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Nova Health Integrative Medicine

"Where Healthcare Meets Natural Science" Find solutions for your health problems. We offer the best in natural and integrative therapies.

Our team of caring doctors can help you find optimal health. Conveniently located inside the Core Link Wellness Centre in downtown Burlington, Ontario.

06/19/2022

Thank you for all your support! We were able to reach our goal of raising $5000 for Rethink Breast Cancer.

03/05/2022

Please visit our clinic website to find various ways you can support the people of Ukraine www.novahealth.ca

09/30/2021

Today honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We are glad that today has become a Federally recognized statutory holiday. We hope our Provinces will take the same step to recognize the importance of this day.

$A bone density test is important to identify those at risk of broken bones (i.e. fractures), confirm a diagnosis of oste...$

08/05/2021

A bone density test is important to identify those at risk of broken bones (i.e. fractures), confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis, and monitor treatment of osteoporosis. The most common type of bone density test is called a DEXA scan. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Although age is the main risk factor for osteoporosis, there are proven ways to help reduce risk of bone loss and keep bones strong: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1. EXERCISE: This cannot be stressed enough! Exercise, especially weight-bearing exercises, is one of THE best ways to prevent bone loss. Building muscle strength helps to protect our bones and prevent falls from happening. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2. CALCIUM & VITAMIN D. Foods high in calcium such as leafy green vegetables and salmon, are important to help remodeling of bones. As we get older, our ability to absorb calcium decreaases which is why it's important to make sure that we are maximizing and supplementing as necessary. Vitamin D helps to build stronger bones by increasing the absorption of calcium. Vitamin D deficiency contributes to osteoporosis because calcium isn't able to be absorbed as readily. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Always check with your healthcare provider if supplementing with any vitamins and minerals. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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07/29/2021

Purified extracts of the European mistletoe plant have been used for decades outside of North America as a complementary treatment to support patients with cancer. The scientific data suggests that ingredients in this plant have anti-cancer properties, and when used correctly, can have a positive impact on immune system. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The proper extract uses purified solution from the leaves of the plant. This is important because oral use of the berries is toxic and should be avoided. Administration is by injection, either under the skin or intravenously. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Mistletoe has a large volume of human clinical trial research which shows it is safe, and can help cancer patients with quality of life markers such as improved energy, wellbeing, mood, and pain levels. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Currently, the cancer centre at Johns Hopkins University is concluding its Phase I clinical trial on intravenous mistletoe in patients with solid tumours. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Our naturopathic doctors have been using mistletoe extract with patients for almost 15 years. If you would like to know more, please contact the clinic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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07/18/2021

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) can be extremely distressing to those experience it. There are certain chemotherapeutic drugs that have a higher chance of causing CIPN but even in this population, it's hard to predict why someone might get it. Not only is there a lack of predictive factors, when someone does start to get CIPN, it can be difficult to manage because there are no specific medications that are used for this purpose. Unfortunately, if CIPN becomes debilitating, the only option for many is a dose reduction or stopping chemotherapy altogether. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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However, one of the modalities that have been shown to help reduce severity of CIPN is acupuncture. Acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely thin needles at certain locations on the body (acupoints). There is growing research to suggest acupuncture is beneficial for reducing severity and preventing progression of CIPN. One of the benefits of using acupuncture is the lack of interactions with medication and chemotherapy so many of our patients can do both acupuncture and continue chemotherapy at the same time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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07/13/2021

Do you know how old your heart is? (P.S. It's NOT the same as your age!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Heart age is a way to understand your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. This calculation is based on well-studied risk factors that contribute to heart (and overall cardiovascular) health such as smoking status, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, physical activity etc. A younger heart age means there is a lower risk of heart disease whereas a higher heart age means higher risk of heart disease. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Not surprisingly, many Canadians have a heart age thats older than their actual age. Curious about your heart age and what you can do to lower it? Reach out to one of your naturopathic doctors today.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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07/05/2021

