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This will allow our incredible patient care coordinators and management team to focus on other critical functions needed to continue providing our patients with the highest level of healthcare. | IHC Webinar Series Menopause Hormone Therapy – Risks and Benefits Menopause hormone therapy (MHT) is now covered under the National Pharmacare Plan in British Columbia. This means women can access certain hormone treatments free of charge or at a reduced cost. To help celebrate this significant milestone in Women’s Health in Canada, our very own Dr. Sarah Soles, ND, FABNO, MSCP, will be reviewing the benefits and risks of hormone therapy in perimenopause and beyond. This will include covering the impact of hormones on common menopausal concerns, including hot flashes, insomnia, weight management, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular health.
Dr. Soles, and several other naturopathic doctors at the Integrated Health Clinic are Menopause Society Certified Practitioners and offer virtual consultations. This removes the limitations of physical proximity to care and allows patients from across British Columbia to attain the highest level of menopause support with highly qualified physicians. This webinar will be filled to the brim with information, one you surely do not want to miss! To learn more, join Dr. Sarah Soles, ND, and register for the FREE webinar here: REGISTER Date: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Duration: 1 hour Platform: Zoom Webinar Spread the Word: Help us reach a wider audience! Share this webinar with friends, family, and anyone who may benefit from this valuable information. *All webinars are recoded and posted on our website for viewing post lectures* https://www.integratedhealthclinic.com/ihc-webinars/ For more information or any inquiries, please contact us at 604-888-8325 | ✨ OncANP Anual Conference ✨ | Our CCC team recently attended the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians annual conference in San Diego, California. The most important conference of every calendar year for those of us in the integrative oncology world, we reconnected with dear friends and colleagues, we learned, we networked, and we continued our never-ending continuing education. Dr. Sydney Moffatt, Dr. Gurdev Parmar, Dr. Sarah Denotter and Dr. Sarah Soles. | | ✨ Private Pay Pap testing & HPV testing now available! ✨ | Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening. While BC’s public program offers HPV testing every 5 years starting at age 25, some people prefer: - More frequent screening
- Combined HPV + Pap testing
- A personalized review of their risk with proactive treatment recommendations
If this is you, private pay Pap & HPV testing may be right for you.
Your body, your choice.
Public vs. Private Screening — What’s the Difference? | | BC Public Program | Private Option | | Eligibility Age | 25 | 18+ (individualized) | | Primary Test | HPV | HPV, Pap or co-testing | | Interval | Every 5 years (if negative) | Customized (1-5 yrs depending on preference and risk) | | Cost | Visit Cost Test Covered by MSP | Visit Cost Pap- $145 HPV- $185 Co-test (both)- $275 | | Recall System | Provincial reminder system | Direct clinic follow up | | Flexibility | Guideline- based | Personalized approach | Please call/email to inquire or book at (604) 888 8325 or email us at admin@integratedhealthclinic.com Dr. Karen Parmar, ND Naturopathic Physician in Gynecology Co-Founder/ Medical Director | Celiac Canadians Push for More Fair Grocery Costs | Canadians living with celiac disease face significant financial strain due to the high cost of gluten-free food, a medical necessity not just a lifestyle choice. A recent Globe and Mail article highlights how everyday gluten-free staples like bread, pasta, and baked goods remain far more expensive than their gluten-containing counterparts. Gluten-free foods often cost 150–500% more than
regular products due to specialized ingredients and production requirements. These costs rose even faster during the pandemic, making it increasingly difficult for people with celiac disease to maintain a safe, balanced diet while managing rising expenses. While Canada does offer some tax relief through the Medical
Expense Tax Credit, many find the process complex, time-consuming, and ultimately inadequate. Advocates argue that the current system fails to provide meaningful or equitable financial support.
In response, a federal House of Commons e-petition (E-6853) called on the Government of Canada to introduce a $1,000 refundable annual tax credit to help offset the cost of medically required gluten-free food.
The petition successfully gathered signatures (over 33,000) before closing in December 2025. On February 10, 2026 the Tax Fairness and Affordability petition was presented in the House of Commons by Sonia Sidhu, MP for Brampton South. The federal government now has 45 days to issue an official response, which could signal whether meaningful policy change is on the horizon.
For Canadians with celiac disease, this issue goes beyond grocery bills, it’s about fairness, access, and recognizing the real cost of managing a lifelong medical condition.
Read the full article here👇
Canadians with celiac disease want Ottawa to help lower grocery prices
To see the e-petition click here 👉 Petition e-6853
To speak with a Naturopathic Physician who understands (and lives with) celiac disease consider booking in with me, Dr. Hillary Godin, ND, at Integrated Health Clinic.
