Vital Moments In Naturopathic Medicine

Recovery from Sugar Addiction: Interview with Dr. K Holewa ND, RAc

Did you know that being “addicted” to/sensitive to sugar can be the root of multiple health conditions including -        Weight gain -        Brain fog -        Lightheadedness -        Anxiety, Depression -        Irritability, “Hangry” Sensations -        Sleep disturbances -        Fatigue -        Hormone imbalances (thyroid, insulin, progesterone, cortisol)  Getting your sugar addiction in check can help address 3 key imbalances: ·       Carbohydrate Sensitivity: by regulatin...

Metabolism Gut Connection with Dr. John Yim

Ever wondered why you couldn't lose those last few pounds? Or why your body seems to be resistant to loosing weight no matter how much you exercise or cut calories? In this recording, Dr. Yim shares his insights from over 30 years of practicing as a naturopathic physician on how the health of your gut could be the answer to those two questions!! Dr. Yim has reproduced his portion of the Metabolism: Everything You Need to Know seminar shared with Dr. K Holewa. Together they brought a stella...

Fertility: From Seed to Tree

Fertility is an important topic, especially for couples looking to or trying to get pregnant. In Canada, recent statistics show that 1 in 6 couples experience infertility with the causes being complex and multi layered. We are speaking with Dr. Katarine Holewa, a Naturopathic Physician and Registered Acupuncturist about her approach to infertility. She has a special focus in this area from her prior career as a Registered Nurse in the NICU and post and anti partum care as well as from a nat...

BHC Day 2 Tame the Flame!

Why is inflammation good and bad and what makes it so damaging to the brain? Your challenge today is to incorporate five to 10 servings of the foods listed in the chart provided every day with 75% of them coming from veg!  Don't do veg? Okay, I get it, some people just don't like veggies. Don't give up on the challenge, get a greens drink, like Greens First that we use at our clinic and use that for topping up your daily challenge!! 

Brain Health Challenge 2023 Day 1

One of the most important things you can do for your brain is to drink enough water! Your challenge is to drink at least 2 litres a day! Check your inbox for details on why and go to our group Facebook page to find more details and motivation!

Colon Hydrotherapy

Colon Therapy is an ancient form of therapy for detoxification, constipation, improving gut health and mobility and for gentle rehydration.  Meet Lindsay Russell and Chantal David as they discuss some of the amazing results they've seen in their patients and what you can expect when adding colonics to your healthy living protocols!  Follow Chantal @naturalnurse on instagram or check both Lindsay and Chantal's training and experience on www.colonicsnanaimo.com. You can also book online at ww...

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Autoimmunity: Its Causes and Treatment

OVer 28 years of practice Dr. Yim has seen a dramatic increase in the number of patients seeing him for autoimmune disorders. In this episode of Vital Moments he discusses the causes, treatment and describes an amazing success story. Show Notes Causes of Autoimmunity discussed in this episode: 1. Toxins 2. Gut Health-Leaky Gut 3. Stress 4. Infections 5. Food Sensitivities With Autoimmune disorders it is so important for a successful outcome, to treat the whole person. Finding out what the...

Food Sensitivities Part 2

In this episode, Vital Moments takes a closer look at how Dr. Yim and the VitaCare team unravel  undiagnosed or treated food sensitivities and food allergies.  Dr. Yim discusses getting to the cause of food sensitivities and treating that cause first, not just covering up the symptoms.  He shares successful cases, examples of protocols used and how satisfying it is helping his patients get and feel better.  If you've listened to part 1 of Food Sensitivities you'll want to hear this second pa...

Panel Question and Answer Session at the Health and Beauty from the Inside Out Summit

This is part of the bonus materials that participants in the Health and Beauty Summit from the Inside Out receive after the event. It includes the panel discussion with our practitioners: Dr. Megan Yim, Dr. John Yim, Dr. Katarine Holewa and Chantal David speaking on why Health and Beauty is from the Inside out and answering your questions.  I thought I would include some of the great questions you asked: I was wondering… If protein is supposed to be our most important macro, with fat being...

Balance Your Immunity With Low Dose Naltrexone

-The secret weapon when it comes to immune regulating -Safest way to calm a hyperactive immune system -Boost a weak immunity -What does the low dose in low dose naltrexone mean -Side effects with this therapy -How to access low dose naltrexone

January Reset! Supplement Review

This January at VitaCare Natural Health Clinic we put out a challenge to our staff and practitioners, to work at living their best life ever what could be better than considering a reset of your health, lifestyle and goals.   And we are starting with a supplement review, that means going through our cupboards and drawers and getting rid of what we don’t need, what’s outdated, what might have lost potency, seasonal formulas and ones we might not even remember why we bought them in the first ...

