Natural supplements, or nutraceuticals, have been given a bad rap lately – which, in some cases, has been absolutely warranted. But natural formulas that actually contain what they claim to contain, and that are formulated to have maximal efficacy can be equal to their pharmaceutical counterparts – but without the laundry list of side effects….
The Connection Between Childhood Abuse and Cancer
Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) It is not unusual for patients to feel a connection between past emotional traumas and the formation of their cancer. In recent years the mainstream scientific community has started to seriously research this connection. It turns out that these patients are indeed correct and there are large…
Immunotherapy vs. Chemotherapy
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Recently, there has been a surge of interest in immunotherapies and cancer care. These therapies are a major paradigm shift from conventional chemotherapy. In the past, cytotoxic chemotherapy was the only option available to many patients. This involves the use of compounds that are toxic to both cancerous…
What You Need to Know About Your Immune System
Days are getting shorter and we have all noticed the drop in temperature even on sunny days. Fall is here! Thanksgiving, pumpkins and beautiful foliage are all part and parcel of the coming season. Autumn is historically a time for harvest, taking stock and preparing for the coming hardships of winter. This principal can also…
Immune Boosting Soup Recipe
Fall and winter is the best time to enjoy hearty, home-cooked soups. And what could be better than a soup that will help boost your immune system to fight off all those nasty colds and flus going around. This is a recipe I was given by my botanical medicine professor early in naturopathic medical school,…
Fall Immunity – A TCM Perspective
Written by Dr. Kathy Dang, ND, MSTOM Fall is approaching, another change in season, approached with cooler weather and turning of glorious fall colours – orange, yellows and browns. In East Asian medicine thought, the change in Earth’s seasons is also reflected in changes within our own bodies, a microcosm of collected elements mirrored in…
Immune Boosting Tea Recipe
Fall is here again. Back-to-school season means new friends for your children and new germs being introduced into your household. Fall also brings conference season for all working professionals which means alot of travelling and hand shaking! With the change in weather and stress on the body caused by travelling (recycled airplane air, public transit, etc.), we…
Prepare for Flu Season with these Immune Boosting Foods!
Once again, it’s almost time to kiss the sunblock goodbye and pack away the bikinis for another year. As the cold weather sets in, our immune systems begin to struggle, providing opportunity for bugs and bacteria to take over. For this reason, it is important to give our immune systems some extra TLC; one way…
How is Your Sleep Linked to Cancer?
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Everyone knows the importance of a good nights sleep. It is no secret that your physical and mental health is negatively impacted when you do not get adequate sleep. Is lack of sleep actually linked to the formation of cancer? The short answer is yes and the reasons…
Ginger Tea for Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Often when looking for natural therapies patients turn to complicated exotic treatments. By doing this it is easy to forget about some of the more basic treatments that are also effective. A more complicated treatment plan is not necessarily more effective. A simple yet relatively unknown cancer treatment…