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…
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…
Spring Cleaning Starts with Your Liver!
Spring has sprung. As you clear through old clothing and items in the attic or garage, shaking off the general heaviness of winter, it’s also the perfect time to move any stagnation of energy in the liver. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is liver time and it’s the perfect time to support its…
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…
The Brain: Understanding Mental Health
Mark your calendars! On Thursday, February 11 from 6:30PM to 8:00PM at Sina Pharmacy (505 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC) Dr. Reuben Dinsmore will be giving a very interesting and informative, free public lecture about mental health, mental-health related conditions and how Naturopathic medicine can help treat these conditions. Looking for options other than prescription drugs to treat…
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…
So You’ve Decided to Quit Smoking! (Again)
Happy New Year! One of the most common New Year’s resolutions that people make is that they will finally quit smoking. Whatever your reasons for doing so (for your health, financial reasons, providing a good example for your kids, no longer wanting to go around smelling like an ashtray), they are your reasons, and they’re…