I’ve just received the results of my NutrEval testing from Genova Diagnostics. For a mere $1200 CAN ($1000 USD) the NutrEval is considered to be one of the gold standard Functional Medicine tests available. It pretty much measures everything. Although the price tag on this test is high, I must say the report is actually very thorough and clearly outlines…
Being a bit of a tech geek …. this is the last thing that I really want to be talking about, but some recent research and media have made the issue unavoidable when it comes to good preventative health measures. Electromagnetics from wireless, cellphones, cordless phones and high voltage electrical circuitry are clearly bad for some people. Several years ago I…
As many of you know, it has been a busy year for Westcoast Integrative Health. We have settled into our new location on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver and are now connected to an amazing compounding pharmacy run by Peter Lee. Peter brings a wealth of knowledge, with regards to integrative medicine, and I have no doubt that Balanced Health…
More and more research is suggesting that a healthy gut is the key to a healthy life. The process of chronic inflammation has been shown to start in our mouths, as the following article outlines, with bacteria that can cause gum disease. One family that I have a particular interest in assessing for is Provetella. These organisms are called facultative…
After my first week as a Mediterranean I am really starting to get a feel for the differences between the western world and the “old” world. Aside from the food being amazing, one of the major differences I have observed is the overall attitude of the people here. The french would say it’s a “je ne sais quoi”, and I…
Located on a small island off the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, in the first 24 hours of our trip we are already engulfed in the rich culture of Mediterranean living. Although 20 hours of travelling was a little arduous, using the simple technique of slight sleep deprivation and circadian adjustment with cappuccino and melatonin, my wife and I woke up…