Dr. Ryan Best, ND, 2020 4 Street SW #330 (2025)

20/06/2023

What’s one thing we do for each of our oncology patients here at Neurvana Naturopathic Medicine?

Micronutrient testing 🧪✨

It allows us to get the precise information we need to make very specific recommendations for each patient, which they can then use to optimize their immune system function.

Micronutrient testing typically involves a blood test to look for deficiencies or depletions in various different types of nutrients such as:

🔹 B vitamins

🔹 Vitamin C

🔹 Fat-soluble nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K

🔹 Amino acid and fatty acid concentrations

🔹 Various other micronutrients and minerals that are essential for cellular repair, immune system function, and inflammation regulation.

Why is this important? 🧐

The cancer itself - as well as many conventional cancer treatments - can often cause severe depletions of essential nutrients; and when these levels are low, your body’s healing capabilities can become significantly impaired.

If you don’t have enough of those building blocks to stimulate repair and create necessary molecules, you may end up with faulty repair mechanisms and a lot of damage that can go unchecked 🔨

Interested in doing ALL you can to heal properly during and after cancer treatment?

Click the link in my bio to speak with one of our Patient Care Coordinators ☝️

We can’t wait to work with you 💙

13/06/2023

Are you feeling burnt out in your cancer fight?⠀
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If this sounds familiar, please take this as a sign to KEEP GOING. ⠀
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Chances are, you have plenty of options still available to you. You just haven’t been presented with them yet. ⠀
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With Integrative Cancer Care, we use a person-centred, holistic approach to cancer treatment. Not only does this involve supporting you in every way you need to be supported, but we also look at EVERY possible treatment route, including:⠀
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🔹 Lifestyle and dietary changes⠀
🔹 Stress mitigation techniques⠀
🔹 Conventional treatments ⠀
🔹 Nutrients and nutraceuticals⠀
🔹 Tumor sensitivity testing⠀
🔹 Evidence-based treatments from all around the world⠀
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We look at ALL the options available and create a customized treatment plan specifically designed for YOU. ⠀
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I’m here to tell you that there IS still hope 💙⠀
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Are you ready to renew your cancer fight? ⠀
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Click the link in my bio to book a discovery call with one of our Patient Care Coordinators ⬆️⠀
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06/06/2023

When it comes to cancer care, nutrition MATTERS 🗣

Not only does it matter when it comes to survival rates, but it also plays a considerable role in one’s quality of life throughout cancer treatment.

Research has shown that individuals who follow a more Mediterranean, plant-based diet experience a drastic improvement in both quality of life and in their chances of reaching long-term remission.

This is compared to individuals who are consuming a Standard American Diet, which involves high carbohydrate intake, high meat intake, and low fiber intake 🍔🍟

So, what is the Mediterranean Diet? 👀⬇️

It’s a style of eating based on the traditions of Italy, Greece, and other countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. It consists of:

🥗 Plant-based foods, such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes, fruits, nuts, and seeds
🐟 Moderate amounts of seafood
🌰 Healthy fats, such as nuts and olive oil
🚫 Very low amounts of dairy and red meat

These findings allow us to design an effective nutrition intervention to improve our patients’ quality of life AND help them reach their goals of long-term remission.

You’ll never walk away from us wondering: “What more can I do?”

With Integrative Cancer Care, we cover all the bases 💙

Do you have any questions about nutrition during cancer treatment? Drop them in the comments below 👇 and be sure to SHARE this post if you found it helpful!

30/05/2023

Do you tend to associate cancer treatment with a poor quality of life?

A common misconception in our society is that cancer care automatically means suffering. It means missing out on life and losing your already precious time with your loved ones 💔

This is caused by the assumption that there are no effective treatments for the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and other conventional treatments.

The reality is, most potential side effects DO have research-supported therapies that can help to reduce their severity (and sometimes prevent them from happening in the first place!)

These therapies include:

💊 Off-label medications
🌱 Supplements
🩸 Intravenous therapies
💉 Injection therapies
🧘 Lifestyle and dietary changes

By protecting healthy cells from significant damage during cancer treatment, we can not only decrease rates of long-term side effects and the risk of development of other disorders but also increase the chances of long-term remission.

This is where Integrative Cancer Care comes in ✨

It utilizes a personalized approach when it comes to cancer treatment and takes into consideration individual patient preferences and concerns, testing to determine unique factors about your physiology, and detailed follow-up and monitoring to help make effective treatment decisions.

With Integrative Cancer Care, It is COMPLETELY possible to feel supported, hopeful, healthy, and in control in the midst of cancer treatment 💙

Interested in learning more?

Click the link in my bio to read the full blog on how Integrative Cancer Care can help you maintain your quality of life 👆

18/04/2023

A cancer diagnosis can leave one’s mind spinning, and it’s not uncommon for patients to ask themselves:

🔹 What could have caused this?

🔹 Are there risk factors in my environment?

🔹 What can I do differently going forward?

Unfortunately, most of us are surrounded by harmful substances linked to cancer development and progression. These carcinogens can be found in our food, water sources, and the products we use daily. As these chemicals build up in our systems, they pose more and more of a risk of cancer development.

This is why we conduct a comprehensive environmental assessment with each one of our oncology patients in order to identify any risk factors and then eliminate them as much as possible 🏡🚫

Interested in learning more about environmental risk factors and what we look for in an assessment? 🤔

Click the link below to read the full blog, “How Your Environment Affects Cancer Treatment” ✍️⬇️

https://neurvanahealth.com/condition-information/how-your-environment-affects-cancer-treatment/

11/04/2023

Did you know that we conduct a detailed environmental assessment with each oncology patient? 🏡

Our goal is to understand the individual factors that need improvement and make very specific recommendations on how to alleviate any environmental exposures that are negatively contributing to your health, disease, and your quality of life as you go through cancer treatment.

