Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) I tell virtually every cancer patient that they should avoid sugar as much as possible. Some doctors insist that sugar has no effect on cancer. This is simply not what the scientific literature states. If you are trying to fight cancer or prevent the recurrence of cancer,…
What Every Patient Should Know Before Surgery
By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Surgery is sometimes necessary and depending on the procedure it can take quite some time for patients to heal. It is important for every patient to know that there are therapies available that help to promote wound healing post surgery. Every surgical procedure is stressful on the body and…
The Ketogenic Diet
By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc The ketogenic diet is commonly used to treat epilepsy and it also appears to have applications in an integrative cancer setting as well. The concept behind the diet is that by changing the composition of the foods you eat it will fundamentally change the energy metabolism in your nervous…
Tropical Chia Water
Looking for a refreshing beverage on a hot summer day? Try this healthy and delicious summer drink! Ingredients: 150 g frozen mango 5 whole raspberries 2 cups water 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) Blend until slightly chunky. Add in 2 tbsp Chia seeds, mix well, refrigerate overnight and enjoy!…
Is Your Gut Friend or Foe?
Reprinted by permission from the Gastrointestinal Society. Originally published in the Inside Tract® newsletter, Issue 193, 2015. ©Gastrointestinal Society “All disease begins in the gut” Hippocrates made this statement more than 2,000 years ago. Since then, much has changed in medicine. However, this theory remains of great interest in the medical community, especially when considering the terrain…
Free B-Shots for Naturopathic Medicine Week May 11-14
Join us at the clinic for B-Shot Happy Hour any day starting Monday, May 11th to Thursday, May 14 between 12:00PM to 2:00PM for complimentary B-Shots* in support of Naturopathic Medicine week! This event is open to the public so feel free to bring your friends and family! If you have any questions feel free to…
The Somewhat Healthy Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
These cookies are gluten-free, grain-free, vegan and extremely delicious! As with all baking, the higher the quality of the raw ingredients the better the finished product. You can adapt this recipe to include dried fruit or some chopped nuts and leave out the cocoa if you prefer a regular chocolate chip cookie. Double Chocolate Chip…
What You Need to Know about Probiotics
The term probiotics is fast becoming a buzz word for wellness and health benefits. But what exactly are probiotics and should you be concerned with them? It may be startling to learn that of all the cells in your body, only 10% of them are human. The other 90% are in fact, bacteria. The majority of…
Diabetes drugs for Cancer?
Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc(Hon) Can drugs traditionally used for diabetes also be helpful with cancer? There is a growing body of evidence which indicates that both Metformin and a class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones can be a useful adjunctive cancer therapy. The biochemical mechanism behind this anticancer effect is poorly defined…
How Naturopathic Medicine Helps With Hormone Balancing
Hormonal Imbalances are quite common, particularly as we age, in both women and men. In women, the most common cause is menopause, while men, as they age, can experience lowered testosterone and other effects, sometimes referred to as “andropause.” Other factors involved in causing hormonal imbalances are diets made up of processed foods and not…