Wallace Integrated Health Centre

Wallace Integrated Health Centre We are a multi-disciplinary health clinic, with a Naturopathic Doctor and various other practitioners.

The Wallace Integrated Health Centre is a multi-disciplinary natural health clinic for the whole family, featuring Naturopathic Medicine and various other health care practitioners. Our goal is to provide high quality, comprehensive natural health care in a friendly and caring environment.

**If you need to contact the clinic, please call 705-474-2727. Do not rely on a post on this page, we do not always check it promptly!***

Celebrating all administrative professionals this week, but a special shout out to Brunhilde, who has kept this place ru...
04/22/2026

Celebrating all administrative professionals this week, but a special shout out to Brunhilde, who has kept this place running smoothly through a lot of upheaval in the past year. Thank you for all you do!

I love learning new things, and although it can be hard to admit when we have been wrong, it’s the best way to grow and ...
04/17/2026

I love learning new things, and although it can be hard to admit when we have been wrong, it’s the best way to grow and get better at what we do!

You may have heard about the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” lists regarding pesticides on produce and organic foods. I used to recommend these lists all the time, but I rarely refer to them anymore.

Here’s the problem: it makes it seem like certain fruits and veggies are “dangerous” unless you buy organic. In reality, the pesticide residues found on conventionally grown produce are typically well below safety limits set by regulators. That means the health risk is extremely low.

What these lists can do is scare people away from eating fruits and vegetables altogether—especially if organic options aren’t affordable or accessible (which is super common in northern Ontario). And that’s a much bigger issue, because eating fewer fruits and veggies is far worse for your health than trace pesticide exposure.

The rankings are based on detection, not actual risk or how much people consume. Seeing a strawberry labeled “dirty” doesn’t mean it’s unsafe—it just means residues were detectable at very small levels.

Bottom line: Eat more produce—organic or conventional. If you can find and afford organic produce, amazing. If you can support your local organic farmers, please do! I do try to eat organic when I can. But even if you can’t, wash your produce, enjoy it, and don’t let fear-based lists keep you from making healthy choices.

Health isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency. 🍎🥦


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I love learning new things, and although it can be hard to admit when we have been wrong, it's the best way to grow and ...
04/17/2026

I love learning new things, and although it can be hard to admit when we have been wrong, it's the best way to grow and get better at what we do!

You may have heard about the "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean Fifteen" lists regarding pesticides on produce and organic foods. I used to recommend these lists all the time, but I rarely refer to them anymore.

Here’s the problem: it makes it seem like certain fruits and veggies are “dangerous” unless you buy organic. In reality, the pesticide residues found on conventionally grown produce are typically well below safety limits set by regulators. That means the health risk is extremely low.

What these lists can do is scare people away from eating fruits and vegetables altogether—especially if organic options aren’t affordable or accessible (which is super common in northern Ontario). And that’s a much bigger issue, because eating fewer fruits and veggies is far worse for your health than trace pesticide exposure.

The rankings are based on detection, not actual risk or how much people consume. Seeing a strawberry labeled “dirty” doesn’t mean it’s unsafe—it just means residues were detectable at very small levels.

Bottom line: Eat more produce—organic or conventional. If you can find and afford organic produce, amazing. If you can support your local organic farmers, please do! I do try to eat organic when I can. But even if you can't, wash your produce, enjoy it, and don’t let fear-based lists keep you from making healthy choices.

Health isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency. 🍎🥦


Looking to improve your sleep? Have you considered sleep pressure?Sleep pressure is the body's biological drive to sleep...
04/02/2026

Looking to improve your sleep? Have you considered sleep pressure?

Sleep pressure is the body's biological drive to sleep. It builds up as adenosine accumulates in the brain throughout the time we are awake. Think of it as a "tired tank" that fills up, signaling the need for sleep.
If your sleep pressure isn't high enough, it can be difficult to fall or stay asleep.

