Catatonia is a fascinating medical condition marked by changes in muscle tone or activity associated with a large number of serious mental and physical illnesses. It was described for the first time by a German psychiatrist, Karl Ludwig Kahlbaum in...
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Can you swallow your tongue?
You have probably heard this before: when you see someone passing out or having a seizure, in general, losing consciousness due to various reasons, there seems to be always someone saying that you should try to get the poor fella’s...
Cordyceps: the killer fungus!
Cordyceps sinensis is a very interesting medicinal mushroom that has been used for medicinal purposes in Asia for centuries. It is used mainly to restore lost energy and vigor and to stimulate a fatigued immune system acting like a general...
Blood tests for cancer
I am writing this article to answer a question I get from some of my patients about blood tests for cancer. Is there any reliable blood test to detect cancer? Is usually what I am being asked once in a...
Immunotherapy in Cancer: a new concept?
Cancer. A dreadful word. People shrug in dislike when they hear it. For some it evokes the closeness of death and the fear of the great unknown. For others it is just a word that need to be fought against...
Medicinal Mushrooms
Mushrooms are awesome and a fascinating life form! They belong neither to the plant nor animal kingdoms, and they actually share more DNA with animals that they do with plants. Adding to their strangeness, the largest organism ever discovered on...
The deadly FENTANYL
Fentanyl belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid (narcotic) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. It is used to treat chronic and severe pain. It binds to the...
Our team has a new member!
We are happy to announce that Susan Nikkila, a Nurse Practitioner, joined our team here at Family Naturopathic Clinic! Susan is a Nurse Practitioner in family health care with a Masters degree in nursing. She is also a medical and...
Tips for a healthier Halloween
It is true that Halloween is a wonderful holiday and a ritual passed down through generations and many kids are sooooo eager to go out and Trick-or-Treat the neighbors. The concern for the healthy-conscious parents are the candy that the...
AMNESIA in the movies: myth or reality?
It seems that in Hollywood AMNESIA is a favorite topic for screenwriters because it brings about an easiness in the plot where the writers can turn people and events around and make the movie more interesting. The most memorable movies...