5 Things to Know about Infertility
More and more couples are starting families later in life and thus the number of people experiencing infertility has gone up significantly over the last two decades. People can have trouble having their first child, but equally heartbreaking is the inability to conceive or carry a second or third child. Naturopathic physicians are in a […]
Acupuncture for Men's Health
Men may experience a number of changes throughout their lives. Some of these changes may be in the realm of sexual health (such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and prostatitis) but many men also experience other health challenges, such as low back pain, depression, and insomnia. Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for all […]
Hormone Testing: What it Really Reveals
In my naturopathic medical practice, I commonly have patients come in who want to have their hormones tested. They feel something isn’t right. They don’t feel their best, and they suspect that hormones are to blame, so they want to be tested. But hormone testing isn’t as simple as it seems. We have to find […]
Boosting Testosterone Naturally by Dr. Shawn Peters, ND
Testosterone is a sex hormone, often thought of as the “male” hormone (though males simply have more of it, as females have more estrogen). Testosterone often provides the spark that can be fundamental to the experience of many men, like robust energy, libido, and strength. Decreased levels of testosterone can result in low energy, reduced […]
Hormone Tests: What They Really Reveal
In my naturopathic medical practice, I commonly have patients come in who want to have their hormones tested. They feel something isn’t right. They don’t feel their best, and they suspect that hormones are to blame, so they want to be tested. But hormone testing isn’t as simple as it seems. We have to find […]
Finding Calm within the Storm
Life is full of twist and turns, good days and bad days, change and uncertainty. These are the things we cannot change. What we can change is how we deal with all the ups and downs of life. We can face our fears and work through them as best we can. We can call upon […]
Hope for Parkinson’s Disease
Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox are famous people who have Parkinson’s disease, and one in 500 people in Canada will join their ranks. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a degenerative neurological disease that slowly affects the ability to control movement. Symptoms can include tremors, difficulty walking and speaking. Early symptoms can include decreased thirst, loss […]
Hope for Parkinson's Disease
Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox are famous people who have Parkinson’s disease, and one in 500 people in Canada will join their ranks. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a degenerative neurological disease that slowly affects the ability to control movement. Symptoms can include tremors, difficulty walking and speaking. Early symptoms can include decreased thirst, loss […]
Understanding Food Allergies and Sensitivities
Have you noticed that more and more people are avoiding certain foods for health reasons? It turns out that food allergies and intolerances are more common than we once thought. Identifying and eliminating food allergies can solve a broad range of health problems. I have had hundreds of patients find that once they learn to […]
Preventing Illness while Travelling
Even though we live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, many people from the Comox Valley travel abroad for business or pleasure. Part of preventative medicine is planning ahead for a safe trip and making good choices while overseas. How far you need to go to ensure a healthy travels depends […]