MyLymeData - what “big data” research reveals for patients with chronic Lyme disease
MyLymeData is the largest survey based database to date on patients with clinician diagnosed Lyme disease. The database offers unique insights into the condition and its range of manifestations. Two publications have begun to analyze this data - we'll discuss what this means for people with Chronic Lyme Disease.
Essential Oils for Sleep
Insomnia affects almost everyone at some time in their life, but for many it can affect their waking hours with symptoms like fatigue, trouble concentrating, low mood, and poor memory. For patients with insomnia, I often discuss incorporating inhaled essential oils as part of a sleep hygiene routine.
Beyond Borrelia - co-infections in tick borne illness
Perhaps the most well known consequence of a tick bite is Lyme disease, or infection with Borrelia burgdorferi. This is just one of many bugs that can be transmitted from a tick-bite. We refer to these other bugs as tick borne co-infections.
Blood Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Blood oranges are a favourite spring/summer treat of mine! They are sweet like oranges but have a subtle almost raspberry like aroma and flavor. Most of us are familiar with the nutritional benefits of oranges such as fiber and vitamin C.... but do you know about anthocyanins?
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is usually described as numbness, tingling, pain, prickling or burning that occurs in the hands or feet. In some cases, patients may experience weakness, difficulty with walking/movements or even loss of reflexes. Peripheral neuropathy occurs from injury to the peripheral nervous system.
Intravenous NAD+ for longevity, vitality and mitochondrial health
Can you say “nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide,” 5 times fast? Let me tell you, this anti-aging, cellular restorative therapy is worth the tongue-twisting! “NAD has emerged as a putative metabolic regulator of transcription, longevity and several age-associated diseases, including diabetes, and cancer.
5 Common Side Effects from Cancer Treatment
When a person is undergoing conventional cancer therapies such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy or others, cancer treatment-related side effects are important to address for 3 key reasons:
Seasonal Affective Disorder & The Sunshine Vitamin
Vancouver is famous for its wet weather. Once the summer ends, it's bye-bye bikinis and hello to umbrellas and rain gear. If you are prone to getting the "winter blues" when the rainy season begins, you may be experiencing what's known as Seasonal Affective Disorder.