The Stories Your Toilet Can Tell!

It may not be the most popular topic to discuss at the dining room table and it may just illicit a few giggles and blushes, but it is one worth talking about!! According to the Canadian Cancer Society It is estimated that in 2020: 26,900 Canadians will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This represents 12% of all new cancer cases in 2020. 9,700 Canadians will die from colorectal cancer. This represents 12% of all cancer deaths in 2020. 14,900 men will be diagnosed with colorectal canc...

More of the Magic of Magnesium with Dr. John Yim

Magic of Magnesium!! Magnesium is part of between 300 and 600 functions in body. Forms Dr. Yim talks about and what he uses them for. Here is the list so you can add your own notes. Oratate Threonate Glyscinate Aspartate Taurate Malate Citrate In Dr. Yim's formula, he also added B6 for added nerve calming benefits. Dr. Yim's best test for determining Magnesium deficiency: Hair Mineral Analysis www.vita-care.ca  for more info.

It's not just about the ABC's anymore, you've also got the A,C,D and Z's!

Heading back to school in 2020 is not the same as it has been in the past. Not only do we have COVID to consider but also an uptick in the frequency of colds and flus.  Dr. Yim shares some insight about using Vitamins A,C,D and the mineral Zinc for supporting and optimizing immunity.  For proper dosage for your needs, please see your naturopathic physician. Brought to you by VitaCare Natural Health Clinic 250-585-2150

Are Your Adrenals Acting Up?

Lack of energy, blood sugar imbalances, low immunity are some of the symptoms of an Adrenal Gland acting up. Dr. Yim talks about adrenals that are hyper or hypo, turned around and just plane tuckered out. The fall out of chronic stress is a taxed adrenal gland, Dr Yim gives practical and understandable information on how they get that way and what you can do to rebuild adrenals that have been overworked The body has systems that work together, if one gets out of balance the whole body is ...

Let's Have the Healthy Hormone Talk!

Dr Yim introduces the importance of hormones to overall health. He also talks about what happens when hormones get out of balance and why! Hormone Groups Discussed Reproductive Adrenal Thyroid Blood Sugar Why do they get out of balance? Dr. Yim focuses on three potential areas: Toxicity xenoestrogens Nutrient Deficiencies don't forget to listen to the podcast on Magnesium! Stress Check out our favourite meditation practices Tests Mentioned TSH Free T3 Free T4 CHI Test-if you are...

Let's Have the Healthy Hormone Talk!

Dr Yim introduces the importance of hormones to overall health. He also talks about what happens when hormones get out of balance and why! Hormone Groups Discussed Reproductive Adrenal Thyroid Blood Sugar Why do they get out of balance? Dr. Yim focuses on three potential areas: Toxicity xenoestrogens Nutrient Deficiencies don't forget to listen to the podcast on Magnesium! Stress Check out our favourite meditation practices Tests Mentioned TSH Free T3 Free T4 CHI Test-if you are...

The Magic of Magnesium with Dr. John Yim

There is magic in magnesium! Just listen to Dr. Yim expound on its many benefits and you will agree. In this podcast Dr. Yim talks about eight different types of magnesium and how they positively impact your health. With 45% of Canadians living with low or deficient levels of magnesium, this is a podcast well worth listening to. Types of Magnesium mentioned in the podcast. Citrate Citramate Bisglycinate Malate Threanate Chloride Want to learn more details about how magnesium can he...

Getting to the Cause of PCOS with Dr. Daniela Jesin

Part one of a three part series on Women's Health with Dr. Daniela Jesin. In this introduction to Dr. Jesin's series on Women's Hormonal Health she discusses PCOS, a condition that can have myriad symptoms from excess facial hair to dysfunctional reproductive health. She talks about symptoms, a naturopathic perspective on treatment and the tests she prefers to use for getting to the root of the health issue. You can find her at www.vita-care.ca 

Getting to the Cause of PCOS with Dr. Daniela Jesin

Part one of a three part series on Women's Health with Dr. Daniela Jesin. In this introduction to Dr. Jesin's series on Women's Hormonal Health she discusses PCOS, a condition that can have myriad symptoms from excess facial hair to dysfunctional reproductive health. She talks about symptoms, a naturopathic perspective on treatment and the tests she prefers to use for getting to the root of the health issue. You can find her at www.vita-care.ca 

Endometriosis with Dr. Daniela Jesin

Many women experience debilitation pelvic pain and painful periods and are made to believe that this is just a "normal" part of being female. Some of these women may be suffering from a condition called Endometriosis, which can take years to get diagnosed. Endometriosis affects approximately 7-10% of women and can cause significant pain and dysfunction. In this podcast Dr. Jesin shares insights from a naturopathic perspective. Most important points: Factors that impact progression of End...

