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Dr. Jonothon Mainland attended York University where he completed his undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology & Health Sciences and Business & Economics. During his time at York University, he also completed a certificate in Athletic Therapy & Rehabilitation. He received his ND designation after attending a 4-year program at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). Dr. Mainland is currently the Medical Director for AOR, where he is involved in traveling across Canada to provide educational support and training. |
Q: “I take AOR’s Total E, but I am concerned about toxicity and taking too much?”Tweet A: The upper dosage of Vitamin E, according to the NIH is 1,500IU for a 19+ year old Male/Female. AOR’s Total E provides roughly ~400mg per softgel of a mixed tocopherol and tocotrienol blend. For information regarding the benefits Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
Q: My son has schizophrenia, he is on medication, but is there anything natural that we can add to his treatment protocol?TweetSchizophrenia affects about 1% of the Canadian population. This number is continually growing and Canada has over 1 more case of Schizophrenia per 1,000 people, than the rest of the world. Schizophrenia is a mental illness that seems to be Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
Q: What would be your recommendations for when I get a Cold/Flu?TweetCold symptoms usually begin with a sore throat that does not last for more than 2 days, while other symptoms such as runny nose, congestion and cough are present by the fourth or fifth day. These symptoms usually last around Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
I’ve been using MSM for my arthritis pain, is there anything else it’s good for?TweetMSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is an organosulfur compound that occurs naturally in some primitive plants and in very small amounts in some foods and beverages. MSM is an underappreciated compound that I like to refer to as, “Likes to share” or “Designed Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
I hear liquids are better absorbed and more bioavailable than capsules and thus are better for me?TweetIt is true that liquid vitamins and herbs ‘may’ (with HUGE emphasis on may) be better able to get into your system than supplements in capsule or tablet form. BUT this is not true in all cases. Good quality supplements Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
The Rise of Celiac DiseaseTweetI was asked to do a radio show this past weekend on gluten and celiac disease. So, to prepare for the radio show I had to do some research of statistics and the impact of gluten in the diet of Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
I can’t find the time to sleep and when I do, I can’t seem to get a good sleep?Tweet Sleep issues seem to be quite common in Canadians. A recent study conducted by Université Laval, found that 40% of Canadians experience at least one symptom of insomnia a week. These symptoms was defined by taking more than 30 Read more… ShareComments: 2 Comments
Weight Management-it’s more than just swallowing a pillTweet For my first blog post, I decided to write about weight loss and natural health. Every place I visit I see the next ‘miracle’ product for rapid weight loss lined up at the front of every store, and it Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
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