Naturopathic Doctors in BC have a huge scope of practice People often start looking for a naturopath in Vancouver because something feels off. Not urgent, not dramatic, just persistent. Low energy that does not improve with rest. Digestion that never quite settles. Stress that shows up physically instead of passing through. Naturopathic care focuses on […]

The Turning Tide Of Self Care For Men By Dr. Erik Boudreau, ND After spending the last twenty-two years as a licensed naturopathic physician, I’ve noticed a slow and steady shift in the topic of men’s health. Way back in 2004, the bulk of my male patients were either boys dragged to see me against […]

Many people ask what is my favourite supplement and its an easy answer! But why is magnesium important? Stressed? Restless legs? Teeth grinding? Eye lid twitching? Yup, this one is for you! Lets start with a story: I had a patient many years ago who was working 60+ hours per week. They were training for […]

Up to 1/3 of Canadians don’t get enough sleep.
Is it time to make a change to your sleep habits?

Little seeds can make a huge impact! Seed Cycling can be a fantastic, food-based way to help balance your hormones.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage: What is it and how can it help? The lymphatic system is yet another part of the body that leaves me in awe. Our body is this incredibly intelligent organism that has a great capacity for health and healing, and the lymphatic system plays no small role in this endeavor. Moving, flowing, […]

In my twenties, I cared not for any movement more than the occasional power walk, hike, bike ride, and night out dancing. I didn’t work out or play sports anymore – something I did a lot of in my youth and teenage years – and my body was stiff. By the time I hit 29 […]

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As you may have already experienced, it is officially Cold & Flu season now. There are a few ways that make this time of year the “Cold & Flu season”. Firstly, as the weather cools down, we spent more time inside and in close proximity to other people: kids are going back to school, people […]

Does acupuncture hurt? I hear this question in clinic very often! One of the big misconceptions about acupuncture, is that because there are needles involved, it must hurt. However, acupuncture is practically painless! The needles we use are hair-thin – and first time patients will often express their surprise when they realize how different acupuncture […]