Dr. Sandip Oppal ND, MD
100 Centrepointe Drive K2G 6B1 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Happy Fathers Day!!! It wasn't hard for me to think of words that describe why I appreciate you SO MUCH in my life! So, I decided to write a poem for you like I did when I was a little kid!! To my one and only DAD: RESHAM S. OPPAL ... R: RATIONAL. You are Intelligent and Smart. You are a quick learner and ALWAYS one step ahead of the game. Your ability to troubleshoot is incredible. E: EQUALITY. You showed me how a relationship with your partner should be a: Partnership. I grew up watching you in the kitchen cutting the veggies for the evening's curry when you knew Mom needed a little extra help. S: SELFLESS. You provided me with the means for Limitless Opportunities even when your Father did not do this for you. You put your dreams on the backburner and worked tirelessly to build your empire so we could live out our dreams. H: HELPER. You’re the kind of man the pulls over to help a stranger fix their car. A: AMBITION. Lazy is the last thing you are. I still remember after you retired you would still wake up at 6 am to run all your errands (and of course walk everywhere just for an added challenge). Once you finished you’d be sitting in the living room with a cup of coffee planning what else you were going to do next. M: Motionless. You have a peaceful and tranquil energy to you that I have always admired. I know I've run out of letters but I have more to say! You are always available to listen to anything I have to say and give unbeatable advice until this day but with one exception: As long as it's not when the Vancouver Canucks are playing- That's Dad time, lol. I LOVE YOU DAD!!! #fathersday #canada #hockeydads #ottawa #vancouver #dad #dads #fathers

I am pausing my content on your health to give my platform to the black voices that need to be heard. My stories will be reposts from the black voices that need to be heard. This has gone on for too long. Lets create a movement. Blackout in Solidarity. ... I hope to learn how to become more equipped to continue to support this cause moving forward. #theshowmustbepaused #blacklivesmatter #toronto #canada #ontario #ottawa #blackoutinsolidarity #icantbreathe #georgefloyd

Happy Pride Month!!! This month is a friendly reminder to ALWAYS: * Speak up and make your voice heard! * Educate yourself on the unknown instead of fear it! * Support one another and your community!... * Base your actions in LOVE Loving comes naturally to human beings and it is easier than Hating. Hate takes more energy and effort than LOVE. ~ So chose to Love and I promise you will feel better~ #loveislove #pride #proud #blacklivesmatter #toronto #canada #ontario #ottawa @ Ottawa, Ontario

Repost by one of my colleagues. It may help you understand why there is so much frustration and turmoil in our world rite now . Choose to read one article, listen to one podcast or watch one video.

This neuroscientist explains why its more important than ever to take the time to focus on your mental health, even if it means tuning out COVID-19 news via NowThis Politics

I post video stories like this daily on my professional page. Follow Dr. Sandip Oppal ND, MD to see similar topics about your health. #hearthealthy #highbloodpressure #menshealth #onatario #ottawa #toronto #fitness #heartstrong #menslifestyle #cardiovascular

Changes in your SLEEP Patterns can DECREASE your TESTOSTERONE Levels! Over 75% of the hormones that repair our muscles and memory are released during our sleep. These hormones also control the release of our TESTOSTERONE during the day. The QUANTITY AND QUALITY of our sleep are KEY in maintaining our Testosterone levels during the day. ... THE SLEEP STAGES Once we fall asleep our body goes through different stages until we enter into DEEP SLEEP; this is where everything happens. This is when we repair and recharge to get ready for the next day. But to get here we have to stay alseep for at least 4 hours... without any interruptions. LIFESTYLE CHANGES THAT HELP FACILITATE SLEEP 1) No caffeine after 2 pm: Caffeine stays in our system for about 8 hours. 2) A Cooler Bedroom: (around 64 C) helps ease the normal changes our body goes through overnight. 3) Blue light filters or "night shift" for devices (phones, tablets, computers): Filters the blue light that DECREASES your natural melatonin levels. SUPPLEMENTS & DIET CHANGES TO HELP SLEEP 1) Alcohol: Avoid any alcohol 2 hours before bed and add 1 glass of water with each drink if you do decide to drink. 2) High Protein Meal before bed: Helps control hunger and balance sugar- cortisol levels. Ex. any meat, nuts, seeds, protein shake or peanut butter. 3) Valerian Root: A herbal supplement that promotes deep sleep. PMID: 31998056 PMID: 31873098 #sleepmedicine #insomnia #menshealth #naturopathicmedicine #fitness #muscles #remsleep #cortisol #menshormones #menshealthawareness #menshealthmatterstoo

Tree Pull- ups. Experience the healing power of Nature. Get outside. #fitness #nature #menshealth #pullups #fitfam #ottawa #ontario #housemusic #workout #getoutside

Experience the healing power of Nature. Get outside.

