Vitamin D Deficiency – A Major Epidemic!

Vitamin D Deficiency – A Major Epidemic!

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND Vitamin D Deficiency occurs in up to 40 to 50% of the population. It is a common health problem.  Vitamin D deficiency can cause accelerated bone loss, increased fractures in the elderly, increased risk to catch the flu and other...
Don’t Forget Your Flax Seeds

Don’t Forget Your Flax Seeds

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND At our clinic, we love to recommend patients to have ground flax seeds daily. Flax seeds are high in lignans and alpha linolenic acid (ALA) which are considered natural cancer-protective compounds. They are also high in fibre...
Check your risk for Breast Cancer

Check your risk for Breast Cancer

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, BSc, ND October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in women in Canada. On average, 62 Canadian women are diagnosed and 14 Canadian women die with breast cancer every day. Many of these...