Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) With any treatment plan the goal is to always use the least invasive therapy first before considering more aggressive invasive therapy. This makes it more likely that the health concern can be effectively treated without harming the patient. If someone has a mild infection that can be…
The Importance of an Evolving Treatment Plan
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) It is not unusual for patients to develop a treatment plan with their medical doctor or naturopathic physician and then remain on the same plan for many years. Of course there are times where the developed plan is optimal and in these cases there is no need…
We Need to Talk about Death
“To the well organized mind, death is but the next great adventure”- Albus Dumbledore You don’t have to be staring down the barrel of a terminal diagnosis to understand that death is a scary subject. In sitting down to write this article I also came to realize that attitudes towards death can vary as much…
More Naturopathic Access to Patients Would Ease Pressure on Heath Care System
Written by: Victor Chan Health care in British Columbia costs more than $18 billion per year. That’s more than $49 million every day. These massive costs, our aging population, and longer life spans, mean we need to be focused on healthy living more than ever and naturopathic medicine is a key part of that. Naturopathic…
How is Your Sleep Linked to Cancer?
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Everyone knows the importance of a good nights sleep. It is no secret that your physical and mental health is negatively impacted when you do not get adequate sleep. Is lack of sleep actually linked to the formation of cancer? The short answer is yes and the reasons…