia Ho, ND will take us through a review of basic thyroid physiology and thyroid hormone metabolism. The underlying causes of thyroid dysfunction will be reviewed, with a focus on the impact of nutritional deficiencies, environmental toxins, gut health, stress and chronic inflammation.
Objective: In this webinar, Dr. Frank Silva, ND will review the clinical presentations of thyroid imbalances and how to assess and properly interpret test results.
Objective: Join Dr. Adriana Restagno ND as we review naturopathic strategies for supporting optimal thyroid health and recovery. From addressing nutritional deficiencies, reducing inflammation and malabsorption, we'll review supplementation via key minerals, vitamins and healing botanicals, to implementing lifestyle considerations and modifying environmental factors that may be impacting our thyroid health. Every patient will have unique needs that can be supported with an individualized and tailored naturopathic plan.
Objective: Join Dr. Adriana Restagno ND as we review naturopathic strategies for supporting optimal thyroid health and recovery. From addressing nutritional deficiencies, reducing inflammation and malabsorption, we'll review supplementation via key minerals, vitamins and healing botanicals, to implementing lifestyle considerations and modifying environmental factors that may be impacting our thyroid health. Every patient will have unique needs that can be supported with an individualized and tailored naturopathic plan.
Objective: Thyroid hormone affects nearly every organ system and tissue in the body. Join Dr Colin O’Brien ND for a short discussion about the impact of thyroid health on sex hormones and fertility, the nervous system and mood, and the adrenal glands and cortisol.
Objective: Did you know we spend approximately 33% of our lives sleeping? And while this seemingly simple process occurs daily without much thought, there is an intricate interplay of homeostasis, circadian influences and hormonal factors that come together to orchestrate this amazing regenerative process on a daily basis. Join Dr. Adriana Restagno ND as we look at the anatomy and physiology of sleep, sleep stages and factors that influence sleep in this lecture.
Objective: Tossing and turning at night? Trying to fall asleep can be a real struggle for some people. For some it might be an occasional issue for others it’s a chronic problem. Tune in with Dr. Cecilia Ho, ND in this segment to learn what can impact our sleep. From common medications to nutritional deficiencies, get to the root of sleep issues.
Objective: Getting a good night’s sleep is not just about feeling refreshed the next day. Did you know that poor sleep can increase your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and osteoporosis? In this lecture, Dr. Colin O’Brien ND explores the far-reaching effects of sleep on the rest of the human body, and helps to explain the mechanisms of action between these connections.
Objective: Join Naturopathic Doctor, Frank Silva for a discussion on achieving better sleep. In this chapter we will cover daily habits and tips to prevent sleep sabotage and promote rest. In the second half, we will review popular natural sleep aids and discuss their mechanism of action and how to choose the right remedy. And as a bonus, learn how to use meditation for total body relaxation.
Objective: Vitamin C is probably the best known and supplemented antioxidant. But just how much do you know about this humble vitamin? Join Dr. Frank Silva in this short course to explore the role of vitamin C beyond immune function and antioxidant support.
Objective: In this lecture Dr. Cecilia Ho, ND explores the use of natural therapeutic agents that can help modulate the immune cellular defense and repair mechanisms for a speedy recovery.
Objective: In this lecture, Dr Colin O’Brien ND differentiates irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and small intestinal bowel overgrowth (SIBO), while acknowledging their often overlapping presentations. Risk factors, testing options and diagnoses of each condition is discussed, in addition to difficulties in properly identifying and managing each condition. This lecture is designed to be a basic overview of each digestive concern and not an in-depth analysis.
Objective: This lecture is not designed to be an in-depth scientific review of each study but rather a general overview to raise awareness and stay up-to-date on the current directions of probiotic research.