An Evaluation of our Program ‘Inspire Now’ – An Integrative Program of Yoga, Education, and Group Support
By Mark Legacy, CCRP. People with cancer and cancer survivors often have supportive care needs that aren’t fully met. Supportive care refers to services and treatments that help people manage the physical, emotional, and practical effects of cancer. One study highlighted that 75% of patients reported at least one unmet supportive care need, with the…
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Cancer Prevention Nutrition Guidelines and Nourishing Fall Recipes
By Dr. Erica Rizzolo, ND. Fall is a great time for hearty, warming soups, pumpkin-themed dishes, and easy meal prepping as the days get shorter. In this blog, we review a few fall recipes, and how to enjoy them while in alignment with cancer guidelines and research. Several studies and organizations such as the World…
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Nature as medicine: unlocking the health benefits of time in nature
By Dr. Ellen Conte, ND. A growing body of evidence highlights the powerful impact of spending time in nature on both physical and mental health. We’ll explore these benefits and discuss practical and actionable ways to bring more nature into daily life. What is meant by “time in nature”? Time in nature typically…
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New publications by our integrative oncology researchers!
Over the past decade, researchers at the Patterson Institute for Integrative Oncology Research have teamed up with several other researchers and clinics across North America to conduct a study addressing the questions: How do naturopathic doctors (NDs) support patients, and can naturopathic care impact survival for people with advanced cancers? 🤔 Our work…
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Reducing Your Risk of Esophageal Cancer
By Mark Legacy, CCRP and Dr. Erica Rizzolo, ND. Esophageal cancer can be a debilitating disease. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, only 16% of Canadians with esophageal cancer will live longer than 5 years past their diagnosis, and this decreases to 5% if the cancer spreads to other parts of the body. April is…
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Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians Conference
By Dr. Erica Rizzolo, ND. Every year, the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OncANP) holds a conference for integrative oncology providers. For those practicing integrative cancer care, this conference is an event you don’t want to miss! Clinicians and researchers united by their passion for supporting patients and cancer research, come together to share new…
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New Year’s Resolutions: Tips for a healthier 2025
By Mark Legacy, CCRP. Happy New Year! For many people, the new year is a time to set new personal goals and resolutions. If you are looking to make changes in your life, New Year’s resolutions can be a great place to start. When we set goals, we often start on a landmark date, with…
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Maintaining a healthy relationship with food over the holiday season
By Dr. Erica Rizzolo, ND. When you think of eating disorders, what comes to mind? Although the media tends to portray stereotypical presentations of eating disorders, the truth is, it’s impossible to tell whether someone struggles with this just by looking at them—just as it’s impossible to tell whether someone has cancer. In this blog,…
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The Patterson Institute at the 13th Annual INCAM Research Symposium
CCNM research staff and students from left to right: Vanessa Eedy, Dr. Monique Aucoin, ND, Mark Legacy, CCRP, Dr. Ellen Conte, ND, Dr. Erica Rizzolo, ND, Dr. Dugald Seely, ND, Laura Dijana Higgins, Dr. Kieran Cooley, ND On October 19th and 20th, researchers at the Patterson Institute attended the Canadian Interdisciplinary Network of Complementary Medicine…
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Is Exercise an Effective Treatment for Depression
By Mark Legacy, CCRP. October 10th was world mental health day, a day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world. Mental health is important every day of the year, as our emotional wellbeing is essential for handling daily challenges and maintaining a balanced life. Major depressive disorder (commonly called depression) is one…
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