Mental and physical activity during the day increases sleep pressure, as does a dark and calm environment at night. Morning light, especially from the sun, helps build sleep pressure, and caffeine decreases it.
For most people, sleep pressure peaks about 16 hours after waking. This is why a consistent sleep schedule is so helpful.
If you want to support your natural sleep pressure, try these tips:
-get up at the same time each day
-get outside in the morning
-move your body
-limit caffeine after mid-day
-limit naps to 30 minutes or less, especially late in the day

03/30/2026

A great explanation. Too often bio-identical is used as a marketing term, without really being explained.

I used to recommend hormone testing for my perimenopausal and menopausal patients all the time, now I rarely do. Why?The...
03/06/2026

I used to recommend hormone testing for my perimenopausal and menopausal patients all the time, now I rarely do. Why?

The current evidence suggests that it really isn't necessary to provide good care. Hormone levels fluctuate dramatically from one day (and sometimes hour!) to the next in perimenopause, and in menopause, they are consistently low. Both of these results are completely normal, but neither mean that a woman doesn't have symptoms or deserve treatment.

We currently treat a woman based on how she is feeling, no matter what her hormone levels show, and we have good evidence that this approach is both safe and effective.

Sure, we can test your hormones if you really want, but it's just another step, another cost for you, and in most cases, we don't need to.

As healthcare professionals, it's crucial to embrace the ever-evolving nature of medicine. As medicine evolves, so should our approach.

So, if your doctor changes their mind about something, don't panic, first ask them why they changed their mind. It's usually a good sign, that they are keeping up with the times and new discoveries and perspectives in medicine.

03/02/2026

We are currently having email issues at the clinic. We seem to be able to send emails, but not receive them. We have not received anything since Friday afternoon. If you are trying to contact us, please call! We’re working with our provider to fix this as quickly as possible.

Doing some learning yesterday on cultural safety for Indigenous people in health care and learned about this model to co...
02/26/2026

Doing some learning yesterday on cultural safety for Indigenous people in health care and learned about this model to consider privilege. What do you think?

🚫 Why Intermittent Fasting Might Not Be Your Friend During Perimenopause 🚫Ladies, listen up! Thinking about trying inter...
02/20/2026

🚫 Why Intermittent Fasting Might Not Be Your Friend During Perimenopause 🚫

Ladies, listen up! Thinking about trying intermittent fasting? If you're in perimenopause, you might want to reconsider. Here's why:

1️⃣ Energy Deficit: Fasting can create an energy deficit, potentially disrupting your already delicate hormone balance.

2️⃣ Ovulation Issues: Even short-term fasting can lead to skipped ovulations, especially if you're in your perimenopausal years.

3️⃣ Stress on the Body: Fasting is stressful for the female brain and body, which is already dealing with hormonal changes.

4️⃣ Mood Swings: Fasting can make you "hangry," potentially worsening mood swings associated with perimenopause.

Instead of intermittent fasting, consider this:

✅ Opt for a Mediterranean-style diet with balanced meals
✅ Ensure adequate protein intake for muscle maintenance
✅ Focus on consistent, regular eating patterns

Remember, the best approach is often the simplest one. Nourish your body consistently to support it through this transitional phase.

01/15/2026

Sometimes we all need a little humour in our lives! Seriously though, misinformation in medicine is rampant these days and it’s really hard to know where to turn. If you want natural medicine that is backed by real science, we can help.

12/15/2025

Too funny! But seriously, if this is you, there are solutions. Give us a call!

There’s still time to drop off your donations of menstrual hygiene products for donation to the Nipissing Transition Hou...
12/11/2025

There’s still time to drop off your donations of menstrual hygiene products for donation to the Nipissing Transition House! Dr. Kelly will be going shopping with this year’s cancellation fees and some donations this afternoon.
If you don’t have an appointment booked before Christmas, feel free to leave donations in the supplement locker or our mailbox.
Thank you to everyone who has donated already!

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139 Worthington Street E
North Bay, ON
P1B1G4

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Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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