HOW YOUR TESTOSTERONE LEVELS CAN CHANGE DURING THE DAY: The symptoms of LOW energy, DECREASED Stamina and sometimes LOW Libido can result from using up all our testosterone stores before our day is over. It is DIFFERENT then having Low Testosterone. Our testosterone secretion is tightly linked to the stress hormone Cortisol. It is released with our "fight-or-flight" hormone (adrenaline). Chronic stress blunts our cortisol response over time and this can cause our testo...sterone cycle to dip LOWER THEN NORMAL; this usually happens in the early evening for most Men. One of my treatment approaches is to support the organ that releases cortisol so your testosterone cycle doesnt dip too low. This organ is the Adrenal Gland and you have two of them that sit on top of both your kidneys. SUPPLEMENTS FOR ADRENAL SUPPORT B Vitamins: Co- factors for the enzymes in the adrenal glands. Ashwagandha: A plant derived supplement that supports the adrenal gland so it doesnt burn out. Phosphatidylserine (PS): A lipid molecule that balances out cortisol levels in the blood, especially after a hard workout. TAKE THE MALE PERIOD- IRRITABLE MALE SYNDROME SURVEY TO FIND OUT IF THIS COULD BE HAPPENING IN YOU (LINK IN BIO) #naturopathicmedicine #fitness #menshealth #toronto #ontario #ottawa #mensfashion #healthylifestyle PMID:27474909 PMID: 26557670

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Bow & Arrow stretch for tight mid back. Good if your having pain when looking behind your shoulder. #bowandarrow #fitness #yoga #ontario #sportsmedicine #menshealth

Decline pushups with leg lift: Lower chest, butt and abs. Outside workouts . #fitfam #outsideworkouts #lift #legday #pushupchallenge #menshealth #fitness #ontario

What is Naturopathic Medicine? The CAND website which is a great resource. Check it out! www.cand.ca #naturopathicmedicine #diseaseprevention #rootcause #healthylife

How Melatonin supplements are DIFFERENT then our bodys natural melatonin. - For your phones, iPads/tablets, computers and Smart TVs -Blue light filter apps (free downloads) -Some devices have built in night mode night shift... -Ideal to schedule on at sundown, or at least a few hours before bed -They will tint your screen yellow and change how some colours appear -You can control the intensity to comfort #melatonin #sleep #insomnia #ahiftwotkers #naturopathicmedicine #sleepwell #healthylife #refreshed #healthylife #lifestyle #toronto #ottawa

MEN take 3 mins to answer these questions: https://linktr.ee/dr.oppal. #menshealth #ottawa #maleperiod #irritablemale #mood #insomnia #toronto #ottawa #fitness #wellness #healthylife

Natural Hair tips as we age & scalp health. Prevention is the key to anti aging. https://linktr.ee/dr.oppal #menshealth #antiaging #hairloss #diy #seasalt #ottawa #ontario #menshair #hairstyles #naturopathicmedicine #toronto #gaymen #lgtbq #volume #texture #toxins #sls #chemicals #naturalhaircare

Great list of resources for your mental health from one of our lovely clinic staff The Royal Ottawa Hospital is providing an online service called C-PROMPT, during Covid-19. You can access counselling, psychiatry, etc.: https://www.theroyal.ca/CPROMPT If you, or someone you know are in crisis, these confidential phone lines are open 24/7 (there are also text lines): https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca//looking-for-local-re/... A list of services by Ottawa Public Health, depending on age group and/or diagnoses: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca//mental-health-and-covid BounceBack is providing free CBT-based services, by self referral or from a healthcare practitioner: https://bouncebackontario.ca The Walk-In Counselling clinic offers free video and phone counselling sessions. First come, first served basis. Info here: https://walkincounselling.com

For those that were not able to attend or anyone who has more questions I have created a Facebook group called: The Male Period- IMS that anyone can join to stay connected and have any questions answered. Be Well, Dr. Sandip.

