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Dr.Paul Hrkal is a board certified Naturopathic physician and is an active member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors. He graduated from McMaster University with a degree in Kinesiology and then went on to complete his medical studies at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Dr Hrkal is an expert in nutrition and supplemental therapies and has additional training and certification in intravenous and injection therapy and functional medicine. He has a special interest in the application of research based nutritional and supplemental medicine in providing high quality, patient centred care. He also is strong advocate of integrative medical education and lectures regularly to both healthcare practitioners and public audiences. He currently is a medical advisor for Advanced Orthomolecular Research and maintains a part time clinical practice at an Integrative health clinic in the Toronto area. |
Emerging Weight Loss Stars: Is Triphala The New Green Coffee Bean Extract?Tweet Since the beginning of the Dr Oz era, weight loss supplements have been the centre of attention in the natural health product industry. First it was raspberry ketones, but the evidence hinged on a few test tube and animal Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
Is Vitamin D The Missing Link In Chronic Pain?TweetChronic pain is one of the most common health concerns for which people seek medical treatment. Research suggests that up to 50% of the population may be suffering from some kind of chronic pain, with back pain being the most Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
Q: Earlier this year I saw carnosine mentioned on Dr. Oz, why should I be taking this supplement?TweetEarlier this past year, the amino acid L-carnitine was deemed safe, and thereafter released by Health Canada for non-restricted supplemental use. The availability of this effective nutrient will be an excellent addition to natural antioxidant options. This article will discuss Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
Q: Could Fructose And Uric Acid Be Driving Diabetes? Part II continued ..TweetIt is clear that a diet high in fructose can predispose a person to multiple disease processes. Figure Two summarizes the effects of fructose and the connection with type 2 diabetes. The ability of fructose to raise uric acid levels Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
Q: Could Fructose And Uric Acid Be Driving Diabetes?TweetNovember is national diabetes month in Canada. Diabetes has now become an international health problem of epidemic proportions. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association there are currently 9 million Canadians living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. This number is expected to Read more… ShareComments: Leave a Comment
The New Super Food: Sour CherriesTweet Over the past few years I have watched more and more positive research emerge supporting the health benefits of tart (sour) cherries. As a natural health advocate I am always on the look out for foods (not just supplements) Read more… ShareComments: 2 Comments
Bioactive Forms of Nutrients: Not all Supplements Are Created EqualTweetA sure fire way to assess the quality of your supplements is to check if the vitamins and mineral are in the most biologically active and absorbable forms. Most formulations contain vitamins and minerals in their most commonly used and Read more… ShareComments: 2 Comments
Fat vs Sugar: The Real Enemy ExposedTweetAlmost everyone knows that fat is bad for you. For many years we have been trained and taught by the media, health professionals and even our friends and family that one of the most important things we can do stay Read more… ShareComments: 1 Comment
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