Written by Dr. Kathy Dang, ND, MSTOM In recent news in Canada, a historical case against 3 major tobacco companies has mandated they pay $15.5 billion CAD for failing to warn customers of the harm of smoking. Let’s face it. Most people are fully aware of the risk they are taking when smoking, but nicotine…
What Every Patient Should Know Before Surgery
By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Surgery is sometimes necessary and depending on the procedure it can take quite some time for patients to heal. It is important for every patient to know that there are therapies available that help to promote wound healing post surgery. Every surgical procedure is stressful on the body and…
Is Your Gut Friend or Foe?
Reprinted by permission from the Gastrointestinal Society. Originally published in the Inside Tract® newsletter, Issue 193, 2015. ©Gastrointestinal Society “All disease begins in the gut” Hippocrates made this statement more than 2,000 years ago. Since then, much has changed in medicine. However, this theory remains of great interest in the medical community, especially when considering the terrain…
Free B-Shots for Naturopathic Medicine Week May 11-14
Join us at the clinic for B-Shot Happy Hour any day starting Monday, May 11th to Thursday, May 14 between 12:00PM to 2:00PM for complimentary B-Shots* in support of Naturopathic Medicine week! This event is open to the public so feel free to bring your friends and family! If you have any questions feel free to…
Grain-free Blueberry Crumb Muffins
These tasty treats are a favourite in my house, especially when freshly baked and warm! They are paleo friendly, grain-free and oh so satisfying. Ingredients 2 cups almond flour (divided) 1/2 cup coconut flour 6 eggs (preferably pasture-raised) 1/2 cup honey 3/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon unrefined sea salt 1 cup blueberries 1 tablespoon butter coconut oil or butter (to grease muffin pan) Instructions Preheat oven…
Reboot for Spring!
As this season of bloom approaches, it’s the perfect time to check in on your health! Whether you’re considering a cleanse, a change in lifestyle, revisiting things that may not be working for you or simply maintaining where you are, Spring can lend that extra boost of motivation. There’s always lots to talk about and…
Food Additives and their Effect on Your Gut Health
Written by: Dr. Kathy Dang ND, MSTOM Do you have tummy fat troubles? Sugar level issues? Cholesterol abnormal? Painful abdomen? Colitis? What do they all have in common? Food additives. Food additives — like emulsifiers — are shown to alter the behaviour of gut bacteria. This leads to gut inflammation causing symptoms like painful cramps,…
Medical Oncologists and Naturopathic Doctors Need To Work Together
Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc This year I had the privilege of attending the 4th annual ONCANP conference where Naturopathic Oncologists from around the world gather to discuss the latest research and advances in integrative cancer care . It is exciting to see how rapidly the field is advancing and the information that…
Spaghetti Squash, Kale and Sausage Bowls
Stay cozy and well fed with this easy, seasonal and nutrient dense meal for the whole family! Lots of beta carotene is found in squash and can help keep the immune system boosted, turkey gets you lots of good protein a well as the specific amino acids to help with serotonin and melatonin production (important…
Fasting Before Chemotherapy
Written By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc There has been a major movement lately for cancer patients to fast before and after an infusion of chemotherapy. When first hearing this, it sounds dangerous to encourage a patient to fast when their body is already stressed with chemotherapy. Fasting before chemotherapy has been used safely in…