Did you know that you can use acupuncture for labour induction? There is a growing interest in complementary and alternative methods for labour induction as medical inductions can have significant side effects. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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HOW? There is evidence to suggest that acupuncture can increase the readiness of the cervix for labour. From a physiologic perspective, it's hypothesized that acupuncture can stimulate the uterus through increasing the secretion of oxytocin and/or increasing the parasympathetic stimulation of the uterus - either way, promoting uterine contractility. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, acupuncture can be used to draw the energy ("Qi") down thereby promoting uterine contractions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are you interested to incorporate acupuncture as a part of your labour and delivery plan? Contact one of our naturopathic doctors today! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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05/24/2021

You've probably heard of personal hygiene and dental hygiene but have you heard of SLEEP HYGIENE? 👇🏽⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sleep hygiene refers to behavioral and environmental practices to help with insomnia. Good sleep habits are important to establish when tackling insomnia and is usually one of the FIRST things that we go over when talking about insomnia with our patients. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Try out the following tips to have a better quality of sleep:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Avoid blue light from phones, computers and tv 2 hours before bedtime ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Avoid caffeine for several hours before bedtime ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Keep your room slightly cooler than you would during the day⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Avoid working out before bedtime⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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05/17/2021

If you're reading this you likely suspect there's something in your diet causing your symptoms. Symptoms of food sensitivity can include one or more of: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- bloating, stomach pain, rashes or hives, diarrhea, excess gas, inflammatory conditions, and more...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There are generally two ways to identify food sensitivities, and we recommend people do both: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1) Elimination diet⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2) Food Sensitivity blood test⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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An elimination diet this is where you eliminate all foods for a period of at least 3 weeks that are known to cause symptoms in many people. Top offenders are dairy, gluten, eggs, some nuts/seeds, and even certain fruits and beans. A gradual re-introduction can help narrow down which food group is the problem for you. This type of diet is hard to do and takes TIME and PATIENCE, but it can be done with guidance. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To help narrow down the list of problem foods and speed up the time it takes to do an elimination diet, you can do a FOOD SENSITIVITY TEST. It checks up to 200 different foods, and measures a type of antibody called IgG in your blood. Your immune system produces this antibody in response to specific foods, and if you produce too much, it can cause the symptoms mentioned above. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This tests isn't for food ALLERGY, which is different than food food SENSITIVITY. There's also LACTOSE INTOLERANCE, which is different too. If you're not sure what's what, then let's talk.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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05/10/2021

To say that this last year has been mentally, emotionally, and physically challenging could be an understatement. The pandemic has highlighted how much our mental health can be affected during times of stress, isolation, and anxiety. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As regulated health care providers, we have been providing essential care to our community since June 2020. Since that time, we have noticed a large uptake in people using acupuncture. Acupuncture continues to be an intervention that has been shown, over and over again in the literature, to show benefit in supporting mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, and stress. Acupuncture protocols are determined individually based on HOW a concern is presented. Patients also use their acupuncture session as a form of self care, a space for themselves to meditate, breathe, or even take a small acu-nap! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have you tried acupuncture before? Let us know in the comments 👇🏽⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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05/03/2021

Did you know that self-breast exams are NO LONGER recommended? Your breast health is a little more nuanced than a hard and fast guideline of self-breast exams. Some of the most commonly found lumps in the breast are actually benign (not cancerous). It's become well known that especially pre-menopausal women have a high incidence of breast nodules and breast cysts that cause no harm. These spots can change and cycle along with a woman's menstrual cycle, and some of them appear and disappear. Because of this, self-breast exams are no longer recommended because women kept finding these nodules and cysts. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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However, it is STILL RECOMMENDED that women are familiar with the way their breasts are and feel. For example, knowing that some nodules come and go with the menstrual cycle can be helpful for understanding your breast health. This is important because if you notice there are any spots that are abnormal to you or they are growing, you should seek out your healthcare provider for direction. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Early breast cancer detection is KEY for reducing death associated with breast cancer!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2238 Caroline Street
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Wednesday	9am - 5pm
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We are a team of naturopathic doctors who believe in evidence informed natural treatments for chronic and acute health conditions. We offer detailed health consultations and laboratory testing to create an individualized treatment plan for you. Therapies often used are nutritional counselling, vitamin and supplements, herbal medicine, acupuncture, bio-identical hormone therapy, and intravenous vitamin therapy. We operate in a wellness centre with other allied health professions such as osteopathic manual practitioners and massage therapist and are always open to collaborating with your other health providers.