What is therapeutic breast massage? Massage therapy is an effective and therapeutic treatment for breasts, as breasts particularly need good circulation and tissue mobilization for optimum health. Poor circulation can produce various uncomfortable symptoms such as mastitis – inflammation or infection in the breast tissue. Breast scarring which can be surgically and traumatically induced is…
What is Manual Osteopathic Medicine?
Many patients have asked us ‘What is Manual Osteopathic Medicine and how can it help me?’ so we decided to create a blog post with all the answers to your questions! Here is a breakdown of osteopathy and the conditions it can treat: What is Manual Osteopathic Medicine? Osteopathy is a natural and scientific way to treat…
Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Dementia
Dr. Reuben Dinsmore was recently featured on CTV Live Morning news as an expert to speak about the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia and how we can better treat these senior health issues. If you missed the morning segment click on the link below to watch: http://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=934974 A holistic approach to health care can…
Summer Clinic Hours
Yaletown Naturopathic Clinic will have reduced reception summer hours, starting Monday, August 8 to Friday, September 9, 2016. Mondays: 9:00AM to 5:00PM Tuesdays: 10:00AM to 4:00PM Wednesdays: 9:30AM to 5:00PM Thursdays: 10:00AM to 4:00PM Friday: By appointment only – if you need to stop by the clinic please call first! Appointments for all other services (Naturopathic, IV…
Four Ways to Reduce Anxiety Right Now
Whether you’re stressed to meet a deadline, running late for an appointment, dealing with an unreasonable customer or arguing with a loved one – stress sucks. Tightness in your chest, irritability, increased heart rate and sweating, for those who also deal with anxiety, this can be crippling. Here are a few tools you can implement…
What’s the hype about the Paleo Diet?
The Paleolithic diet, shortened to the ‘Paleo’ Diet, is becoming more popular and more people are starting to adapt it into their healthy lifestyle. Most patients come in asking what exactly is a paleo diet, is it healthy, and is it right for me? The paleo diet is a nutrient dense way of eating based…
Breakthrough in Early Detection of Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) There is no question that the future of oncology will be focused around early detection of cancer cells. If we can detect these cells at an extremely early stage then it will be possible to cure the cancer before it manifests as a clinical disease. At this…
Chewy Chocolate Treats
Chewy Chocolate Protein Treats! Makes approximately 15 treats These deliciously chocolatey snacks are high in protein and free from processed sugar (provided you are careful with your raw ingredients). They’re great as a protein boost or a sweet treat that’s not too sinful. This recipe is so versatile and you can easily amend it to suit your…
3 Steps to Reduce Stress and Improve Digestion
Your Body & Stress: A Three Part Series (2 of 3) Written by: Dr. Kaleigh Coolsaet, ND Welcome back! In the previous series on your body and stress we discussed the general affects of stress on our bodies and mores specifically our immune system. Read here if you missed it. In this second part we…
Community/Group Acupuncture Now Available!
Next community acupuncture session: Tuesday, July 12 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Wednesday, July 27 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Tuesday, August 9 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Tuesday, August 30 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Tuesday, September 13 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM Contact us at info@yaletownnaturopathic.com to book your session today. We are very excited to announce that we are now…