✨ Click on the link to book an appoinment with Dr. Hillary Godin. ✨ | Ozone therapy is emerging as a promising ally in the fight against HPV‑related cervical disease, with early clinical and translational research suggesting it may help reduce viral persistence, support local immunity, and potentially lower the risk of progression to cervical cancer when used as part of a comprehensive care plan.
How ozone therapy works in HPV
Ozone therapy delivers a carefully controlled gas mixture, most often via intravaginal insufflation, directly to the lower gynecological tract (vagina, exocervix, endocervix). This route allows broad contact with the surfaces where HPV tends to persist and where pre-cancerous changes arise. Preclinical and biochemical work suggests ozone can disrupt viral particles, modulate oxidative balance, and influence signaling pathways involved in chronic inflammation and cancer progression. By improving local conditions and immune activity, ozone
may help the cervix clear high‑risk HPV before it progresses to lesions or invasive cancer.
Emerging clinical benefits in HPV and cervical lesions
Several clinical reports and small studies describe encouraging outcomes when ozone is added to the management of HPV infections of the cervix. A prospective uncontrolled study of women with cervical HPV lesions found that intravaginal ozone, given over roughly six weeks, was associated with favorable cell changes, suggesting regression or improvement of HPV‑related abnormalities. Another clinical series comparing integrative care plus ozone versus ozone alone reported HPV clearance in about 80% of women receiving combined ozone–integrative therapy and about 60% in those treated with ozone alone, indicating that ozone can meaningfully contribute to viral control, especially within a multimodal protocol.
A preventive strategy against HPV‑related cervical cancer
A 2025 literature review specifically examined ozone vaginal insufflation as a strategy to prevent HPV‑related cancers of the lower gynecological tract. The authors highlight that ozone gas can diffuse simultaneously through the exocervix, endocervix, and upper vagina, covering the entire “at‑risk” mucosal field rather than just a small treated spot. This field‑effect is important because HPV‑driven changes can arise at multiple sites, and a therapy that addresses
the whole transformation zone may help reduce the chance that hidden foci are left behind. The review concludes that ozone therapy appears to be a particularly interesting preventive tool for HPV‑positive women when integrated with standard surveillance, vaccination where applicable, and individual risk‑factor modification.
Synergy with the vaginal microbiome and oxidative balance
Modern research emphasizes that HPV persistence and progression to CIN and cervical cancer are not driven by the virus alone; they are strongly influenced by the vaginal microenvironment and chronic oxidative stress. Disturbed vaginal microbiota, elevated pH, and ongoing reactive oxygen species (ROS) production all contribute to DNA damage and immune dysregulation in the cervix. By modulating oxidative balance and exerting antimicrobial effects, ozone therapy
may help restore a healthier vaginal ecosystem that is less hospitable to HPV infection. This ecological perspective makes ozone not just an antiviral tool, but a broader regulator of the cervical environment that supports mucosal healing and resilience. Read the full blog with references, here: Ozone therapy as a tool for HPV related cancers
Dr. Jennifer Kerr, ND
| Doctor Favourite Receipes | Protein Packed Energy Bites 🥜 | Ingredients: - 1½ cups whole rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 scoops protein powder, ¼ cup (I use Designs for Health Pure Paleo
chocolate or vanilla -available to purchase at IHC) - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons mini chocolate chips or cacao nibs
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions: - In a large bowl, mix together the oats, peanut butter, flax, honey, protein powder, vanilla, and chocolate chips. The mixture will be thick.
- Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the mixture, then use your hands to roll it into balls.
- Chill in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours, or until firm.
The protein balls keep well in the fridge for up to a week. They also freeze well. Note: these are easily modified - I’ve added in chia seeds, pistachios, chopped macadamia nuts, or whatever I have at home to add some
diversity! | Healing Salve is at our IHC dispensary or through online ordering! | Worried and missing the IHC Healing Salve? We know many patients have been using the handcrafted IHC Healing Salve for 20+ years, and may be missing it with the
consolidation of locations. It is available for purchase at our location in South Surrey/White Rock, or can be ordered on-line and shipped to your house! | | Did you know? - IHC has a supplement dispensary.
- We ship anywhere. For free for orders over $250.
- We keep our prices low, selling below the MSRP for all products.
If you are a patient of IHC and wanting to purchase from the dispensary, please phone/ email the clinic to obtain the link. | Hours of Operation Monday 9am-5pm Tuesday- Thursday 8am-8pm Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-3pm Online Follow-up Bookings For all existing patients, we suggest you take 5 minutes and register below for our online booking platform. This will give you the flexibility to conveniently book follow-up appointments with your doctor at no cost. Click the request registration link button below. On the Clinic/Pomelo/Telus landing page, click the Resend Registration Link just below the login button. Fill in your email address and click the send me instructions button. Click to Request Registration Link | We care about you. We approach every patient as a unique individual with needs specific to your health. Expect a caring approach from us all. Visit our website to learn more. | | | | |
