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Dr Jarret Morrow

Dr. Jarret Morrow

Dr. Jarret Morrow, MD, CCFP, FRACGP is a licensed general practitioner and cosmetic physician with over 10 years of experience in aesthetic medicine, currently practising in the Victoria suburb of Langford at Beam Beauty & Wellness Centre. He has a declared special interest in cosmetic dermatology.

Botanical Extracts that may Improve Cardiovascular Health

Dietary Supplements, Uncategorized /

Flavoxine™/Citrofen™: Today, I came across a just recently published pilot study which published the results of a randomized controlled trial comparing a dietary supplement called NP 06-1 (Flavoxine™/Citrofen™) which contained a combination of two botanical extracts–Phellodendron amurense bark and Citrus sinesis peel in obese subjects with osteoarthritis. Both of these botanicals are fundamental herbs used […]

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How to Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally?

Dietary Supplements, General Health, Medical Conditions /

As we get older, many of us become increasingly concerned with our blood pressure.  For those who meet the criteria for hypertension (BP > 140/90), this concern is of particular importance. Untreated hypertension can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, and chronic kidney disease.  In that sense, controlling your

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S-Adenosyl Methionine for Arthritis

Dietary Supplements, General Health, Medical Conditions /

What is S-Adenosyl Methionine or SAMe? S-adenosyl methionine or SAMe, for short, is a common dietary supplement ingredient found in products with potential benefits for improving quality of mood, promoting liver health, in addition to potentially relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis or joint pain.  It also has potential benefits in relieving symptoms of fibromyalgia. S-adenosyl methionine

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Comparison of Dietary Supplement Users Vs. Non-Users

Dietary Supplements, General Health, Nutrition /

This particular blog post is titled, “Let them eat cake!” for reasons which I am still not quite sure.  However, the topic of this most recent blog post is a comparison of people who use dietary supplements to those who do not. I recently read an article in the Nutrition Journal which compared usage patterns,

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Does Berry Fruit Consumption Improve Brain Function?

Anti-Aging Tips, General Health, Nutrition /

For those who’re concerned about age-related cognitive decline, consuming blueberries and strawberries just might be a way to help prevent it. We’ve all had our moments lately–“where did I put my car keys? or What was the name of that movie I saw last year, you know… the one with Jason Statham.”  Though we often

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Does Green Tea Improve Glucose Tolerance?

Dietary Supplements /

Green Tea and glucose tolerance? The results of a recent study suggest that supplementation with 3 capsules of green tea extract (total: 890 +/- 13 mg polyphenols and 366 +/- 5 mg EGCG) increased fat oxidation, insulin sensitivity, and glucose tolerance in young healthy men. “BACKGROUND: Green tea consumption is reportedly associated with various health-promoting

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