There are four main factors we look at:

1️⃣ Water quality. It’s important for us to understand what types of exposures you might have in your water system. We’ll then recommend changes to the water filtration unit to make sure your water is clean and healthy.

2️⃣ Air quality. It’s also important that we look at air quality in your home, especially when we’re dealing with respiratory and lung cancers.

3️⃣ Food quality. We take a look at your diet and make sure that your foods are sourced well.

4️⃣ Sleep hygiene. Sleep is a really important part of recovery, which is why we assess the design of your bedroom and determine how we can improve your ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, and maintain a high quality of sleep.

When it comes to Integrative Oncology, we look at the WHOLE person, including lifestyle, resources, and environment 💙

Could you or a loved one benefit from an environmental assessment? 🤔

Click the link below to book a complimentary discovery call with one of our trained care coordinators 👇

https://neurvanahealth.com/book-consult/

04/04/2023

There’s no doubt about it - nutrition is the cornerstone of cancer treatment 🥑

Research has consistently found that a diet full of fruits and vegetables can play a protective role in cancer care. Particularly foods such as:

🔸 Broccoli
🔸 Brussel sprouts
🔸 Cabbage, and
🔸 Garlic

Moreover, foods rich in nutrients such as,

🔹 Antioxidants
🔹 Folic acid
🔹 Selenium
🔹 Vitamin B12, and
🔹 Vitamin D

can help to reduce your risk of breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer by limiting the reproduction of harmful cancer cells.

But why exactly does what you eat matter? And which diet is optimal for cancer prevention and treatment? 🤔

Click the link below to read the full blog, How Nutrition Plays a Part in Cancer Care ⬇️

https://neurvanahealth.com/condition-information/how-nutrition-plays-a-part-in-cancer-care/

28/03/2023

Breast cancer is a life-changing diagnosis - one that impacts the survivor and their loved ones well beyond remission.

While breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the US, many people are still learning about the ways we can improve outcomes and quality of life through Integrative Cancer Care.

Join us for an informative discussion on Breast Cancer, Prevention, Complementary Treatments, and Integrative Care with Dr. Ryan Best, ND from Neurvana Naturopathic Medicine, and Leanne Aitkenhead from Community Natural Foods.

Topics include:

🔹 The different types of breast cancer
🔹 The importance of self-exams and early detection
🔹 Early symptoms
🔹 Risk factors, and
🔹 Ways a Naturopath can help with supportive care

Are you or a loved one in need of more support as you navigate a cancer diagnosis?

Click the link below to book a complimentary discovery call and see how Dr. Best can help 👇

https://neurvanahealth.com/book-consult/

In need of a great resource for everything wellness? 👇

Visit Community Natural Foods in Calgary!

Be sure to leave your questions in the comments 💙

21/03/2023

It’s no secret that cancer can have a multitude of environmental causes ⚠️

This is why environmental testing is such a big part of my work with oncology patients.

Our goal is to understand if any toxins have accumulated in your body with very accurate blood and urine tests. If they show up elevated, this will help us make a targeted therapeutic treatment plan to:

1️⃣ Remove the toxins through evidence-based therapies, and

2️⃣ Design a prevention plan.

We assess your environment, including your food, water, home, and work, to find out where these exposures are coming from and then prevent them from ever happening again

At Neurvana Naturopathic Medicine, we like to hit cancer from all sides 💙

Are you interested in tackling your cancer diagnosis head-on?

Start by clicking the link below to book your free discovery call 👇

https://neurvanahealth.com/book-consult/

14/03/2023

Are you curious if low-level laser therapy is right for you? 🚨

This is how we decide whether or not you’re a good candidate 👇

Low-level laser therapy will typically be applied if you have a well-researched condition with clinical trials that have shown it to be safe and effective. This is determined by a qualified practitioner, like myself, who knows the research very well and can understand when we should be applying low-level laser therapy.

For example, if you’re dealing with inflammation or damage to mitochondrial tissue underneath the area where you have symptoms such as:

🔹 Pain
🔹 Irritation
🔹 Burns, or
🔹 Skin lesions

Low-level laser therapy may be beneficial because we know that it produces the exact opposite effects, including:

👉 Reducing local inflammation on the tissue it's applied to, and

👉 Stimulating mitochondrial activity to ramp up the healing ability of that issue.

Thus, when we see that you’re exhibiting damage to the systems that low-level laser therapy has been proven to treat, THAT’S when we try it to see if it will alleviate your discomfort.

In short - we don’t take shots in the dark when it comes to these treatments 💡

Interested in learning more about low-level laser therapy? 🧐

Click the link below to read all about its benefits and the conditions it can treat ⬇️

https://neurvanahealth.com/laser-therapy/

07/03/2023

Are you dealing with cancer treatment-related mouth sores?

Have you been told that you need to wait until treatment is completed to treat them?

I want you to know that this is NOT the case ✋🚫

We have very effective treatments for oral mouth sores that occur during chemotherapy and radiation that can be used:

🔹 Preventatively
🔹 When they start to show up
🔹 When they become severe

We can intervene WHILE you’re still going through those conventional treatments to not only reduce the severity of your mouth sores but often completely alleviate them altogether.

We can even stop them from ever coming back with preventative care as you go through consecutive rounds of treatment.

Cancer treatment doesn’t always have to mean suffering 💙

Take control of your cancer journey today by clicking the link below to book your free discovery call 👇

https://neurvanahealth.com/book-consult/

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Tuesday	10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	10:00 - 18:00

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