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Dr. Jarret D. Morrow received his Doctor of Medicine from The University of Alberta in June 2001 and prior to that, received his Bachelor of Science With Specialization in Pharmacology With Distinction, also from The University of Alberta, in June 1997. Dr.

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Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Understanding Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): Causes, diagnosis and treatment: 1 of 6

What are PMS and PMDD? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a more severe form of PMS, are both very common and potentially debilitating conditions from which many women suffer. Hormonal changes following ovulation trigger a group of disruptive symptoms that appear approximately 14 days bef...
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Is conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) what it claims to be: 1 of 4

CLA may be a cure-all for the rodent population, but does it actually work for humans? Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) refers to a mixture of isomers of linoleic acid which is found naturally in animal products of ruminant (any of the hoofed animals) sources including meat and diary products. Though CLA is a trans fat, many r...
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Understanding and managing the pain of arthritis: 1 of 4

What is Primary Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is classified as primary (idiopathic) when the exact cause is unknown, and secondary if it is associated with a specific disease or condition such as diabetes. Most primary OA is related to aging. Approximately 80-90 percent of men and women have evidence of OA by the time they ...
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Good health supplements to take: 6 of 14

Everything you ever wanted to know about Glucosamine. Glucosamine, a commonly used dietary supplement, is often found in various joint health products in combination with other dietary supplements. Glucosamine supplements are primarily used by people who suffer from arthritis, back pain, or who take the supplement to maintai...
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies The health benefits of massage therapy: 13 of 25

Balneotherapy for osteoarthritis. I certainly hope that the first question that you are asking yourself is the very same question that I asked myself when I came across this very recent study... The question that came to my mind was, "what on earth is balneotherapy?" Balneotherapy, to my recent understanding is a broadly def...