Dr. Jennifer Luis, B.Sc., B.Ed., N.D.
One of the most frustrating aspects of weight loss is when results are not achieved despite doing everything “right”. I regularly hear about weight loss struggles even with personal training 4-5 times per week doing high intensity workouts and eating a sugar-free, low carb diet. Continue reading
Dr. Tasreen Alibhai
Its April. Here in Vancouver we are definitely ready for spring and sunshine. At this time of the year, many people are hitting the gyms, getting on healthy eating plans and have weight loss on their mind. After all, summer is just around the corner! Continue reading
Dr. Tasreen Alibhai
Metabolism is a big topic today! Many chronic health conditions including diabetes, heart disease, Neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and even Autism can be viewed as metabolic disorders; stemming from underlying problems in metabolism. Continue reading
Dr. Tasreen Alibhai
Precision Medicine is a revolutionary new model of medicine that selects the appropriate and best therapies for an individual patient based on diagnostic testing, with DNA genetic testing being at the forefront of precision medicine. Continue reading
Dr. Natalie Waller, ND
Have you heard about Detox? Are you considering if you should be doing one? Why would you do one? Which is right for me? Continue reading
Dr. Jennifer Luis, B.Sc., B.Ed., N.D.
The vegetable most commonly associated with fall brings a smile to most faces in October. Cucurbits maxima from the Curcurbitaceae family (aka pumpkin from the squash family) is currently appearing in most Starbucks lattes and bakery shelf pies. Continue reading
Dr. Quinn Rivet B.Sc., N.D.
“The results from both epidemiological and physiological studies have demonstrated a strong association between excess abdominal adipose tissue and the presence of metabolic risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD), including insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and increased circulating inflammatory proteins”(1). Continue reading
Dr. Tasreen Alibhai
I commonly hear many of my patients mentioning they are having a difficult time losing fat or gaining muscle even though they are working out very hard, lifting weights and eating very clean. The problem may be due to the amount of stress they are under. Specifically I am referring to Cortisol levels. Continue reading