Dr. Jiwani, Licensed Naturopathic Physician

11/02/2025

The funeral ceremony for Dr. Tahira Jiwani will be held on Tuesday, November 4th at 12 noon, at the Ismaili Jamatkhana - Burnaby Lake, with attendees requested to arrive by 11:40 am.

The burial ceremony will take place at Victory Memorial Park.

As is customary in Muslim funerals, only males attend the burial ceremony.

Please be advised that if ladies attend the cemetery, they will kindly be requested to remain in their vehicles until the burial ceremony concludes. Following this, a volunteer will invite them to proceed to the burial site.

LOCATIONS:
Funeral ceremony: Ismaili Jamatkhana - Burnaby Lake, 6556 Sprott Street, Burnaby, BC

Burial Ceremonies: Victory Memorial Park & Funeral Centre – 14831 28 Ave, Surrey, BC

10/27/2025

Important Update for Our Patients

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Tahira Jiwani, who touched so many lives with her kindness, compassion, and dedication to healing. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

We understand that many of Dr. Jiwani’s patients continue to rely on the supplements and services provided through the Surrey clinic. Please be assured that the clinic remains open with the following hours:

Clinic Hours:

Monday – Closed
Tuesday – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday – Closed
Saturday – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Sunday – Closed

Please note: The clinic will be closed on all long weekends.

Thank you for your continued trust and understanding during this time.

10/26/2025

In Loving Memory of Dr. Tahira Jiwani

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Tahira Jiwani, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 53.

Tahira will be profoundly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Warren Weir, as well as by all who knew and cared for her. She touched countless lives with her kindness, intelligence, and compassion.

To Dr. Jiwani’s patients: please be assured that the Surrey clinic will remain open during regular hours for the purchase of supplements.

Information regarding a funeral service will be shared once arrangements are finalized by November 3rd.

Forever in our hearts.

05/13/2025

Happy Naturopathic Medicine Week!

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04/19/2025

Happy Easter! 🐣

Recipe: Dr. Jiwani’s Dark Chocolate Low Carb Delights (Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Sugar-Free)

Dr. Jiwani’s Dark Chocolate Low Carb Vegan Delights is a homemade dark chocolate recipe to provide a sweet, guilt-free escape during this Easter long weekend. Now, you can still enjoy a healthy, low carb, allergy-free diet, even during Easter, when sugar-laden treats abound. Many dark chocolate bars contain soy, dairy, cane sugar and sometimes even wheat.



https://getnaturopathic.com/drjiwani-recipe-dark-chocolate-low-carb/

03/07/2025

Dear Patients,
Please note our clinic will be closed for March Break this year. Please check your supplements to make sure you don’t run out while we are gone. Until then, you are welcome to drop by for refills (follow Google Hours), or order online at https://physiciansresearch.ca/ until the closing.

Patients requiring lab work should understand that the Lifelabs' Job Action is resulting in rotating closures, and possible canceled appointments. Please give yourself extra time to get your bloodwork done, as we require 72 hours cancellation notice to avoid missed appointment fees. If you follow this link, it shows current wait times for various locations:
https://appointments.lifelabs.com/locationfinder?province=bc

March Break Closures:

Closed: �
Vancouver Tuesday March 11th 6pm
Surrey Thursday March 13th 6pm

Reopening:
Surrey Tuesday April 1st 11am
Vancouver Saturday April 5th 10:45am

Happy Spring!
Dr. Jiwani ND & Staff

Book your FREE Initial Consult (approx. 30mins) Now!

https://getnaturopathic.com/free-initial-consult-with-dr-jiwani-nd/

02/07/2025

Physicians Research Protein Bars are finally back, with an awesome revised formula!!

Physicians Research Protein Bar 75g each ( BOX of 8 )
HIGH Protein LOW Carb Vegan Organic Superfood
*VEGAN *Gluten-Free * Wheat-Free * Soy-Free * Egg-Free * Dairy-Free * Corn-Free *Yeast-Free

Physician-Formulated, Scientifically Super Nutrition for your Body & Brain - So Yummy & Healthy, It's RIDICULOUS!

