What to know about hair loss
Some degree of hair loss is healthy and unnoticeable — people lose around 50 to 100 hairs a day on average. In people assigned female at birth (AFAB), noticeable hair loss is pretty common, with around one third experiencing it at some point. There can be a subtle thinning all over or a bare patch […]
Serving the Nanaimo Community with Naturopathic Medicine
Have you seen a naturopathic doctor in Nanaimo? Maybe for preventative care, to try to find the root cause of your health concerns, or maybe because you do not have a current family doctor and are in need of some primary care while you are on a wait list? Because you are paying out of […]
How to Find the Best Naturopathic Doctor in Nanaimo
Are you looking for the best naturopathic doctor in Nanaimo? Maybe for preventative care, to try to find the root cause of your health concerns, or maybe because you do not have a current family doctor and are in need of some primary care while you are on a wait list? Because you are paying […]
MOOBS – Breast Enlargement in Men and How To Avoid It
MOOBS is an urban slang and shortened term for “Man Boobs”, while the formal medical definition is known as “gynecomastia”. This is a condition in which the male breast tissue becomes enlarged. This is an unfortunately common condition affecting 40-60 percent of adult men at some point in their lives. The condition is most common […]
Alcohol Intake and Health Risk
We get asked this question A LOT – especially since Covid started. The scientific data regarding safe levels of alcohol intake continues to evolve and change. We are seeing lower and lower levels still being associated with increased risks of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes etc. These guidelines also vary depending on […]
Adrenal Burnout
Adrenal burnout or adrenal fatigue is a term used to describe a state of exhaustion in which the adrenal glands, which are responsible for producing stress hormones like cortisol, become depleted. Stress can come in a variety of forms, but your body’s response is the same. It can become difficult for your adrenal glands to […]
Treating My First Covid Positive Patient
Treating My First Covid Positive Patient with Dr.Karen Fraser August 2020 It has been my privilege to be a part of team of physicians treating a Covid case over the last few weeks, and I wanted to share the experience as we haven’t had many cases on Vancouver Island to discuss. In order to protect […]