Yaletown Naturopathic Clinic offers the most affordable SIBO testing in Vancouver which is available to all Naturopathic patients in Canada and the USA! If you are interested in testing for SIBO or you are a physician who needs SIBO testing for a patient contact us today for more information. Our SIBO testing fee is $200 which…
Positive Period.
“Women complain about premenstrual syndrome (PMS), but I think of it as the only time of the month that I can be myself.” –Roseanne Barr The Monthlies, Aunt Flo, TOM, The Crimson Curse, Shark Week! We all have our own euphemism for our “monthly visitor”. I won’t bore you or insult your intelligence by explaining what…
Customized Tinctures Now Available through the Dispensary!
Customized Tinctures have arrived at Yaletown Naturopathic Clinic! Herbal medicine comes in various forms, and the tincture is one of our favourites. A tincture is made by macerating (aka soaking) dried or fresh herb in a solution, most commonly alcohol or glycerin. The active constituents of the herbs are extracted into the liquid, which is…
Weight Loss and Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) Everyone has seen a cancer patient who has lost a significant amount of weight as the disease progressed. It is a scary experience to see someone that you love waste away as the cancer deprives their body of the nutrients that they so desperately need. In the…
Welcome our New Practitioners!
We are very excited to welcome four new members to our team of experienced practitioner! Breanne Dunlop, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Her role as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist is to work directly with clients to provide guidance, support and education for all aspects that encompass nutrition – body, mind and spirit. As a holistic nutritionist, she practices…
Turning up the Heat on Colorectal Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) Loco-regional hyperthermia is an advanced adjunctive cancer therapy which involves heating the tumour immediately after chemotherapy or radiation. Hyperthermia is characterized as the fourth pillar in treating cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. This therapy is commonly used in hospitals and clinics across Europe and Asia but…
How to Protect Your Nerves During Chemotherapy
By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) A common side effect from chemotherapy is peripheral neuropathy which manifests as painful or uncomfortable symptoms in the peripheral nerves. It often manifests as pain, burning, tingling, loss of sensation, balance problems or sensitivity to temperature and touch. The significance of the symptoms varies depending on how badly…
What to do with Candida Overgrowth
Quick survey – do you suffer from most or all of the following? digestive complaints like gas, bloating, diarrhea or constipation skin irritation or inflammation fatigue brain fog sugar cravings mood issues like irritability, anxiety or depression chronic sinus infections recurrent yeast infections If you answered yes to many of these, there’s a good chance you…
The Real Truth About Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) Recently there have been a surge in patients seeking alternative cures for cancer after watching the popular series “The Truth About Cancer”. This series does an excellent job of raising awareness about various natural therapies but it does patients a great disservice by discouraging patients from using…
Detoxification and Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) On a regular basis I have cancer patients come to my clinic who when diagnosed immediately started a self prescribed detox protocol to rid their body of the toxins from cancer. Intuitively it makes sense to remove toxins from a body fighting cancer. The cancer is very…