Dr. Randi Brown, ND
2958 Jutland Road V8T 5K2 Victoria, BC, Canada

Naturopathic Medicine & Me. Before I actually attended naturopathic medicine school myself, I didn't totally understand what it meant to be a naturopathic doctor or practice naturopathic medicine. This is why I am sharing my journey to becoming a naturopathic doctor and what that truly means. Q&A - Questions answered in this interview include: ... 1.) What is naturopathic medicine? 2.) What is my scope of practice as a naturopathic doctor (i.e., what can I do)? 3.) What education and training are required to become a naturopathic doctor? 4.) What is the licensing and regulation of ND's? 5.) Can I work with your existing healthcare providers? 6.) Is naturopathic medicine evidence-based? 7.) Why did I choose to be a naturopathic doctor? I hope you enjoy hearing my personal story and my passion for practicing evidence-based, naturally focused, patient-centered medicine. Please like, tag, or share with others you think may benefit from naturopathic medical care. If you are still unsure if it's the right path for you, you can view my website to see the common conditions I treat, or simply book a complimentary meet and greet to get a sense if it's the right fit before jumping in. More information at www.drrandibrown.com I look forward to connecting with you all, Dr. Randi Brown | Naturopathic Physician

I N T E G R A T I V E MEDICINE To see a patient first as a person. To understand the person who has a disease, not just the disease a person has.... To consider all aspects of health - mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Providing a holistic understanding of health concerns and how they are connected. Providing all available treatment options - natural, lifestyle, medications, surgery, etc. To me, practicing integrative medicine means providing person-centered, holistic healthcare. I have a few more spots for new patients this year if you are looking to kickstart your health for 2021! Link for online booking in my bio >> @dr.randibrownnd <<< #health #naturalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #naturopath #telehealth #healthy #wellness #healthylifestyle #guthealth #SIBO #IBS #nutrition #yyj #victoria #yyjhealth #yyjfitness #yyjlocal #yyjhealthy #yyjlocalbusiness

Just a friendly reminder that we have just over 1 month left before extended health benefits expire! Here are a few things some patients are focusing on this month: - Health check-ins: mental, emotional and physical screenings with actionable plans - Skin health and hormonal acne treatments ... - Fertility and conception care - Weight loss and metabolic support - Improving sleep increasing energy - Reducing bloating and digestive complaints What extended health may cover: - Your naturopathic consultation - Additional comprehensive lab testing (hormones, genetic nutrient profiles, stool tests) - Supplements and treatment plans - Medications - Acupuncture and cupping as well as other manual therapies Contact me if you are interested in using your naturopathic medical benefits before December 31st! Have a great rest of your week!

Is skipping breakfast a good or bad idea to help women shed pounds? Based on a number of studies, we may have it all backward for women, and by skipping breakfast you may actually be increasing your weight gain particularly in the mid-section. I’m going to explain why ... The problem is the majority of intermittent fasting research has been conducted on overweight or obese middle-aged men or postmenopausal women. A lot of this research has shown promising results, which is all great, but what’s a reproductive-aged woman to do? We should look at evidence-based science... 1.) When we compare groups of women, those who are large breakfast eaters vs to those who skip breakfast and have larger meals later the day, we consistently find women who skip breakfast may actually be altering their hormones and metabolic functions contributing to infertility, altered blood sugar and insulin responses, and weight gain. 2.) In randomized controlled trials, women given the exact same nutrition plan were told ONLY to change the proportion of their meals either large breakfast and small dinners or big breakfast and small dinners. The results were astonishing. Given the EXACT SAME calories, exact macronutrients, and so on, women who had large breakfasts lost 11% of their body weight vs. 4% in the dinner eaters group. Additionally, women who had the bigger breakfast decreased their insulin levels by 50% (compared to 25%), and their ghrelin (hunger hormone) levels by 9% (vs < 5%). There's a lot more to unpack here, but for now, if you’re a woman trying intermittent fasting, you may want to consider switching up your method to reduce the impact on your hormones and to enhance any metabolic and weight loss efforts. Are you a women curious about how your hormones and diet may be playing a role in your body composition? Check out more information on my website >> www.drrandibrown.com << Best, Dr. Randi Brown, ND #yyj #victoria #yyjhealth #yyjfitness #yyjlocal #yyjhealthy #yyjlocalbusiness #healthy #nutrition

We all deserve the best when it comes to our health. This is why I prioritize educating, empowering, and advocating for my patients, and why I encourage them to be active participants in their healthcare. #DigestiveProblems #GastrointestinalProblems https://bit.ly/34ZsqDC

Days off for me means patient research! I have a slight addiction to learning more about things i’m passionate about - natural medicine, womens health and hormones, and of course, gut health. Nearly everyday I’m reading research articles to get the best up to date science on how to help my patients. Between books, articles, reviews, podcasts, webinars, and conferences my days and weeks are packed full of knowledge that i’m always excited to share with patients.... I do it because I love it, and because providing quality, evidence based care to patients is my priority. Examples of this week’s knowledge bits: Gut health, specifically IBS is linked to acne severity Both PCOS and Acne are affected by environmental endocrine disruptors A different approach to intermittent fasting in women found to reverse hormone imbalances Hormone replacement therapy used in perimenopause and menopause - benefits, risks and misconceptions Natural, evidence based approaches to prevention of cardiovascular disease Which of these topics do you want to know more about? Post in the comments! Best, Dr. Randi Brown, ND #natural #ibsawareness #guthealth #hormonebalance #pcosawareness #yyj #yyjhealth #yyjfitness #nutritionmatters