Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause and Perimenopause
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)? Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) are types of hormone therapy that are regaining popularity among women. The therapy involves the use of hormones and when possible, structurally identical to the hormones produced by the human body, in order to alleviate symptoms of hormonal imbalance or […]
Leaky Gut Syndrome and Zonulin Testing
Leaky gut syndrome is a condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes more permeable than usual, allowing undigested food particles, toxins, and bacteria to leak into the bloodstream. It is a condition that is often discussed and even assumed, as many people are not aware that naturopathic doctors can test for this […]
What is Food Sensitivity Testing?
Food Sensitivity Testing Food sensitivity testing has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people become aware of the potential impact that food can have on their health. While food allergies are well-known, food sensitivities are a different type of reaction that can be more difficult to identify as a person can have a […]
Comprehensive Blood Work for Routine Health Checks
Routine blood work, also known in our naturopathic test list as “The Healthy Living Profile”, is a comprehensive blood test that looks at routine and functional blood work by examining specific biomarkers and can provide valuable insight into a person’s overall health and wellbeing. Blood tests are a simple way to help detect potential health […]
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 […]