Disparities between race and disease continue to exist in many areas of the health field, including with HPV and cervical cancer. Black women are found to be significantly more at risk for contracting HPV and having more persistent infections that can lead to cervical cancer, compared to white women. It is estimated that: Black women […]
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We all know that what you put into your body has an immense effect on your health. Current nutritional education places a significant focus on processed foods and how these relate to chronic illness and obesity. But did you know that what you eat can also affect your outcome with HPV? Keep reading for more
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If you are reading this, you may have recently been referred by your doctor to get a colposcopy. Colposcopies are rarely talked about so can evoke some distress and confusion for patients upon referral. Here we hope to provide some details about the procedure, what to expect, and why it’s a great step to help
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You go for your normally scheduled pap test, but this time things are different. You get your test results, and you see ABNORMAL. You, along with 8% of Canada’s female population, are wondering the same thing. What does this mean? In this blog post, we break down what you need to know about the Pap
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The body requires a certain level of macro and micro-nutrients in order to carry out proper functions. These nutrients are typically obtained through eating a diverse diet of plants, seeds, legumes, and animal products. Unfortunately today, most diets do not fulfill our baseline nutrient requirements. When we lack nutrients, it becomes more difficult to perform
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Viruses are not living organisms but small proteins of DNA or RNA. Viruses enter a host through contact with ocular, mucosal, or nasal cells, integrating their genetic material into cells. Each virus subtype has a unique way of gaining access to a host and proliferating its genes into human cells. Some viruses act quickly and
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Are you looking to add some virus-kicking herbal additions to your diet? Herbs have been used for centuries to prevent and treat a multitude of infections and disease. The unique makeup of herbs interacts with the body to influence our cells activitiy. Antiviral therapies and vaccines have been important in limiting the impact of viruses
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Why Nutrition Is So Important Nutrition plays an essential role in maintaining proper function of the immune system. The majority of the immune cells within the human body are found within lymphatic tissue surrounding the intestines, called the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT). The location of the immune system near the digestive tract plays an important
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We each experience different forms of stress in our lives. Stress can range from acute time-limited stressors, like public speaking, to brief life stressors, like academic examinations. Stress can also be more chronic, due to loss of a job, a relationship, or debilitating illness. How stress impacts the immune response differs depending on the type
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How Your Body Fights Viruses: Mounting an Immune Response to Coronavirus, HPV, the Herpes Virus (cold sores), and more. With the COVID-19 virus currently surrounding us, many of us are looking for natural ways to support our immune system. The way the body fights off infections like COVID-19, HPV, and even cold sores caused by
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Today, March 4th, is International HPV Awareness Day. HPV Awareness Day is all about opening up the conversation around HPV. It’s more common than you may think, and it is not anything to be ashamed about.
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For many, mealtimes are no longer rituals that invite you to slow down and enjoy food in the company of loved ones. Instead, meals are a true reflection of our fast-paced multitasking society – rushed, unfocused, and filled with negative thoughts. The focus has shifted to quick fixes, like takeout and processed foods, and this
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