We are very excited to announce that we will be returning to Haida Gwaii for a satellite clinic through Naturopathic Outreach Society in the summer of 2022. To book your appointment please send an email to info@yaletownnaturopathic.com.
Haida Gwaii Satellite Clinic July 2019
Very excited to announce that Adam McLeod (former Naturopathic Doctor) will be joining Naturopathic Outreach Society this summer for another satellite clinic in Haida Gwaii, visiting both Skidegate and Masset. The goal of this nonprofit organization is to provide remote first nations communities with Naturopathic care. For more information about their nonprofit work please visit their…
Important Announcement from Dr. Adam McLeod
I have recently made the decision to pursue an exciting opportunity however it is not possible for me to continue my full time clinical practice as a Naturopathic Physician at the same time. In my absence I have found a highly qualified and experienced doctor to oversee my patient base, Dr. Jessica Moore. She is…
Frequency of Organic Food Consumption and Cancer Risk
Researchers investigated the association between consumption of organic foods and the risk of cancer in a population-based cohort study of 68,946 French adults. A significant reduction in the overall risk of cancer was observed among participants with high frequency of organic food consumption. The study results suggest that promoting organic food consumption may be an…
New study sheds light on why cancer often strikes those with healthy lifestyles
Most cancer mutations are due to random DNA copying ‘mistakes,’ not inherited or environmental factors, Johns Hopkins researchers say. A new study by scientists at Johns Hopkins provides evidence that random, unpredictable DNA copying “mistakes” account for nearly two-thirds of the mutations that cause cancer. The researchers say their conclusions are supported by epidemiologic studies…
It Takes A Village: Interview with Dr. Adam McLeod
Dr. Adam McLeod was recently invited by Saje Wellness to speak about integrative cancer care on their recent podcast. The interview cover topics from the most up to date research to treatment plans and an integrative and safe approach merging both allopathic and naturopathic medicine. To listen to the interview here is a direct link:…
Green Tea and Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) Green tea is a common beverage that can be found at any cafe yet it also has important therapeutic properties. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is an extract from green tea that has shown great promise as an integrative cancer therapy. The mechanism of action is complicated because it…
Cancer: The Emotional Disease
Cancer: The emotional disease Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND Everyone experiences and processes stressful situations differently. Some people tend to internalize these emotions and make a consistent effort to conceal them from the outside world. Others are very expressive and they make it clear to everyone around them how they are feeling. Not only…
Quantum Physics, Biology and Healing
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND Although quantum physics and biology are often seen as two distinct and unrelated fields, there is actually a significant overlap of these fields which has profound implications in biology. In molecular biology we tend to focus on the physical interactions between molecules and these pathways are described in a…
Liver Enzymes and Detoxification
Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND The majority of the foods and medications that you consume are metabolized in the liver. The liver is an incredibly complicated organ that carries out many vital tasks required for life. In the context of detoxification there are only a few major metabolic pathways in the liver that do…