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A Brief Guide to Treating Lyme Disease with Disulfiram Written by Arv Buttar, NP

September 16, 2020

Lyme disease (LD), which is spread to humans through infected black legged tick bites, is an illness that can lead to severe symptoms if left untreated. Disulfiram, though, has recently entered the medical world as a new [...]

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Feed Your Body to Help Fight Lyme Disease: An Integrative Functional Medicine Approach

September 3, 2020

Lyme disease is a multi-system bacterial infection spread to humans through infected black-legged ticks. In Canada, the number of Lyme disease cases three years ago was 2,025, a significant climb from 144 cases reported in 2009. Lyme [...]

Must-Know Facts About NAD+ and Human Longevity

August 6, 2020

NAD+ is a coenzyme that’s crucial for every single chemical reaction in the body. By binding to protein molecules, NAD+ activates certain enzymes in our bodies to keep them functioning at optimal levels. On a cellular level, [...]

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Testosterone Therapy and Mental Health: What’s the Relationship? Written by Arv Buttar, NP

July 23, 2020

Did you know that our testosterone levels decline as we age? Several mental health issues may arise with this decline, such as mood changes, an increased risk of developing a major depressive disorder, and increased anxiety. However, [...]

Leaky Gut and Leaky Brain: What’s the Link?

May 8, 2020

We’ve all had those moments when we just can’t think clearly. Maybe we can’t focus. We’re forgetting things. Our mood may shift up and down erratically. We may even feel anxious and don’t understand why. While these [...]