Dr. Lawrence Brkich- Naturopathic Physician

09/27/2023

Improve Your Immunity by Focusing On Your Gut Health, read Dr. Brkich's new article here:

From the desk of Dr. Brkich What is the Immune System? Immunology research articles from the NIH National Library of Medicine define the immune system as a collection of cells, chemicals and processes that function to protect the skin, respiratory passages, intestinal tract and other areas from fore...

04/14/2023

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Detoxification The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

04/14/2023

Spring has Sprung! Thinking of trying a detox? Read Dr. Brkich Latest Article Today!

- from the desk of Dr. Brkich Types of Detoxes Detoxification, or detox for short, is a popular buzzword. Detoxes come in many forms, such as cleanses, flushes, detox powders, detox diets, teas, combinations of detoxifying medicinal herbs, and homeopathic remedies. Some detoxes use irritant bowel st...

03/03/2023

Is suppressing stomach acid the best way to treat heartburn?

Read Dr. Brkich's latest post today!

- From the Desk of Dr.Brkich Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) The medical definition of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is regurgitation, or reflux, of too much acid from the stomach back up into the esophagus. Medscape, a website that provides medical information and continuing educati...

01/23/2023

If you struggle with your weight, you are not alone. Evidence is mounting that there is much more to maintaining healthy weight management and good metabolic regulation than just eating less and exercising more. Calorie restriction and exercise are always helpful, but they are not always enough for everyone.

Read Dr.Brkich's latest article now.

If you struggle with your weight, you are not alone. Weight gain also does not occur alone and is associated with other conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low HDL, high triglycerides, high blood glucose, and high hemoglobin A1c. These conditions are all highly interrelated and...

12/23/2022

New Recipe to Try Out! Let us Know if You Like It!

- Anne Deni B.Sc. FdNu, Clinical Nutritionist

Ingredients: Two-8 oz wild Salmon Filets 1/4 cup of roasted Pistachios (2 tbsp extra for coating salmon) 2 tsp coarse ground Dijon Mustard 2 tsp Maple Syrup 1/4 tsp Celtic or Himalayan salt and pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pulse pistachios in a food processor. You don’t want whole chunks, b...

12/23/2022

What to EAT and DRINK to BE MERRY this Holiday Season!

I am confident that many of you are already familiar with what foods to limit during stressful times, just in case, I will list the ones that tend to overwhelm our adrenals the most: Unhealthy oils: hydrogenated oils, gmo oils, canola, corn and soybean oil, non-organic fats/oils Sweeteners: artifici...

12/23/2022

Sleep Like a Baby This Holiday Season!

If you don’t sleep as well as you should, you are not alone. We have all heard the expression, “sleep like a baby.” Even babies don’t always sleep well. Sleep issues are common.

In this article, Dr. Brkich explores one of the most insidious and pervasive causes of insomnia, chronic stress.

Read the article here!

-From the desk of Dr. Brkich If you don’t sleep as well as you should, you are not alone. We have all heard the expression, “sleep like a baby.” Even babies don’t always sleep well. Sleep issues are common. Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep. There is much informatio...

12/23/2022

Sleep Like a Baby This Holiday Season! View our newsletter today, and make sure you subscribe to stay informed!

At this time of year, we want to say thank you to all of our patients that we served during the past year. You are like family to us, and we wish you all a Merry Christmas! We look forward to helping you with your Health in 2023 and beyond! Larry, Gaetana, Anne and the team

07/26/2022

We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join our team as a receptionist. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude with strong communication skills and public relations. Duties include greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and cleaning. We offer a flexible schedule that has been a great fit for university students in the past. If you think you’d be a good fit, please see the full posting on indeed to submit a resume and cover letter.

https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Dr.-Lawrence-Brkich-Naturopathic-Physician-Incorporated/jobs?jk=27d7069696414c8b&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

05/17/2022

It's Naturopathic Medicine Week May 15-21, 2022 and you could win up to $199 for visit(s) with a Naturopathic Doctor anytime this year.

Hurry, the contest runs for seven days only!

BCND (BC Naturopathic Doctors) is the new name for the former BCNA (BC Naturopathic Association).

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03/10/2022

A informative read: 7 Ways to Reduce Stress to Beat Autoimmune
https://draxe.com/health/reduce-stress-to-beat-autoimmune/

Whether or not you have an autoimmune condition, addressing stress in your life is hands down one of the best ways to improve your health outcomes. Find out how Palmer Kippola did it.

