Articles & Health Tips
In a recent article published by Cancer Network (Journal of Oncology digital platform) some of the causes of chemo brain were explored. The American Cancer Society describes chemo brain as a decrease in mental “sharpness” before, during, and after cancer treatment. Many things have been shown to contribute to chemo brain – including cancer itself, […]
In a study published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers prospectively followed over 16000 American adults with diverse ethnic backgrounds and no known coronary heart disease or heart failure at baseline. Questionnaires were used to determine dietary patterns and these were repeated every 6 months for an average of 8.7 […]
In a study published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers prospectively followed over 16000 American adults with diverse ethnic backgrounds and no known coronary heart disease or heart failure at baseline. Questionnaires were used to determine dietary patterns and these were repeated every 6 months for an average of 8.7 […]
The pressures of juggling modern life may leave you feeling exhausted. Finding the time and motivation to fit in exercise can be challenging; especially if you find it laborious and the end result underwhelming. It’s not surprising then that more people are turning to HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training). In a recent study (High-Intensity Interval Training […]
“A VERY LOW DOSE of tamoxifen—5 mg/d, given for 3 years rather than 5 years—halved the risk of breast cancer recurrence or new lesions over placebo in women with breast intraepithelial neoplasia, without producing the usual toxicities seen with the standard dose.” This is good news for women currently taking Tamoxifen, but what is Tamoxifen […]
When you are dealing with cancer, you want to do everything you can to help treat this potentially devastating disease. That is why more and more people are engaging complementary medicine, alongside standard health care, for more complete cancer management and life extension.
In collaboration with Innovative Fitness Port Moody we are please to offer value added packages including facials and fitness for the month of October. Read more about this promotion on our blog today at Port Moody Health, Integrative Medicine & Cancer Centre.
Why Is vitamin D Important? Vitamin D regulates the function of a variety of tissues; in fact there are specific vitamin D receptors in almost every tissue of the body.
As the leaves are falling and sweater season has begun, it also marks the beginning of “cold and flu” season. Before you are hit with a nasty illness, take the time to practice prevention and strengthen your immune system.
(Lyme borreliosis) Lyme disease, is an infectious disease caused by spirochaete bacteria of the genus Borrelia. The bacterium is present in ticks and is passed into human blood when a tick attaches itself to the skin and begins to feed.
