We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Sydney Moffatt, our new naturopathic oncology resident to Dr. Parmar. | Originally from rural Saskatchewan, Dr. Moffatt completed a Bachelor of Science at the U of S before pursing her naturopathic medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster. She is excited to explore her passion for integrative cancer care under the mentorship of Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO. | IHC Webinar Series Why am I so tired? Energy basics With Dr. Nicole Duffee B.Sc., ND Feeling tired? Think it might be your thyroid? adrenals? iron? Learn how to navigate through the basics of building up your energy and pulling out of perpetual fatigue. In this webinar Dr. Duffee will cover both basic testing and touch on the steps for more advanced testing. She will be focused on building a map of how to move through energy investigation and treatment. Female/male hormones and some less common energy zaps like autoimmune disorders will also be mentioned. To secure your spot, please register for the FREE webinar below: REGISTER Date: Wednesday - April 23rd, 2025 Time: 6:30-7:30pm 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. For more information or any inquiries, please contact us at 604-888-8325 | Pain Managed IUD Insertions | IUD insertions can be a very painful experience for women, often causing undue trauma for future medical procedures. The U.S. recognized this in 2024, with the following statement: “Health Officials urge doctors to address IUD insertion pain” “New Guidelines say doctors should help patients manage the pain” In August 2024 the CDC updated the IUD pain management guidelines, adding “Lidocaine (paracervical block or topical) for IUD placement might be useful for reducing patient pain.” https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/73/rr/rr7303a1.htm Here at IHC, we offer paracervical blocks for all IUD insertion procedures, as well as post-treatment protocols to minimize bleeding and pain. Ultrasound confirmation of proper IUD placement is also done onsite within the same visit. For more information on IUD insertions and removals at IHC visit: https://www.integratedhealthclinic.com/womens-health/iud/ Dr. Karen Parmar, ND Co-founder and Medical Director | Hormone Testing: Why It Matters | Hormone testing is an important tool in identifying imbalances that may affect your health and well-being. Unlike conventional approaches, naturopathic doctors often take a holistic view, considering the entire body and lifestyle factors when assessing hormone levels. We can measure key hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormones, cortisol, and testosterone. These tests help uncover issues that may not be immediately obvious but could contribute to symptoms like PMS, hot flashes, urinary issues, fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, or sleep disturbances. Naturopathic doctors look at hormone levels differently, we assess if your levels are too high or too low, we also look to see if your levels are in correct ratios to each other. For example, you can have high estrogen or low progesterone which may have similar symptoms but are treated differently. Looking at levels of hormones along with your symptoms will give us the best information to tailor a unique treatment meant for you. Testing is crucial for anyone experiencing unexplained health changes, as it helps pinpoint specific hormonal disruptions. By accurately assessing hormone levels, naturopathic doctors can offer solutions that not only address symptoms but also promote long-term health and vitality, supporting the body’s natural ability to heal and thrive. Dr. Karen McGee, ND | From the Cancer Care Center | Cancer Doesn't Wait. Neither Should You | We all know somebody… right? In Canada today, we are at a stage where >2 out of 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with a cancer in their lifetime… almost half of us! I have spent 25 years treating people living with cancer. I would like to spend the rest of my career also helping people prevent it, and at the very least, find it at its very earliest stages for the best possible outcomes. Enter cancer screening. Cancer screening aims to detect cancer through examinations and testing in patients with no signs or symptoms. Detecting cancer in its earliest stages significantly improves treatment success rates, making regular screenings essential to any proactive prevention strategy. We refer qualified patients into the public breast (mammography), cervical (HPV), colon (colonoscopy) and lung (CT) programs. In addition, our advanced screening options include global diagnostics and FDA-approved tests not available in Canada’s public system, providing unmatched early detection capabilities. We also offer the most cutting-edge technologies available today, including whole body MRI and skin mapping. Research shows that up to 80% of cancers are linked to lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and environmental exposures. You can take control of your health and reduce your risk by strategically addressing these in an evidence-informed, integrative manner. The best way to prevent cancer is to have a personalized, comprehensive plan to reduce your risk. Prevention is about more than early detection—it’s about understanding your unique health profile and actioning personalized prevention strategies designed for you. At the Integrated Health Clinic, we create comprehensive, individualized prevention plans to maximize your health and minimize your cancer risks. To determine whether cancer screening is something you should prioritize, I have developed a one-of-a-kind Cancer Risk Algorithm that helps determine a person’s overall risk for developing cancer, and which types of cancer are most relevant for that person. This is based on the most up-to-date data on cancer risk factors. Take the IHC’s very own Cancer Risk Assessment, and see if YOU should start your own personalized screening and prevention plan: Click to Take The IHC Digital Cancer Risk Assessment. I sincerely hope that this motivates our patients to engage in this incredible opportunity. Especially those of you with a strong family history of cancer, a personal history of cancer, or those of you that have been exposed to known cancer risk factors. