Sault Naturopath

Statistics Canada recently released a report, Canadian Trends in Cancer Prevalence. The report details that thyroid cancer rates have increased, especially among young and middle age women. This is a trend that has been witnessed in other countries recently as well, including the United States.

I recall receiving a few panicked emails back in April 2011 after the Dr. Oz show did a segment on thyroid cancer indicting radiation exposures from sources like mammograms and dental x-rays. Dr. Oz warned that people who have five or more x-rays have a fourfold greater risk of developing thyroid cancer and he recommended the use of a lead thyroid shield when getting these types of imaging studies.  Read more...

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Ryan Rivera of CalmClinic.com.

Mind over matter. This is a popular phrase commonly used to appease painful or difficult situations. It is believed that the mind can control the body through concentration and positive thinking. Since the mind determines what we do, any form of pain can be tempered with mind power.

This is the same concept behind using the power of thought for managing anxiety. It’s a natural way to deal with stress and depression. For those who do not rely on medications, they find this method very helpful.  Read more...

Here’s what you need to know if your child has ADHD: Your child does not have a Ritalin deficiency. Unfortunately, many psychiatrists take the stance, “If it works, they must need it.” There are cases in our medical system when we become so stuck in seeing what we believe that we fail to see what is right in front of us because it doesn’t fit our current paradigm or belief system. The conventional treatment of ADHD is one such case.

What’s in a Label?  Read more...