Serenoa repens or more commonly known as Saw Palmetto was traditionally used in conditions of the urinary tract, more often in men. Extract from the berries of Saw Palmetto is rich in fatty acids (85%‐90%) (1) (2). Since traditional origins, research has emerged to review its ability to help with BPH by having anti-androgenic properties as a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. An example of a well-known 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor is the medication Finasteride.
Do you experience symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, reduced mental alertness, gastrointestinal symptoms (such as gas and bloating) and mood imbalances? I frequently see patients in my clinic who are experiencing some of these symptoms.
Dr. Tasreen Albhai N.D.
Naturopathic Medical Director
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I am so excited to now offer a medical grade automated microneedlingsystem with SkinPen. The introduction of SkinPen elevates PRP facialtreatments offered at Vitalia to the highest microneedling standard on the market. Microneedling is a safe, minimally invasive procedure with little down time.
SkinPen is an automated microneedling device with adjustable depthsettings. This adjustability allows for differences in skin thickness and skin types.
Stress affecting the colour of our hair has been a widely acknowledged theory in our society. What is truly the science behind this concept, or perhaps is it a myth? Until this year, there have been many proposed ideas but the correlation of stress and premature greying of hair has remained as theories.
Acne is the skin condition most commonly seen by doctors. According the Canadian Dermatology Association , acne affects 5.6 million Canadians or nearly 20% of the population.
Dr. Tasreen Albhai N.D.
Naturopathic Medical Director
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that has many health benefits. The following are health benefits of vitamin C based on research studies.
If you are experiencing episodes of night sweats, there might be more to it than simply feeling too warm at night. Night sweats are common phenomena that are often caused by underlying conditions or illnesses and may be accompanied by other symptoms such as weight loss, fever, or diarrhea.
We all know stress; you hear the word thrown around a lot nowadays. We know the toll it can take on even the healthiest bodies — but can you imagine what it can do to those of us with preexisting health issues? While stress alone cannot cause hypothyroidism, it may definitely exacerbate the problem.
Hormone balance is essential to keep the female body functioning properly. Hormonal imbalances occur when there is too little or too much of a hormone in the bloodstream, such as testosterone, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid, insulin, or estrogen. Tracking your menstrual cycle can provide valuable insight into hormonal patterns.