Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc (Hons) It is not unusual for patients to feel a connection between past emotional traumas and the formation of their cancer. In recent years the mainstream scientific community has started to seriously research this connection. It turns out that these patients are indeed correct and there are large…
Immune Boosting Soup Recipe
Fall and winter is the best time to enjoy hearty, home-cooked soups. And what could be better than a soup that will help boost your immune system to fight off all those nasty colds and flus going around. This is a recipe I was given by my botanical medicine professor early in naturopathic medical school,…
Fall Immunity – A TCM Perspective
Written by Dr. Kathy Dang, ND, MSTOM Fall is approaching, another change in season, approached with cooler weather and turning of glorious fall colours – orange, yellows and browns. In East Asian medicine thought, the change in Earth’s seasons is also reflected in changes within our own bodies, a microcosm of collected elements mirrored in…
Immune Boosting Tea Recipe
Fall is here again. Back-to-school season means new friends for your children and new germs being introduced into your household. Fall also brings conference season for all working professionals which means alot of travelling and hand shaking! With the change in weather and stress on the body caused by travelling (recycled airplane air, public transit, etc.), we…
Prepare for Flu Season with these Immune Boosting Foods!
Once again, it’s almost time to kiss the sunblock goodbye and pack away the bikinis for another year. As the cold weather sets in, our immune systems begin to struggle, providing opportunity for bugs and bacteria to take over. For this reason, it is important to give our immune systems some extra TLC; one way…
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…
Ginger Tea for Cancer
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Often when looking for natural therapies patients turn to complicated exotic treatments. By doing this it is easy to forget about some of the more basic treatments that are also effective. A more complicated treatment plan is not necessarily more effective. A simple yet relatively unknown cancer treatment…
How to deal with Nausea and Vomiting during Early Pregnancy
Written by Dr. Kathy Dang, DN, MSTOM How to deal with Nausea and Vomiting during Early Pregnancy My teacher in Chinese medical school at PCOM-Chicago, told our OBGYN class that nausea and vomiting during early pregnancy, is actually a good thing and can indicate a healthy pregnancy. Now tell that to any pregnant lady during…
Paleo Chocolate Cake Recipe!
Paleo Chocolate Cake Mug Sometimes I just need a little bit of chocolate cake. And while I don’t typically use the microwave for baking, it comes in handy once in a while for things like this. This recipe is easy, quick, packed with protein and is grain free. Paleo Chocolate Cake Mug Recipe Ingredients 1…
New Book Release! Integrative Cancer Care: The Power of Being Informed by Dr. Adam McLeod
We are very excited to announce the release of Dr. Adam McLeod‘s fifth book, Integrative Cancer Care: The Power of Being Informed. The field of integrative cancer care is vast and patients often become overwhelmed with information. This book describes evidence based natural therapies that are available and how they can be used in an…