Calming Candida Overgrowth

If you've ever had a yeast infection or are dealing with gas, bloating and intestinal upsets after eating, you have probably read about Candida Albican overgrowth. Dr. Yim shares how he works with patients to discover the cause of the overgrowth and the optimal methods for treating. Show Notes: What are the causes of a candida overgrowth: Diet high in simple carbohydrates, sugars, yeast stimulating foods Antibiotic use Antibiotics in Diet Stress Consuming foods that kill healthy bac...

The 5R's of Vital Gut Health with Dr. John Yim

Dr. Yim, Naturopathic Physician, works on the premise that if the gut is working optimally the body is better able to heal and rebalance itself. In this episode we go deeper into the principles he uses when treating patients: the 5R's. Show Notes: Remove- food allergies/sensitivities, unfriendly microbes, poor quality foods, toxins. Replace-healthy, whole foods, deficient nutrients, and digestive enzymes. Repair-lining of the digestive tract, especially the small intestine and possibly the...

A Conversation about Fertility with Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Carmen Anne Luterbach

One of the most common hormone imbalances in fertility care is progesterone. Progesterone means to promote gestation --or the hormone that promotes a healthy preganncy.  You may have low progesterone if you do not ovulate, if you have fertile mucus during the luteal or post-ovulatory phase or if the luteal phase is less than 11 days.  Some symptoms of low progesterone include, but are not limited to: -mid-cycle spotting -cycles less than 25 days -short luteal phase -lack of a BBT temp...

Optimizing Immunity with Dr. John Yim

With COVID 19 statistics constantly in the headlines and world leaders headlining how little is known about the virus, we wanted to provide our listeners with actionable steps around what we do know about our immune system. Dr. Yim briefly explains what the immune system does and then focuses on dietary and lifestyle choices to optimize immunity. Beth, host of Vital Moments gives some sage advice about growing your own microgreens for their denser nutrient profile. He shares information ab...

Becoming Better: Creating a Better Health Story

Rituals, Melatonin and a Continuation on the Conversation about Sleep Sleep is important for good health at any time, but now, in the face of a deadly pandemic, it's even more important and for many harder to come by. Stress and anxiety can have you staying up late with eyes glued to the news, or wide awake fretting about things you want to control but can't. With immunity needing to be optimized more than ever, enough quality sleep is often times put on the bottom of the to-do-list. Dr. ...

A Personal Look at Sleep

Dr. John and Beth Yim have a candid conversation about sleep, how it can negatively impact health, what individuals can do to get more sleep and what they are doing to improve their quality and quantity of sleep. Here some Actionable Steps for Getting Enough Sleep  Ö     Check in with your routine, do you have one? Go through the steps mentioned above, if you find you aren’t doing them, break the suggestions into smaller steps and do just one of the smaller items. For example, set the ala...

Detox with Colon Hydrotherapist, Chantal David

In this Vital Moments episode, Chantal David, LPN, Colon Hydrotherapist, Spa Therapist and Laser Technician will share her Detox Tricks. Always wanted to know what a colonic is? Want to find out why Chantal chose Colon Hydrotherapy as a career? Curious about the Foot Detox experience? 

Dr. Jesin's Top Three Detox Tips

In this episode, Dr. Jesin shares her and fiance, Seth's, favourite detox tool, sweating in the sauna or by going for a brisk walk or run. She also shares how the major organ of detoxification works and why it is so important to do a regular cleanse. Bonus: She shares her top three tools for helping the body flush waste and protect from toxic damage.

Why Detox January with Dr. John Yim

Looking to reset your health, metabolism, lifestyle habits? Any time is a good time to check in with your health, but the beginning of a new year, after a holiday of potential indulgences, a wholistic detox is a great place to start.  In this Vital Moment, Dr. Yim shares the how and why behind the right detox for you. Not everyone is built the same or been exposed to the same level of toxins so modifying a cleanse to your specific needs is crucial for the best results.  Dr. Yim and wife, B...