With the arrival of 2015, as it happens each new year, many people resolve to make self-improvements – quit smoking, lose weight, eat better, join a gym – these are some of the most popular new year goals. How about making one of your resolutions to take a more active role in your own health?…
The Dangers of DHEA
By: Dr. Adam McLeod, BSc, ND DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is often described as a wonder drug that is used by patients interested in its anti-aging effects. As we age the levels of DHEA in the blood start to decrease so the logic was that if patients were given this hormone then they would be able to…
A Naturopathic Approach to Healthy Skin
The skin is a reflection of our inner state of health. Skin conditions, such as acne, have a wide array of causes and reflect imbalance in the body. Issues such as hormonal imbalance, digestive problems, food sensitivities or stress may all potentially lead to body imbalance and the development or the worsening of skin conditions….
Treating Insomnia – The Naturopathic Way
Sleep is essential to both the health of the body and mind. The amount of sleep required varies from one person to the next, but most adults need a minimum of seven to nine hours a night. The benefits of sleep are multi-factorial: the immune system is stimulated, the nervous system is regenerated, and growth…
Cancer: Know your enemy
Cancer: Know your enemy Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Chemotherapy is an effective tool at killing cancer cells when it is used appropriately. The biggest challenge is knowing which drug is best suited for an individual’s cancer. Over the years we have learned that certain cancers tend to be more vulnerable to specific…
Your Diet May be Affecting Your Eczema
Eczema, otherwise known as dermatitis, is a common recurring inflammatory skin disease. Eczema has many different presentations that vary in severity. In mild forms, the skin is dry, hot and itchy, while in severe forms it results in broken, raw and bleeding skin. In severe cases of eczema, patients may become so uncomfortable they can suffer…
A Naturopathic Approach for Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADD/ADHD) is a term that covers a wide variety of symptoms. The most common ones include decreased concentration, poor organizational skills, decreased attention, impulsivity, learning difficulties and restlessness, to name a few. Many children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD are treated with various medications. Side effects of these types of drugs may include…
Stress causes Cancer
Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod , ND Everyday in my practice I see cancer patients who feel that there is a very strong emotional source to their cancer. Patients will often be able to directly connect the formation of their cancer with a stressful event in their life. This is not an imaginary connection, there…
Low Dose Naltrexone and Cancer
Low Dose Naltrexone and Cancer By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Naltrexone is typically used for patients with opioid or alcohol dependence. It is a molecule that powerfully counteracts the effects of opioids. At lower doses this drug can be used with cancer patients to help balance the immune system and inhibit the growth of…
The Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy originated in the early 1930s, starting with an understanding of cranial movement by William Sutherland, a doctor of Osteopathy. Sutherland believed that human skull bones are not fused, but rather that there is a subtle rhythm of motion as the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the fluid that bathes the brain and spinal…