Support Systems & Relationships. Your Mental Health during Quarantine. #mentalhealth #support #menshealth #ontario #ottawa #toronto #relationships

The MALE PERIOD and Irritable Male Syndrome. Are your testosterone levels off balance? Dr. Sandip talks about that natural hormone changes in men that can cause behavioural changes like aggression and low mood and libido. The talk includes lab testing and treatment options. #maleperiod #ottawa #livewell #testosterone #mancave #excerise #menshealth #irritablemalesyndrome #toronto. https://www.facebook.com/100017467710909/posts/601181000474152/?d=n

Please tune in! I will be doing a talk on the Male Period and Irritable Male Syndrome this Thursday, April 9th at 7 pm in collaboration with MAX Ottawa. You can click on my icon and join the live feed at anytime. I will be talking about the natural hormone cycle that men experience and related symptoms of mood and energy changes. The discussion will include diagnostic testing and natural treatments as well. It is inclusive for everyone whether its for you, or your grumpy man! See you there. #maleperiod #menshealth #malepms #irritablemalesyndrome #naturopathicmedicine #hormones #angryman #ottawa #toronto #vancouver #stamina

##MEN: **SHAVING TIPS** Using a razor can be damaging to our skin so here are some tips that I follow when I am doing my shaving routine to ensure good SKINCARE at the same time. 1) I always try and shave after the sauna or a hot shower since this opens the pores in our skin 2) I lubricate my skin to ensure a smooth glide with my razor. **DIY lubricant: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (antimicrobial) + Jojoba Oil (balances skin PH) 3) Shaving cream to moisturize and soften your HAIRS... **DIY Shaving Cream: 1:1 ratio Coconut Oil to Aloe Vera + few drops of lavender or tea tree essential oil. 3) Lastly finish by splashing with cold water which closes your pores. Also, VERY IMPORTANT to avoid all alcohol based Aftershaves!!! Alcohol kills your skin cells; and we dont want that! An alternative is a natural toner with witch hazel which seals any minor cuts naturally or apple cider vinegar. I use my daily moisturizer or shaving balms (made from bees wax) rite after to prevent drying of my skin. #shaving #men #grooming #shavingcream #razor #withthegrain #skincare #DIY #toronto #mensfashion#spa See more

I made this workout video a couple of years ago because I am all about body weight workouts! They get your heart rate up and help you burn fat fast. Because most of us cant go to a gym rite now you can substitute the bench for a couch or bed. It just takes 20 mins, so give it a try today! #fitness #homeworkouts #circuit #healthylife #menshealth #toronto #ottawa #gymlife Click on the link below: https://youtu.be/KyoGD3Sv1VI.

Skincare from Within <> The liver is the organ that is responsible for clearing toxins out of the blood stream. When it isnt working efficiently we can start to see manifestations in our skin in the form of rashes, acne, bumps and itchy spots. In conventional medicine when our liver isnt working properly our skin can turn yellow (referred to as jaundice) because a waste product is not able to be eliminated through the other pathways of elimination: our poop ...and urine. So it backs up in the liver (referred to as liver congestion), spills into the blood stream and erupts in the skin. When I do skincare for my patients I consider all these pathways of elimination. For the liver there are two main phases of detoxification differentiated by different groups of enzymes. Just like any biochemical reaction we want to make sure we are stimulating each phase equally so we dont have a backup or overflow of reactants. For example phase one enzymes are induced by antioxidants such as vitamin A and turmeric and use co- factors like zinc. Phase two enzymes respond well to calcium-d-gluconate, the isothiocynates in broccoli, NAC (N-acetyl-cysteine) and use co- factors like selenium. In addition to many other supplements there are a number of liver herbs that promote liver function such as milk thistle. #liverdetox #skincare #menshealth #liver #naturopathicmedicine #healthyliving #detox #ottawa #toronto #beets #supplements @ Ottawa, Ontario

Me in my last year of medical school, almost a Doctor but obese and unhealthy on so many levels. In the past few years I have transformed my lifestyle to become the healthiest I have ever been and it has done wonders for my life. #transformationtuesdays #mindbodysoul #practicewhatyoupreach

Before we pick up our prescription pads, lets get into the kitchen #foodismedicine

So grateful to be training at an institution that values personal wellness and promotes healthy living. #CCNM #health #wellness #naturopathicmedicine #fitness

I can not emphasize how important the rite amount of good quality sleep is to promote a healthy lifestyle and well being. Sleep is when we mentally process and physically rebuild our body for the next day.

When your family doctor says "lower your cholesterol by eating healthier" here is one of the many evidence based details. How many grams? How should it be prepared? Stay #uptodate #practicewhatyoupreech.

We need to be more mindful about how often we are snacking. Each time we snack our insulin levels spike; this constant insulin peak is not good for our bodies and occurs in the initial stages of diabetes. Our bodies have been hardwired to survive a fast for short periods (hours) in a safe and effective manner.

If it tastes like sugar, it probably acts like sugar in your body.