Category Archives: Digestive Health

Jun 16

Gut Bacteria and Naturopathic Medicine

“The three pounds of microbes that you carry around with you may be more important for some health conditions than every single gene in your genome.” Digestion, gut bacteria and probiotics are so important that as Naturopathic Doctors, we find ourselves spending quite a bit of time discussing these with our patients. The time is […]

Gut Bacteria and Naturopathic Medicine
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  • Castor Oil Packs

    25 September 2015

    The castor bean (Oleum ricini) has a traditional use as a cathartic (strong laxative when taken internally) and has been used for constipation and to induce labour. However, a mo

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  • Seasonal Allergies No More!

    17 April 2015

    The sun is shining and the warm weather is here, but for hundreds of people in Calgary, this time of year also brings itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and othe

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  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

    25 November 2014

    Why do we treat Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth? Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is incredibly common, and leads to numerous digestive symptoms, as well as con

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Testimonials

  • For at least the last three years I had been plagued with a "mysterious" nocturnal cough. I underwent a battery of tests ordered by doctors and specialists:

    CJ

    - Chronic Cough

  • My husband started seeing Dr Colin about six weeks ago about a bad back. He is now starting to become a believer in Holistic Medicine. Dr Colin has helped co

    AK

    - Back Pain

  • I have been going to naturopathic physicians for myself, my husband and my children for the past 25 years - for ear, throat and chest infections, allergies,

    MD

    - Menopause and Mood

  • Due to my physically demanding profession and my low calorie intake, I sought out the aid of intravenous (IV) vitamins mineral treatments. Dr. Colin has been

    HS

    - IV Nutrient Therapy

  • Two years ago, at age 60, I went to Dr. Patti Yik and asked if she could help me with two problems: First, high cholesterol – It had been high for years

    JS

    - Heart Health, Kidney Stones and Gout

  • Hi Dr. Colin, I've been meaning to get in touch with you! I am doing great…as of today, I am 9 weeks pregnant! You were actually one of the first people I

    JL

    - Fertility

  • Hi Dr. Patti, I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you. I felt pretty overwhelmed yesterday and a bit scared looking over everything as I was not give

    SO

    - A Big Thank You!

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