A quick note on another clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of nutrients that support the immune system and its effect on COVID-19 disease progression. Clinicians and researchers at Singapo...
With the holidays behind us, and the long winter ahead, it’s a good idea to get back to a healthy lifestyle which includes proper exercise. But what is the best exercise for weight loss? A study...
for 12 muffins Ingredients: 2 large eggs ½ cup sugar 2 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup ½ cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium sized) ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce ¼ cup avocado oil or melte...
The use of stomach acid blocking medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPI) has been associated with an increased risk of dementia, concludes a Danish study just published in Alzheimer’s and Deme...
The transition through menopause often leads to certain health risks due to lower estrogen levels. Estrogen helps to keep blood vessels healthy, prevents bone loss, maintains skin hydration and elasti...
Eating balanced meals is known to be an important factor for blood sugar control and ensuring that we get an adequate amount of nutrients. This means having enough protein, fat, and fiber with each me...
Quercetin is an antioxidant that has many beneficial and protective effects on our health. It is present in fruits and vegetables as a flavonoid, which is a molecule that protects our cells against da...
Winter is in full swing and as the weather quickly gets colder, it may seem difficult to go out and have fun. But there are many ways we can still get out and get our hearts pumping in the greater Tor...
Ragweed is the main culprit of seasonal allergies that occur in the late summer and fall. A single ragweed plant can produce as many as 1 billion pollen grains, and because they are very light, they c...
Body fat and muscle distribution have been shown to be associated with poorer survival outcomes and recurrence rates in patients with colon cancer. A study conducted by Fleming et al. (2021) showed...
Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient, meaning it cannot be made by the body and thus must be obtained from the diet1. Vitamin A is used in various physiological processes such as regulating immune...
Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in over 300 biochemical processes inside of our cells1. One of its main functions is to help produce ATP, which is the main source of ene...
Giardiasis, caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia, is the most common protozoal infection in humans. Occurring in both developing and industrialized countries, transmission occurs aft...
As naturopathic doctors, our approach to healthcare is to support the body and help it overcome the diseases our patients suffer from. In the case of viral infections, our approach is naturally...
Diet and lifestyle are both important in the prognosis of prostate cancer. Part 1 of this review outlined the harmful factors that can worsen these outcomes. Part 2 of this review summarizes the benef...
The factors that increase the risk of developing prostate cancer are not necessarily the same ones that increase the risk of its recurrence or progression. Recent studies looking at men diagnosed wit...
Timed eating patterns such as caloric restriction and intermittent fasting have shown promising benefits with respect to weight loss and other metabolic changes. Recent research has gone one step furt...
Most people who are concerned about cardiovascular health and cholesterol have been told or have chosen to avoid eating eggs. However a closer look at older and most recent research shows that e...
Colon cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in Canada. Processed meats such as kovbasa, ham and sausages significantly increase the risk of developing colon cancer. But vitamin C eaten with...
A large study cross referenced the health records of Swedes with that country’s dog register and analyzed the results for the risk of death and heart related death. First, some study specifics.&nbs...
When data from runners and walkers were evaluated together, the risk for breast cancer mortality decreased by an average of 24% per MET hours per day of exercise, where 1 MET hour equals a little less...
Seasonal changes may impact our health in a number of ways as our bodies adjust to the changes in weather and amount of daylight. Mood, sleep, appetite and energy can be affected, and we may be more s...
A 2016 study published in JAMA Oncology showed breast cancer survivors who fasted for 13 hours per night had a 36% reduced chance of recurrence than breast cancer survivors who did not fast. The...
Lately we have seen a significant increase in patients with severe symptoms of Lyme disease in our clinic. Public Health Ontario has also been tracking a steady increase in the number of cases of Lyme...
For a long time, women have been advised that soy products may increase the risk or recurrence of cancer. The evidence for this was solely based on in-vitro studies using a rat model, and it is now kn...
Varenyky (or perogies) are a traditional meal often made for special occasions including Easter and Christmas. With the holidays approaching, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice indulgences for your speci...
Contrary to the traditional belief that coffee has a negative effect on health, recent studies have suggested otherwise. A reasonable intake of coffee among healthy adults, corresponding from 1 to 3...
If your first, big, toe is shorter than your second toe (more specifically: if the crease between toes 1 and 2 is deeper than the crease between toes 2 and 3), you may have something called Morton’s f...
With the growing amount of toxins in our environment, food and water, there has been an accompanying rise in the rates of cancer and asthma prevalence. 90% of all cancers are attributed to the causes...
Gluten-free Dairy-free Egg-free Soy-free Makes: 8 cookies (3 inches in diameter) Dry Ingredients: ½ cup ground oatmeal ½ cup oatmeal (not instant or quick-cooking) ¼...
The general label “food sensitivity” encompasses all adverse reactions involving the ingestion of food1. This includes immune processes that are heightened as a result of a food allergy, or metabolic...
Myers’ background Our Mississauga naturopathic clinic has been safely and effectively administering intravenous multivitamin injections, commonly called Myers’ cocktails, for over 11 years. The My...
With the winter approaching, it’s time to think about vitamin D once again. There is a lot of research evidence showing the usefulness of vitamin D in cold and flu prevention. Naturopaths in Missi...
The origin of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) (гречка or hrechka in Ukrainian, sarrasin in French) is not entirely clear. Early traces of buckwheat have been found in Finland around 5300 BC and the B...
Today’s search of the published medical literature reveals over 1035 studies on mushrooms and cancer. The various mushrooms and their extracts are shown to inhibit the spread of cancer, inhibit the pr...
We’ve known about the benefits of vitamin D3 for a long time now, and I’ve been using it in my practice pretty much from the beginning. But some of the new research published about its preventat...
Eczema, medically referred to as Atopic Dermatitis, is a chronic, itchy, superficial inflammation of the skin, frequently associated with a personal or family history of allergic disorders such as hay...
After treating hundreds of patients with vitiligo since 2004, helping most stop the spread of their vitiligo and helping to induce at least partial repigmentation in many of those patients, I think it...
I have successfully treated thousands of patients with diabetes by understanding and identifying the root cause of their problem, and then supporting the patient and their body in overcoming the root...
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It makes up 1.5 to 2 percent of the total boy weight, and the bones contain more than 99 percent of the body’s calcium. In addition to it’s major func...
In my Naturopathic Practice I often hear my patients complain of cold extremities and cold feet. This symptom can be indicative of numerous conditions.From a Western medical point of view, Hypothyroid...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a specific depressive condition commonly encountered by 3% of our general population in winter, and occurring in 10% of depressed patients. SAD is a mood disorder...
With daily Influenza Immunization Clinics occurring in the Peel region, and the impending threat of an epidemic in Mississauga, it seems that everybody is worried about the flu. But while there’s no n...
What Is Naturopathic Medicine?Naturopathic medicine is a unique and comprehensive approach to improving health and treating illness. Using natural substances and treatments, our best Noumena naturopat...
To ensure patient safety, the rules and procedures of the College of Naturopaths of Ontario are strictly followed. Only those substances allowed for injection in Ontario are considered and administer...
Myers’ backgroundOur Mississauga naturopathic clinic has been safely and effectively administering intravenous multivitamin injections, commonly called Myers’ cocktails, since 2004.The Myers’ multivit...
Glutathione treatment is done 1 time per week for most conditions, for skin lightening it is done 2 times per week, with mild but noticeable results expected after 4-5 weeks. Thus at 5 weeks (typicall...
What are the benefits of vitamin C for the body?Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has many positive effects on our body. Among the key benefits are the following:Vitamin C is a natural antioxida...
