The bigger picture of endometriosis

 Endometriosis is a menstrual disorder which affects more than 176 million women around the world — that’s roughly the total population of Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and France combined. Endometriosis occurs when the endometrium (the tissue similar to the lining of the uterus meant to cushion the fetus during

Worldwide EndoMarch Looks to Break the Stigma and Silence Behind Endometriosis

 Pain and infertility, two frightening words usually associated with Endometriosis, an abnormal growth of endometrial cells outside of the uterus. This chronic illness affects approximately 1 in 10 women and to date, even more concerning, the exact cause of it has not been identified. There is no cure.  With March

How doctors treat women differently

 Everyone wants to receive the best healthcare services and treatments, but if you're a woman, new research shows you may have to take matters into your own hands. Karen Jensen, a naturopathic doctor with 25 years of clinical experience, says differences between women and men should be considered when treating

Are we taking too many pills?

 By Jennifer Paterson More Canadians are taking prescription medicine than ever before. Many busy people believe in the don't-think-twice, pop-it-in-your-mouth, "magic bullet" cure for all illness and disease. Total drug expenditures per Canadian were tallied at $681 in 2004 — up almost 8 per cent from 2003, according to a