212014Oct
Stress causes Cancer

Stress causes Cancer

Written by: Dr. Adam McLeod , ND Everyday in my practice I see cancer patients who feel that there is a very strong emotional source to their cancer. Patients will often be able to directly connect the formation of their cancer with a stressful event in their life. This is not an imaginary connection, there…

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212014Oct
Low Dose Naltrexone and Cancer

Low Dose Naltrexone and Cancer

Low Dose Naltrexone and Cancer By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Naltrexone is typically used for patients with opioid or alcohol dependence. It is a molecule that powerfully counteracts the effects of opioids. At lower doses this drug can be used with cancer patients to help balance the immune system and inhibit the growth of…

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22014Oct
The Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy

The Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy originated in the early 1930s, starting with an understanding of cranial movement by William Sutherland, a doctor of Osteopathy. Sutherland believed that human skull bones are not fused, but rather that there is a subtle rhythm of motion as the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the fluid that bathes the brain and spinal…

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252014Sep
Exercise and Cancer

Exercise and Cancer

By: Dr. Adam McLeod, ND, BSc Everyone has heard that exercise is good for your wellbeing. This is not debated at all in the medical community yet when it comes to cancer care patients often forget about the benefits of exercise as they focus their attention on more exotic treatment plans. Exercise is not a…

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182014Sep
Food Allergy Testing – The Naturopathic Approach

Food Allergy Testing – The Naturopathic Approach

A large portion of the food we eat today is processed, refined, nutrient deficient, and heavily contaminated with preservatives and artificial colourings and flavorings. The increased chemical exposure disrupts the immune system and renders it hyper-sensitive and prone to allergic reactions. There are different types of reactions in the body to certain foods. You can…

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52014Sep
Naturopathic Medicine and Cancer

Naturopathic Medicine and Cancer

Naturopathic Medicine and Cancer By: Dr. Adam McLeod ND, BSc (Hon) Naturopathic medicine has a wide range of tools that can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine to effectively treat cancer. Many people have this underlying assumption that naturopathic treatments are not “evidence based” because otherwise their oncologist would have recommended them. The truth…

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32014Sep
A Naturopathic Approach to Multiple Sclerosis

A Naturopathic Approach to Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a degenerative neurological illness that affects the central nervous system, the part of your body that controls behavior and movement and damages the motor abilities of the body, such as walking and gripping, in a range of unpredictable and uncomfortable ways. MS affects millions of people across the world. In North…

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262014Aug
DCA and Cancer

DCA and Cancer

DCA and Cancer By: Dr. Adam McLeod , ND, BSc Several years ago there was a huge buzz in the media about Dichloroacetic Acid (DCA) and its use in cancer1. The public was outraged that DCA could be an effective cancer therapy and that the government showed little interest because DCA could not be patented….

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202014Aug
Is the Alkaline Diet an Effective Cancer Treatment?

Is the Alkaline Diet an Effective Cancer Treatment?

Every day I see cancer patients who are drinking alkaline water and focusing a significant amount of their time and energy on alkaline foods. Is this an effective cure for cancer? The short answer is no and any observed positive effects have nothing to do with the foods being alkaline. Let me explain why this…

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142014Aug
Naturopathic Approach to Maintaining a Healthy Pregnancy

Naturopathic Approach to Maintaining a Healthy Pregnancy

 One of the best times to start incorporating naturopathic habits into your life is while planning a pregnancy or during pregnancy. Naturopathic medicine can offer effective and safe solutions to a wide array of pregnancy related concerns and symptoms. It is always best to ask your Naturopathic Doctor how to address any specific concerns or symptoms you…

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