* Raw Organic CACAO = Chocolate Flavour
* HIGH Protein 25g (Build & Repair)
* GOOD Fats (Keeps you Full & Happy with Energy)
* LOW Glycemic NET Carbs 4g (No Sugar Spike to Stay Lean)
* HIGH Fibre 17g (For Gut Health)
* BALANCED Meal 300 Calories (or SPLIT for 2 Snacks)
* BALANCED Blood Sugar 1g Total Sugar (No Sugar Crash)
* ALL NATURAL: NO Artificial Flavourings or Chemicals

INGREDIENTS: Organic Brown Rice Protein, Organic Soluble Tapioca Fibre, Organic Sunflower Seed Butter, Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Cacao Powder, Organic Cacao Butter, Organic Sunflower Lecithin, Himalayan Pink Salt, Organic MCT Oil (From Coconut), Organic Stevia Leaf Extract. May Contain Shell and/or Pit Fragments. Contains: Coconut

https://physiciansresearch.ca/products/physicians-research-protein-bar

12/12/2024

Dear Patients,
This year has flown by, and as we prepare to celebrate this festive season, please remember your diet and supplements in your holiday plans, to minimize your symptoms in the New Year.

You are welcome to drop by for refills (follow Google Hours), or order online at https://physiciansresearch.ca/ as they are using UPS Courier service due to the Canada Postal Strike.

Don’t forget there are lots of recipes on my blog, to help you weather the sugar storm that can prevail during the celebrations.
https://getnaturopathic.com/dr-jiwani-naturopathic-recipes/

Closed: �
Vancouver Tuesday December 17th 6pm
Surrey Thursday December 19th 5pm

Reopening:
Surrey Saturday January 4th 11am - 2pm
Vancouver Tuesday January 7th 3:30 - 5pm

We wish you health, happiness & peace for this joyous season and the upcoming year! Stay Safe & Healthy.

Happy Holidays!
Dr. Jiwani ND & Staff

10/22/2024

Breast Self-Exam: Healthy Breast Care includes Monthly Self Checks for Breast Cancer Detection

The Prevalence of Breast Cancer
Breast Self-Exams should be taught to young women in high school given that 25% of all Cancers are in the Breast. The thought of Breast Cancer is enough to send a shudder through most of us, especially considering that it’s the most common cancer worldwide in women. In North America, one in eight women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer, the second leading cause of Cancer death among women.

Teach Your Daughters Monthly Breast Self-Exams

Do I Really Need to Self-Exam?
Healthy Breast Care should include monthly Breast Self-Exams (BSE) for all women, especially for those who are high risk for Breast Cancer and for those who do not wish to undergo mammograms. For women under 50 years old, the sensitivity of mammography is less, to the effect of missing 25% of Breast Cancers. This is a critical reason that women should perform monthly self exams. Women with breast implants as well as men should also perform self-exams.

10/14/2024

Dr. Jiwani’s Thanksgiving Healthy Dinner Menu
(Low Carb Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Corn-Free Sugar-Free Grain-Free for Paleo Keto Diabetic & Candida Diets)

Life After Food Allergies
Thanksgiving & other holidays usually require a featured entree, such as a Roasted Turkey. Well, I have realized that various health conditions including Autoimmune Diseases cannot tolerate any deviation from dietary modifications. I want you to know that there is life after food allergies, and part of my blog is to provide patients with the knowledge, skills, recipes and understanding to create amazing meals & desserts as there is a whole hypoallergenic and yummy world out there. Many things can be prepared ahead of time so you can enjoy the day of your Thanksgiving Dinner.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Join me for a Thanksgiving Dinner Menu for High Protein Low Carb Gluten-Free Egg-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Corn-Free for Paleo Keto Diabetic & Candida Diets

09/30/2024

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day we pay respect to the Indigenous children who never returned home from residential schools, as well as to Survivors, Intergenerational Survivors, and Indigenous communities. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on the same day. Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots initiative, serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting intergenerational impacts of residential schools on individuals, families, and communities. It promotes the important message that “Every Child Matters.” The orange shirt symbolizes the cultural loss, the stripping away of freedom, and the diminished self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations. By wearing orange, we honour their stories, amplify their voices, and commit to ongoing efforts towards healing and reconciliation.

On behalf of BC's naturopathic doctors, we honour Truth and Reconciliation Day 2024 as a time for reflection, education, and healing. We acknowledge the deep harm caused by residential schools and the ongoing impacts of colonialism on Indigenous communities. As healthcare professionals, we are committed to fostering respect, cultural humility, and inclusivity in our practice. We stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples, and recognize the importance of listening, learning, and actively working towards reconciliation in all aspects of our work and lives. ~ BCNDs

09/28/2024

Excellent! Let’s hope that this includes compounding Bio-identical hormones HRT, not just pharmaceutical synthetic hormones, which have a greater risk profile.


ICYMI- On September 12, 2024, British Columbia became the first province to sign a pharmacare agreement with the federal government that would allow BC to fund hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Read the BCND statement:
https://www.bcnd.ca/wp2/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PharmaCareandHRT.pdf