Ascent Health Clinic

10/26/2022

In our newest blog post Dr. Roberts shares his top tips for a better night’s sleep.

Head to the link in our bio to read his recommendations.

10/19/2022

Did you know that Naturopathic Doctors are covered by most extended health insurance plans? Your plan may start over in 2023. Book soon to use up your 2022 benefits!

Check out the link in our bio for a list of insurance companies we accept.

10/07/2022

This year we are thankful for all of our patients and clients! Thank you for being a part of our journey. We will be closed Thanksgiving Monday but we are wishing you a happy and festive Thanksgiving with all your family and friends! 🍁🦃

09/22/2022

Happy Autumn 🍂🍁🌾

New recipe out from our Nutritionist Alanna for Autumn Roasted Vegetable Curry Soup. Check out the recipe on our blog, the link is in our bio!

“With the beautiful Fall weather we have had so far this is one of our dinner favourites. All the hearty vegetables are very filling and warming as we head into these cooler Autumn evenings.” - Alanna

08/22/2022

Dr. Roberts, ND is now accepting new virtual patients.

Improving your health has never been easier, you can meet with Dr. Roberts from the comfort of our home at a time that works for you.

All appointments are done through a 100% secure video platform that complies with stringent PHIPA privacy standards.

Click the link in bio to sign up for you initial consultation.

06/27/2022

New recipe from Alanna 〰️

“Starting off your day with a high protein recipe is a great tool for blood sugar management, weight loss and sustaining energy throughout the day.“

Click the link in bio to access these delicious recipes.

05/25/2022

One of the many tools used by Naturopathic Doctors for the most effective patient care is laboratory testing.

Naturopaths in Ontario can order most of the same conventional blood tests as allopathic doctors. They can also utilize further testing such as:

〰️ Food Sensitivity Testing
〰️ Comprehensive Stool Analysis
〰️ Salivary Hormone Testing
& more

These tests help to to uncover root causes and help guide individual treatment plans.

Message us to book a free 15 minute meet and greet with Dr. Roberts to see if any of these services would be right for you.

05/19/2022

Naturopathic Medicine Week 2022!

Posted • It's ! Naturopathic Medicine Week celebrates the value of naturopathic medicine, highlighting naturopathic doctors and their role in providing comprehensive, integrated care to Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Click the link in our bio to learn more!

05/12/2022

In honour of Naturopathic Medicine week starting on the 16th we thought we would share a bit more about this amazing profession. 🧑‍⚕️

Naturopathy is a regulated health profession in Ontario. Naturopathic doctors require a 4-year undergraduate degree including prerequisite medical sciences from an accredited university, before applying to a four-year post-graduate program at a CNME accredited naturopathic college.

During and after their 4 years of study, naturopathic doctors are required to write two sets of board exams administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE), before they are able to register for their license.

Naturopathic doctors are trained to diagnose diseases and treat patients with safe and effective evidence-informed medicine. Some of the modalities used by Naturopathic doctors are:

〰️ Botanical medicine
〰️ Clinical nutrition
〰️ Traditional Chinese medicine
〰️ Acupuncture
〰️ Hydrotherapy
〰️ Lifestyle counselling

05/01/2022

This medicinal root is from the Ginger plant (zingiber officinale roscoe) and known for its beneficial reduction in nausea and vomiting and anti-inflammatory effects.

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancies (NVP) is seen in 50-80% of pregnancies.

"The impact of the use of ginger as an antiemetic in NVP has been extensively investigated in clinical studies for at least 30 years. Multiple meta-analyses have shown that ginger root taken during the first trimester of pregnancy significantly decreased NVP when compared to placebo."

There is also promising research developing on the effects of Ginger on chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting.

**You should always speak with a qualified healthcare practitioner before initiating any herbal medication.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4818021/

04/14/2022

will be closed tomorrow Friday April 15th to spend time with our families.

Wishing everyone a sunny, fun and family filled Easter weekend. 🐣🌷

04/10/2022

New blog post 〰️

“The health benefits of consuming well prepared bone broth range from supporting the digestive system, restoring a healthy immune system, and helping with healthy skin and joints”

Click the link in bio to read our Bone Broth Basics blog by Holistic Nutritionist Alanna.

04/01/2022

Herbal medicines have a long history of use and can encourage bodily systems to return to a state of homeostasis. Each month we will focus on one plant, its clinical usages, and fun facts.

This beautiful yellow flower is St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum L.). It can be found blooming all over southwestern Ontario in the early summer months. This amazing plant is known for its antidepressant activity, wound healing ability, and antiviral properties.

In a meta-analysis of 27 clinical trials and over 3800 participants compared the antidepressant effects of a common class of prescription medications know as selective serotonin reputable inhibitors (SSRIs) to St John's Wort. The study’s investigators found that St John's Wort had a higher effectiveness in treating mild to moderate depression symptoms compared to the conventional antidepressant medication.

St. John’s Wort should not be taken with other medications and you should always speak with a qualified healthcare practitioner before initiating any herbal medication.

When you’re out on your early summer walks this year be sure to keep an eye out for this impressive flower.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28064110/

03/21/2022

We are excited to announce that our exclusive store is now accessible to all patients and clients of Ascent Health Clinic.

The store provides:
• Great prices on professional grade supplements
• Free recipe guides
• Bonus natural health educational material
& more!

To create an account head to our website (link in bio) and click on store.

Note: only patients and clients of Ascent Health Clinic are able to access the members area. Please call us for more information.

03/15/2022

New blog post 〰️

“Vitamin D insufficiency affects almost 50% of the global population, and is of concern for Canadians due to our northern latitude.”

In our new blog post Dr. Roberts, ND dives into all things Vitamin D. Click the link in bio to read more and let us know if you have had your Vitamin D levels tested this year!

03/14/2022

03/07/2022

Introducing Alanna Fournie, CNP 👩🏻‍🌾

Alanna is our Holistic Nutritionist. She provides coaching and education for nutritional and lifestyle intervention. She also offers individualized and easy to implement meal plans to help her clients reach their health goals. Alanna is well versed and has interest in supporting the following:

- weight management
- digestive concerns
- healthy hormonal balance
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Alanna is a new Mama to her 4 month old son and slowly starting to ease back into accepting new clients. Availability is limited but she is offering free 15 minute meet and greets to see if her services are a good fit for you. Click the link and bio to book your meet and greet.

03/05/2022

Introducing Dr. Tyler Roberts, ND 👨🏻‍⚕️
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Dr. Roberts is knowledgeable in all areas of health with a primary focus on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental health conditions, and digestive concerns. He is well versed in both naturopathic and conventional medical treatments, recommending them appropriately in complement to one another. He strives to collaborate with other health care providers to establish a synergistic health network for his patients.

Dr. Roberts is now accepting new patients and his services are covered by most extended health benefits. Click the link in bio to book a free 15 minute meet and greet to learn how your health can benefit from his healthcare services.