02/23/2022

A great article, Is drinking coffee good or bad for heart health?
https://www.consumerlab.com/answers/is-drinking-coffee-good-or-bad-for-heart-health/coffee-heart-health/?utm_source=cl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share

Learn more about coffee and caffeine, its safety, if it's good for you, how much coffee is too much and its impact on your heart.

12/15/2021

What to EAT and DRINK to Be MERRY this Holiday Season!

I am confident that many of you are already familiar with what foods to limit during stressful times, just in case, I will list the ones that tend to overwhelm our adrenals the most:

Unhealthy oils: hydrogenated oils, non GMO oils, canola, corn and soybean oil, non-organic fats/oils
Sweeteners: artificial, high fructose corn syrup, process and refined sugars (natural, unrefined sugars such as honey and maple syrup should be limited- palm sugar is a better choice).
Caffeinated beverages and foods
Refined salts (sodium and sodium chloride)

The good news is there are foods that support your adrenals, click below to see my favourites!

-Anne Deni, B.Sc. FdNu, Clinical Nutritionist

https://www.drbrkich.com/post/what-to-eat-and-drink-to-be-merry-this-holiday-season

I am confident that many of you are already familiar with what foods to limit during stressful times, just in case, I will list the ones that tend to overwhelm our adrenals the most: Unhealthy oils: hydrogenated oils, non gmo oils, canola, corn and soybean oil, non-organic fats/oils Sweeteners: arti...

12/15/2021

Why We Need To Chill Out To Avoid Burning Up

Stress is becoming an increasingly ubiquitous phenomenon in our lives these days, especially with the pandemic. Preparing for and celebrating holidays often results in many of us burning the candle at both ends. We can find ourselves grappling with so much stress that burning out can feel inevitable. It is essential that we pause and catch our breath because stress can take a toll on our health. Stress of any kind, no matter what its cause, can have negative consequences, not only on our mental health, but our physical health as well.

Continue with the article from Dr. Brkich here: https://www.drbrkich.com/post/stress-and-burnout

Why We Need To Chill Out To Avoid Burning Up -From the Desk of Dr. Brkich Stress is becoming an increasingly ubiquitous phenomenon in our lives these days, especially with the pandemic. Preparing for and celebrating holidays often results in many of us burning the candle at both ends. We can find ou...

11/18/2021

Last November, in support of Men's Health and Prostate Awareness, Robert (Anne's husband) wrote an article about his personal story of having prostate cancer. The main message being: Early detection is the key to having a healthy long life with many prostate cancers. Read his update here: https://www.drbrkich.com/post/robert-s-update

-Photo of Anne's husband Robert and son Jonathan For those of you who did not receive or read my article in last November’s newsletter, you may read it here. A brief recap: my name is Robert Doyon and approx. 10 years ago I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. I am married to Anne (clinical nutriti...

11/18/2021

Recently Titanium Dioxide (a common ingredient used to make products look whiter/brighter such as in cosmetics and supplements) is receiving attention regarding the possibility of it being a carcinogen. Europe recently put it on the unsafe list. Check labels. At our clinic you will not find titanium dioxide in any of our supplements due to the potential health and safety concerns.

Read the article here: https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/titanium-dioxide-and-its-questionable-safety-in-nutritional-supplements?utm_source=MailChimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Take+5+Daily&utm_content=Consumers+%2811%2F5%2F2021%29

Titanium dioxide, a common non-active ingredient in many dietary supplements, is used as a white colorant and color enhancer. In the United States, titanium dioxide has Generally Regarded as Safe (...

10/09/2021

In the face of all the adversity in the world and upheavals in our lives, we still have so much to be thankful for.

This Thanksgiving Day I have so much to be grateful for and so many to thank in my life. I have a wonderful family whose support gives me the inspiration and drive to continue doing and loving what I am doing. I am ever so grateful to my patients for giving me the opportunity to do what I love. I thank every one of you from the bottom of my heart for your loyalty and trust in allowing me to help you navigate your health journey.

All of us at our clinic are so grateful for all your support and for giving us all purpose and meaning in our lives. We deeply appreciate your sharing of your stories and listening to our stories. We cannot thank everyone enough, from our staff, our couriers, and our patients who support us every day and allow us to have the awesome gift of doing what we are doing and truly loving every moment.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

-Dr. Brkich and Team