Our Health & Wellness Blog
By Dr. Erica Rizzolo, ND If you’ve seen a naturopathic doctor before, chances are you know a thing or two about vitamin D! Supplementing with vitamin D is often talked about in the winter months to treat vitamin D deficiency,1 possibly reduce symptoms of depression,2 support our immune system,3,4 and more. If you or…
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By Carolyn McGillis, B.Sc., MN, NP. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition where excessive bacteria populate the small intestine, leading to a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms. Unlike the large intestine, which naturally hosts a vast number of bacteria, the small intestine is supposed to have relatively low bacterial counts. SIBO disrupts this…
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By Dr. Julie Robinson, ND. The yearly Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP) conference is designed to further educate integrative cancer care providers, enhancing patient care and professional collaboration. Packed with case studies, innovative research, and resources to inform clinical practice, the conference is an inspiration to attendees and the naturopathic medical profession. This…
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By Dr. Ellen Conte, ND. As most people know, cancer is common – in fact two in five Canadians will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime.1 The encouraging news is that an estimated 30%-50% of cancers can be prevented.2 February is National Cancer Prevention Month, so let’s talk about the top strategies…
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By Dr. Sadie Laronde, B.A., D.C., Chiropractor. Have you ever had to think about all the things your brain and nerves are doing in a moment? If your answer is no, then you’ve benefited as you should by this amazing human body system. The nervous system is the master control system of the body, it…
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By Dr. Erica Rizzolo, ND. Did you know cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer? Read on to learn about what causes it, what “precancerous” cells means, and how Canada is working to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.1 Cervical cancer in Canada 1 in 168 people are expected to develop cervical…
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By Moira Hutchison, Consciously Creating Calmness Intuitive Coach & Meditation Teacher, QiGong Instructor. The holidays can be a challenging time for some. You may have concerns about your physical well-being, family members, finances, and all kinds of other things. The good news is that, even with all these concerns, you can keep your mental well-being strong…
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By Susan Kingston, Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Hi Everyone, I thought this would be a great time to give some tips on easing those November blues. Many people fall into depressive moods this time of year, and it’s no wonder with the time change-the early sunset, the cold and the rain and snow taking over! Today we…
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This September, researchers and practitioners at The Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research and The Centre for Health Innovation (CHI) attended The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO)’s 20th annual conference in Banff, Canada. SIO is a multidisciplinary professional organization for integrative oncology that includes a community of oncologists, nurses, naturopathic doctors (ND), and many other…
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By Carrie Whittley, NP. HMB (Heavy menstrual bleeding) Do you have heavy or abnormally long periods? Do you suffer from fatigue? If you answered yes to these questions we can explore this further and provide help. AUB (abnormal uterine bleeding) Do you have bleeding between your periods or has it been a year since your…
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