Dr. Colin O’Brien ND, Medical Director of Cyto-Matrix introduces Liposomal Formulas, including Liposomal B12, Liposomal C, Liposomal CoQ10, and Liposomal Glutathione. Tune in to hear what Dr. O’Brien has to say about the unique and patented technology that Cyto-Matrix uses, Cyto-Sorb.
A Message from our Medical Director – March 2020
A message from our Medical Director, Dr. Colin O’Brien ND to healthcare practitioners on Cyto-Matrix and COVID-19.
A Focus on DT-Matrix
By: Dr. Raza Shah ND, Clinical Director at St. Jacobs Naturopathic Clinic in St. Jacobs, ON Since the inception of this product more than ten years ago, DT-Matrix has been a staple in my practice. Both its diuretic and hepatoprotective properties have allowed it to be one of the top recommended products in my dispensary. As a part of weight … Read More
Why Use L-Theanine in Your Practice?
By: Dr. Colin O’Brien ND, Medical Director, Cyto-Matrix Why Use L-Theanine in Your Practice? Many practitioners have their ‘favourite’ nutrient or herbal treatment for patients who present with high stress levels, anxiety or difficulty falling asleep. Indeed, there are many great options that can positively address all three of these interconnected concerns. A few favourites include GABA, 5-HTP, inositol, lavender, and, … Read More
A Focus on Bio-Ferra
By: Dr. Olinca Trejo ND, Doctor’s Naturae, Burlington ON Bio-Ferra is one of my favourite iron supplements for a number of reasons. Firstly, it has a great green apple taste, which significantly increases patient compliance. The liquid form also makes it quite easy to titrate the dose and adjust it for different patient populations (which is especially helpful if multiple … Read More
Targeting the Mighty Mitochondria in Clinical Practice
By: Dr. Colin O’Brien ND, Medical Director, Cyto-Matrix The role of mitochondrial dysfunction in chronic and degenerative diseases is becoming more and more evident. Although the basic function of the mitochondria is to create cellular energy and remove waste byproducts, these are complex tasks with countless areas of potential error. If problems exist in the mitochondria, your patient’s symptoms will reflect this. … Read More
Vitamin K2: An Unsung Hero for Cardiovascular Health
By: Dr. Colin O’Brien ND, Medical Director, Cyto-Matrix For years now, we have heard about the seemingly endless benefits of vitamin D3. Indeed, vitamin D3 deserves a lot of this attention because of its role in up-regulating calcium absorption, proper immune function, mood health, cardiovascular function, skin health, gene expression and more. But now that the message is out about vitamin D3, … Read More
Lesser Known Interventions for Reducing Food and Sugar Cravings
By: Dr. Colin O’Brien ND, Medical Director, Cyto-Matrix The holidays are just around the corner and festive gatherings are in full swing: work parties, social outings and a sharp rise in baked goods all come together to make our personal health goals and the goals of our patients that much more difficult! An online search for ways to curb these cravings will … Read More
Beyond Sleep: The Surprising Benefits of Melatonin
Did you know that melatonin can help improve various aspects of your sleep? Well, of course you did. Anyone with a basic understanding of human physiology and the natural health industry knows that melatonin and sleep go hand-in-hand. But I would argue that very few people realize the wide-reaching effects of melatonin to impact, say, digestion, skin health and inflammation. … Read More
An Orthomolecular Approach to Mental Health
By: Dr. Colin O’Brien ND, Medical Director, Cyto-Matrix Depression and anxiety are conditions that affect us all, either personally or through the suffering of friends, family and patients. While there are a seemingly endless number of factors to consider that are unique to each individual, one area that should always be addressed is nutritional status. Anecdotal evidence and clinical research has shown … Read More