Skin conditions like eczema are amongst the most common reasons parents bring their children to see a physician. In fact, next to constipation, eczema is the most common childhood condition I see in my practice. In this article, we will discuss the possible causes of eczema and highlight the most effective treatments. Eczema can affect…
There is no doubt that the most important treatment for Celiac Disease and Grain Sensitivity is a gluten-free diet. However, in most cases it takes more than the avoidance of gluten for optimal health to be achieved. There are several Naturopathic treatments available to help restore the health of people with Celiac Disease and Grain…
The approach used in conventional medicine to treat Celiac Disease is simple and straight forward. In fact, there is only considered to be one treatment for Celiac Disease according to most conventional medical sources. This treatment is the complete avoidance of gluten-containing foods and food products. In the vast majority of cases it is believed…
It takes on average 10 years for someone to be accurately diagnosed with Celiac Disease. This is in part because many medical practitioners are not looking for Celiac Disease and in part because of the less than perfect testing methods. Celiac Disease is considered by many to be an extremely rare condition and therefore is…
The month of May is Celiac Awareness Month and over the next few weeks the focus of my column will be on the Naturopathic approach to diagnosing and treating Celiac Disease and Grain Sensitivities. Celiac disease is one of the most commonly overlooked medical conditions in North America. In fact, the average celiac has dealt…
Eczema and Psoriasis are very common inflammatory skin conditions. In fact they affect between 2-4% of the population. They can manifest in just about anyone at any age. Theses conditions can come and go, they can be very irritating or barely noticeable, and they can occur in many different locations. Eczema typically occurs on the…
Asthma can greatly interfere with the quality of a person’s life. Symptoms of asthma can prevent you from doing many daily activities like exercise, work, and playing with the kids. The symptoms of asthma may come and go for many reasons. Some people have asthma attacks and need prompt treatment. Others have relatively minor symptoms…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease and one of the most common medical conditions. X-ray studies have shown OA to affect about 50% of the adult population. OA can affect any joint but most commonly affects the weight bearing joints like the knees, hips, and spine. OA often affects other high use…
Acne can be treated effectively with naturopathic medicine. Acne is often a sign of toxic overload and hormonal imbalance. Dr. Barlow performs a thorough assessment of each patient`s Health Picture and prescribes the most appropriate course of treatment based on the patient`s needs. In the conventional medical system acne is often treated with harmful topical…
Food allergies and sensitivities can cause or exacerbate many of the most common symptoms and medical conditions experienced by infants, toddlers, and children. These include skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, hives, and rashes; digestive symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, colic, and acid reflux; behavioural problems like ADHD, irratic behavior, and learning difficulties; immune system disorders like…
