Category Archives: Heart Disease

Jan 22

Food for Cardiovascular Health

Media reports constantly bombard us with claims of extraordinary health benefits of the next superfood. Even as a Naturopathic Doctor, it can be quite overwhelming to keep up with the latest food trend, let alone staying on top of research supporting such claims. This holds especially true in the world of cardiovascular disease where misleading […]

Food for Cardiovascular Health
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  • No curry? No worry! Intravenous Curcumin: Background and Therapeutic Uses

    30 January 2016

    Curcumin, a naturally-occurring phytonutrient found in turmeric, has been one of the most highly-researched natural medicines to date. An age-old Aryuvedic medicine used for a va

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  • Fish Oil Supplementation

    01 September 2015

    There are few things we can do that are simpler and more impactful to our health than taking a good quality fish oil supplement. Numerous health benefits have been attributed to

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  • Vive Health’s 5 Healthy Heart Tips

    27 February 2015

    1.  Move your body! Your heart muscle, just like any other muscle in the body needs exercise to maintain top form.  You should aim to move your body for 20-30 minutes, 3-5 time

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  • Does Lower Cholesterol Prevent Heart Disease?

    24 February 2014

    As it turns out, when all of the research from the past 20 years is thoroughly reviewed, we find that lower cholesterol only reduces risk for heart disease in men who have had a

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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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