By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Everyone has heard that exercise is good for your wellbeing. This is not debated at all in the medical community yet when it comes to cancer care patients often forget about the benefits of exercise as they focus their attention on more exotic treatment plans. Exercise is not a…
Food Allergy Testing – The Naturopathic Approach
A large portion of the food we eat today is processed, refined, nutrient deficient, and heavily contaminated with preservatives and artificial colourings and flavorings. The increased chemical exposure disrupts the immune system and renders it hyper-sensitive and prone to allergic reactions. There are different types of reactions in the body to certain foods. You can…
Naturopathic Medicine and Cancer
Naturopathic Medicine and Cancer By: Dr. Adam McLeod ND, BSc (Hon) Naturopathic medicine has a wide range of tools that can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine to effectively treat cancer. Many people have this underlying assumption that naturopathic treatments are not “evidence based” because otherwise their oncologist would have recommended them. The truth…
A Naturopathic Approach to Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative neurological illness that affects the central nervous system, the part of your body that controls behavior and movement and damages the motor abilities of the body, such as walking and gripping, in a range of unpredictable and uncomfortable ways. MS affects millions of people across the world. In North…
DCA and Cancer
DCA and Cancer By: Dr. Adam McLeod , ND, BSc Several years ago there was a huge buzz in the media about Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA) and its use in cancer1. The public was outraged that DCA could be an effective cancer therapy and that the government showed little interest because DCA could not be patented….
Is the Alkaline Diet an Effective Cancer Treatment?
Every day I see cancer patients who are drinking alkaline water and focusing a significant amount of their time and energy on alkaline foods. Is this an effective cure for cancer? The short answer is no and any observed positive effects have nothing to do with the foods being alkaline. Let me explain why this…
Naturopathic Approach to Maintaining a Healthy Pregnancy
One of the best times to start incorporating naturopathic habits into your life is while planning a pregnancy or during pregnancy. Naturopathic medicine can offer effective and safe solutions to a wide array of pregnancy related concerns and symptoms. It is always best to ask your Naturopathic Doctor how to address any specific concerns or symptoms you…
Iron and Anemia in Cancer Patients
Iron and Anemia in Cancer Patients By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Everyone has seen someone with cancer who looks pale and depleted with energy. This is often due to anemia which means that there are less red blood cells to transport oxygen to tissues in the body. There are a number of different potential…
Menopause and Naturopathic Medicine
Menopause is a significant time of change in every woman’s life. While menopause is a normal, natural process, it is often associated with mental and physical symptoms that range from being uncomfortable to debilitating. Symptoms sometimes associated with menopause may include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, depression, skin dryness, decreased libido, mood swings,…
Mistletoe the Parasite
Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that directly derives almost all of its nutrition from other flowering plants. By parasitizing other plants, they have a competitive advantage over many other forms of life because they do not have to compete in soil for their water and nutrient needs. This description of mistletoe sounds surprisingly similar to…