Benefits of IV Drip Therapy
Intravenous nutrient therapies, commonly known as IV drips, are sought after by high performance athletes, grandparents of the year, and everyone in between. IV medicine is unique to other forms of nutrient supplementation in its unparalleled ease of customization. Various components, from amino acids to vitamins and minerals, are selected and dosed by our naturopathic doctors and naturopathic medical students ...
World Psychedelics Day
There is a growing body of research and anecdotal evidence showing the effectiveness of psychedelic assisted therapies for a long list of health conditions including depression, PTSD, OCD, suicidal ideation, anxiety, end-of-life distress, alcohol use disorder and opioid dependence. Through the COVID-19 pandemic the mental health of many Canadians suffered with 40% reporting a decline and 39% of those ...
Psy Integrated Health Inc. Acquires Empower Health Assets
VANCOUVER, BC, December 14, 2020 - Psy Integrated Health Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Empower Health brand and related assets from Empower Health Clinic Inc. of Vancouver. The Empower Health integrative health clinic was founded in 2014 by Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Rae St. Arnault and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Helen Loshny on Commercial Drive in East ...
Ozone treatment – Targeting the Root Causes of Arthritis Pain
By Dr. Patrick Callas, ND, Naturopathic Medicine Many of us think of arthritis as one of those unavoidable health conditions that can develop as we age. But the truth is, arthritis is more than just achy, swollen joints. It’s a progressive illness that can get worse with time and negatively impact nearly every aspect of daily life. While conventional treatments ...
3 Treatments for Perimenopause
By: Dr. Carolina Leon, ND, Naturopathic Pratitioner Irregular cycles, frequent PMS symptoms, heavy periods, cramps – these are a common experience for many forty-somethings. Perimenopause usually hits in a woman’s 40s, but can also start much earlier, or much later. The hormonal changes you experience during this four- to six-year time period leading up to menopause can bring with it ...
Understanding Postpartum Nutrient Deficiencies
Growing and delivering a baby is no small job for a women’s body. Pregnancy and breastfeeding require a large number of nutrients to be passed from mother to baby. This can lead to many different nutrient deficiencies such as iron, folate and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). In some cases, nutrient deficiencies can contribute to postpartum depression. Much research today shows that ...