I know that I’m preaching to the choir here – if you have been to see a naturopathic doctor, there’s a very high chance you’ve benefitted from the recommendation of certain nutraceutical supplements along your treatment journey. And so I invite you to take a moment to add your voice to the ongoing consultation with…
Mental Health Awareness
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. We’ve come a long way in the last few years in raising awareness and understanding of this area of health, but we still have a long way to go. I want to try to tackle a few ongoing misconceptions today. Myth: Struggling with mental health means you are…
What I do When I Get Sick
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod ND, BSc (Hons) There are hundreds of natural therapies which can be used to support or stimulate the immune system. It is often challenging to sift through this information to find out what actually works. Everyone that you talk to will have a different solution that they swear by. In…
Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Almost two years ago I woke to the news that a very good friend of mine had committed suicide. In the past, I’d known of people who had done this, but this was the first it had hit this close to home. And as is always the case in situations like this, all I was…
Using Natural Therapies with Cancer Immunotherapy
Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) The word “chemotherapy” often strikes fear into patients because they immediately focus on the long list of side effects that can accompany the drug. When patients hear “immunotherapy” they are left with the impression that this is entirely different than chemotherapy and that they should not expect the…
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Alzheimer’s Awareness Day is September 21st , so I wanted to take this opportunity to talk a bit about Alzheimer’s disease and how naturopathic medicine may provide the answer that has thus far eluded the pharmaceutical world. There are many potential causes of dementia, which affects more than half a million people in Canada, and…
Lentil Dahl Recipe
I hate to say it, but fall is just around the corner. The good thing is, that means lots more time indoor to cook delicious soups and stews. I accidentally made this dahl while I was trying to make a lentil soup! It turned out much thicker than I had anticipated but it’s delicious and…
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…
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…