Naturopathic medicine can play a significant role along with traditional medicine in the treatment of a variety of conditions. By mixing scientific research with traditional and natural remedies, naturopathic doctors are able to successfully treat people with type 2 diabetes. How Can a Naturopathic Doctor Help? A naturopathic doctor will first perform a physical exam…
Heartburn Medications and Cancer
Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc(Hons) Many cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy have constant disturbances in their gastrointestinal tract. Heartburn is very common in these patients and it is frequently treated with a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s). Some common PPI’s are Pariet, Losec, Nexium and Tecta. There is no question that…
Menopause and Naturopathic Medicine
Menopause and Naturopathic Medicine Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the permanent end of a woman’s menstrual cycle and usually occurs in women aged 50 and above. It is triggered when a woman’s estrogen levels decrease as a result of age, resulting in the termination of ovulation. It is often associated with a…
Reboot for Spring!
As this season of bloom approaches, it’s the perfect time to check in on your health! Whether you’re considering a cleanse, a change in lifestyle, revisiting things that may not be working for you or simply maintaining where you are, Spring can lend that extra boost of motivation. There’s always lots to talk about and…
Food Additives and their Effect on Your Gut Health
Written by: Dr. Kathy Dang ND, MSTOM Do you have tummy fat troubles? Sugar level issues? Cholesterol abnormal? Painful abdomen? Colitis? What do they all have in common? Food additives. Food additives — like emulsifiers — are shown to alter the behaviour of gut bacteria. This leads to gut inflammation causing symptoms like painful cramps,…
Seasonal Allergies
Most people who suffer from seasonal allergies (aka allergic rhinitis) will tell you there is almost nothing worse – eyes itching and watering, nose dripping, sneezing – it doesn’t stop. You look sick, you feel sick, but you’re not technically “sick”. And while the rest of us are enjoying the sun and warm temperatures of…
Medical Oncologists and Naturopathic Doctors Need To Work Together
Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc This year I had the privilege of attending the 4th annual ONCANP conference where Naturopathic Oncologists from around the world gather to discuss the latest research and advances in integrative cancer care . It is exciting to see how rapidly the field is advancing and the information that…
How Important is Dietary Fiber?
Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate that our bodies cannot break down. Dietary fiber comes in two varieties: insoluble and soluble. Insoluble fibers are found in whole grains, wheat cereals, and vegetables such as carrots, celery and tomatoes. Soluble fiber sources include barely, oatmeal, beans and fruits such as apples, berries, citrus fruits, and pears. Once…