Healthy and Inspired Living
The vegan diet is a subset of the vegetarian diet whereby any animal byproducts are avoided completely. Strict vegans extend this ideology to a philosophy and lifestyle which excludes the use of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose. Recently, investigators from Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm found that a gluten free vegan diet… [Read Full Story]
Neural therapy is a gentle healing technique that was originally developed in Germany over 100 years ago. It involves the injection of local anesthetics into autonomic ganglia, peripheral nerves, scars, glands, acupuncture points, trigger points and other tissues. Neural therapy is based on the scientific understanding that injury and illness results in long-lasting dysfunction of… [Read Full Story]
Optimum nutritional habits are essential during your physical fitness training or exercise. Fundamental components include hydration status, carbohydrate and protein intake as well as electrolyte repletion, and joint health. Drinking plenty of water before during and after your training (especially during summer months) will prevent dehydration as well as overheating, both of which may lead to… [Read Full Story]
Recently, I had one of my patients disclose that she has been trying to get pregnant but without much success, as her menstrual cycles are very irregular and sometimes non-existent. Further, this patient wanted to know if the stress in her life may be adding to her lack of fertility, and was there anything she… [Read Full Story]
A “fatty liver”, also known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or worse, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), was first described in 1980 by doctors at the Mayo Clinic. It is an inflammatory disorder which can lead to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, end stage liver disease and liver cancer. Indeed, this condition is becoming increasingly common and it is… [Read Full Story]
In today’s world of exceptional technology and medical breakthroughs, why is it that such a large percentage of our population continues to suffer from chronic illness? Since 1976, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States has been conducting the National Human Adipose Tissue Survey (NHATS). The study measures adipose/fat samples from all regions… [Read Full Story]
In my clinical practice, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FM) are two very common chronic conditions that are often debilitating and very difficult to treat. The physical, mental and emotional stress incurred by the individual (as well as their loved ones) is often very difficult to witness, yet, strangely inspiring. From a clinical standpoint,… [Read Full Story]
Getting your micronutrients through food is ideal, however, if we approach this issue realistically, many of us do not have sound nutritional habits; we don’t always eat whole organically grown or free range foods, nor do we eat foods that are prepared in such a way so as to retain its nutritional value. As such,… [Read Full Story]
Recently, I had one of my patients disclose that their sister had been diagnosed with breast cancer, and their aunt also had breast cancer. Further, this patient wanted to know if there is anything she could do to prevent her risk of developing cancer? A family history of breast cancer is considered a risk factor,… [Read Full Story]
Summer in Vancouver is one of the reasons why locals love this city. There is ample opportunity to get outside for some exercise and shed those extra pounds stored during the winter months. In my practice, increased physical activity often comes with it an increased incidence of musculoskeletal injuries, traumas and tears. Among some of… [Read Full Story]
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