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO | Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, limiting daily activities and reducing quality of life. Traditional pain management often involves medications, physical therapy, or surgery. However, regenerative medicine offers innovative treatments that address the root cause of pain rather than merely masking symptoms. Click here to read the full blog | | Doctor Favourite Receipes | Macaroni & Cheese Lite This recipe, adapted from The New Moosewood Cookbook's "Macaroni & Cheese Lite" is a healthy comfort food that will please the whole family. Ingredients 0.5 lb (approximately 3 cups) of dry pasta (macaroni, fusilli, penne) - a whole wheat or spelt pasta will add additional fiber 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cups chopped onions 2 minced large cloves of garlic 0.5 lb sliced mushrooms 4 cups shredded or chopped cabbage 1 tsp salt 1 tsp caraway seeds 1 bunch of fresh spinach, chopped (kale can also be used) 2 cups cottage cheese 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 2 tbsp minced fresh dill (or 2 tsp dried) 2 cups grated cheddar cheese Ground black pepper, to taste Sprinkle of sunflower seeds (optional) Directions 1) Preheat your oven to 350 F and grease a 9x13 inch pan with olive oil. 2) Cook the pasta until just barely tender, then drain. 3) Heat the olive oil in a deep pot, then add the onions and saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, mushrooms, cabbage, salt, and caraway seeds. Stir, cover, and cook for ~ 10 minutes (when the cabbage is tender). Stir in spinach, remove from heat, and add the pasta. Note: if substituting kale for spinach, add this earlier to allow for more cooking time. 4) Stir in the cottage cheese, yogurt, dill, black pepper, and half of the cheddar. Spread into the pan, sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and a few sunflower seeds. Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes, until heated through. Enjoy! Dr. Sarah Soles, ND | Did you know? - IHC has a supplement dispensary in our White Rock Location.
- 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. | April 2025 - Featured Product A.C.E.S + Zinc We are committed to providing our patients with the best prices, value, and quality in nutritional supplements and natural products. Offering free delivery for orders over $100, we are also trying to make procuring your supplements as convenient as possible. Professional product vitamins, minerals, amino acids, oils, protein powders, botanicals, and so much more. This month’s featured product is A.C.E.S + Zinc and here are some of its benefits: - Involved in a complex network of antioxidants, needed to regenerate one another, encourage detoxification, build glutathione and prevent cellular damage.
- Help ensure proper immune function, reduce the frequency of common infections.
- Direct and potent anti-viral action, useful in both chronic and acute viral infections.
- Male infertility is often a result of free radical damage and mitochondrial disruption leading to abnormal sperm parameters. improve both sperm count and sperm function, and zinc can improve testosterone levels in zinc-deficient men.
- Capable of increasing blood levels of progesterone in women.
- In both men and women experiencing low thyroid function, selenium is needed for proper conversion of T4 to T3 and zinc is beneficial for improving thyroid receptor sensitivity.
- Crucial for collagen production and tissue healing, consider in trauma, surgery, bone fractures, and open wounds.
- Should be considered in cases of acne vulgaris, acne rosaceae, psoriasis, eczema and any skin condition to reduce irritation and improve healing.
A.C.E.S + Zinc provides evidence-based vitamins and minerals in well-absorbed and stable forms for complete antioxidant support. Available in 60 vegetable capsule and 120 vegetable capsule bottles. | Hours of Operation - Fort Langley Monday & Tuesday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Thursday & Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Hours of Operation - White Rock Monday - Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm On Line 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 better flexibility to book your appointments 24 hours/ day, 7 days a week at no cost. Click the registration request link below, on the clinic page click the send registration just below the login button. Click to Request Registration Link | Hours of Operation - Fort Langley Monday & Tuesday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Thursday & Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Hours of Operation - White Rock Monday - Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm On Line 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 better flexibility to book your appointments 24 hours/ day, 7 days a week at no cost. Click the registration request link below, on the clinic page click the send registration just below the login 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. | | | | |
