WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE? The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Medicine defines Naturopathic Medicine as a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. Naturopathic Doctors practice with the following principles in mind: 1. First, do no harm. Safety is at the forefront of Naturopathic care. 2. Support the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. Understand that the body already has

According to Health Canada, the month of March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! So, I thought it would be fitting to briefly discuss Colorectal Cancer (CRC) and how naturopathic medicine may support you and/or your loved ones. CRC is diagnosed in the colon (large intestine) and/or the rectum when rapidly dividing tumor cells are detected through imaging; most commonly a colonoscopy. Although it is typical for CRC to occur in individuals over 50 years of age, new

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a term encompassing two conditions: Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis. Both involve chronic inflammation of the GI tract. The immune system is heavily involved in IBD. Both Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis are considered autoimmune conditions. The infographic below has been sourced from Crohn's & Colitis UK. Primary Conventional Medical Treatments for IBD may include: Anti-inflammatory medications Immune medications (E.g. Biologics or TNF-al