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Discussing topics in natural medicine, neuropsychiatry and parasitology.

GAPS Diet: Who is it for and how to get started adhd anxiety autism autoimmune brain health chronic infections depression digestion gaps ibs neurobehavioural neurodevelopmental neurodevelopmental disorder neuropsychiatry Mar 21, 2024

In recent years, there has been a surge in interest surrounding gut health and its profound impact on overall well-being. The Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) diet is one such approach that has...

Explore the intricate link between root canals, systemic infections, and meridian disruption. Discover insights from Chinese medicine's holistic perspective with Dr. Melanie Garrett, ND Fort McMurray Naturopathic doctor.

Are Root Canals Disrupting Your Health? chronic infections dental immune health immune system infections root canals Aug 26, 2023

Root canals have long been a common dental procedure to treat infected or damaged teeth. While they can effectively alleviate dental pain and save teeth from extraction, emerging research...

Liver flukes | By: Dr. Melanie Garrett, ND Fort McMurray Naturopathic Doctor Fort McMurray. Naturopath with special interests in behavioural disorders, environmental medicine and parasites

Liver Flukes | By: Dr. Melanie Garrett, ND Naturopath Fort McMurray chronic infections gut health infections liver flukes parasites Jul 28, 2023

Unraveling Liver Fluke Infections

When we think of parasitic infections, tropical regions often come to mind. However, some parasites can silently thrive in unexpected places, and liver fluke...

Babesia Co-Infections | By: Dr. Melanie Garrett, ND Fort McMurray Naturopathic Doctor Fort McMurray. Naturopath with special interests in behavioural disorders, environmental medicine and parasites

Babesia Co-Infections | By: Dr. Melanie Garrett, ND Fort McMurray babesia chronic infections gut infections infections parasites Jul 28, 2023

Unveiling Babesia Co-Infections: Common Infections, Signs, Symptoms, Diagnostics, and Treatment Options

In the realm of tick-borne illnesses, Babesia co-infections have emerged as a significant...

PCOS & Parasites Could Be Related? Learn more with Dr. Melanie Garrett, ND Naturopathic doctor fort mcmurray

PCOS & Parasites Could Be Related chronic infections immune system parasites pcos schistosoma mansoni toxoplasma gondii Mar 08, 2023

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder that affects many women of reproductive age. Although the exact cause of PCOS is not fully understood, researchers believe that it is...