Life Integrative Vancouver
4168 Dunbar Street V6S 1N8 Vancouver, BC, Canada

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FUN FACT! When buying an omega 3 supplement, look to the label for guidance. If you look closely at the label, you'll likely see 'total omega-3,' 'EPA' and 'DHA' levels listed. A higher quality product will have a high content of EPA and DHA compared to the total omega-3.

Check out and read our November Newsletter! Happy Wednesday!

We are excited to announce that Dr. Lucas MacMillan, ND, will be joining the Life Integrative team to help with injection therapies, such as IVs, prolotherapy and PRP! Dr. Lucas MacMillan was trained first as a Registered Nurse, then as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. He has a focus in sports optimization, injuries and pain concerns, and mens’ health. His long-standing interest in the human body and health has directed him to his passions of health and health-care. Lucas e...njoys discussing health and treatment options with his patients, and genuinely looks forward to teaching others about health, medicine, and methods to improve one’s health and wellbeing outside of the doctor’s office. He believes that understanding is a key component of improving one’s health, and he strives to educate each patient in a positive and meaningful way. He has written various articles covering topics including chronic pain approaches, the professional training of naturopathic doctors, research on medicinal uses of curcumin, indications and uses of prolotherapy and platelet rich plasma (PRP), and others. He has written articles for Sportswave broadcasting, Sherbrrook Record, and Snowshoe Magazine. He was featured numerous times on the Shaw TV show & Run with It during the Doctor’s Corner segment wherein he discussed common pain syndromes and related treatments, injury prevention, intravenous (IV) nutrient applications, and regenerative injection therapies. He has been interviewed on podcasts including 21st century pain solutions with Dr. Wayne Phimister, MD, and Run with It with Christine Blanchette. Dr. MacMillan also has a passion for sports, and has been training in various martial arts since age 14 he is currently focusing on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He enjoys hiking with his wife and daughter, walking through various trails in and around Greater Vancouver, as well as casually playing volleyball and other sports with friends. https://lifechiro.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/27

Check out our latest post on PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) from Dr. Lucas MacMillan.

Subclavius! Did you know that the only part of your entire arm and shoulder attached to the rest of your skeleton is the sternoclavicular joint? ALL of those muscles and movements on such a small joint! This is why RMT Jonathan Paez digs in under your collar bone. The muscle subclavius can become dysfunctional over time if you consider how much it is used day to day. It's also a breathing muscle...lots of work for such a little muscle!

This article provides some helpful tips on how to keep a healthy mindset during stressful times. Wishing everyone a happy and restful weekend!

Our environment can impact both our physical and mental wellness. One of the most common things we see are back pain resulting from sitting at the computer without proper ergonomic support. Our practitioners are here to help reduce and find ways to take away the physical pain!

In our latest post, Dr. Tomah Phillips, ND, goes over which conditions can benefit from fish oil supplements. See more on our Instagram!

Check out our latest post from Dr. Sarah Harbottle, ND: What's working, what's not, and why? Have a think about what's standing in your way.

Walking is considered to be a good cardio exercise and it is a great way to maintain your overall health. This article gives some good tips on how to elevate your nice walk!

We’re hiring! Life Integrative is looking for a Naturopathic Doctor with experience in injections, Prolotherapy, and PRP to join the team. If you know anyone or think this position is right for you, please email us at [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you! . . . . .... . #vsco #potd #yvr #vancouver #yvr #vancity #naturopathicmedicine #naturopathicdoctor #naturopath #vancouverhiring #hiring #vancitybuzz #narcity #prolotherapy #prp #health #wellness #naturopathvancouver

Some great tips on how to create a positive work environment for your kids this Fall if they will be learning from home. Make sure they have a seat that provides good back support!

Happy Monday everyone! A post from Dr. Sarah Harbottle: "Often patients come to see me looking for help with weight loss. They've tried various diets and exercise regimes without much success. They are frustrated. They are obsessing. They think they must be doing something wrong. Can I help them? What's the latest and greatest in diets? They are surprised when instead of talking about diets (overly restrictive and unnecessary, I might add), I dive deep into an analysis of the...ir hormones. Because here's the thing, if your hormones are not where they should be, weight loss, or weight management for that matter, is going to be more of a struggle than it needs to be. And as I said in my earlier post (and you'll likely hear me say time and again) I want anything weight, food or exercise related to feel easy, and enjoyable; never a struggle. Hormones that are always top of mind when it comes to weight loss/management are the thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are important for maintaining our metabolism. An under-active thyroid can make losing weight challenging. Other symptoms of an under-active thyroid include: low energy, low mood, intolerance to cold, and loss of the lateral 1/3 of the eyebrows. Thyroid hormone production and metabolism is complex and is influenced by many factors, including nutritional deficiencies, stress, autoimmunity, and fluctuations or imbalances in other hormones (because remember, we are an integrated whole!). You might be interested to know that in conventional medicine, the normal reference range for thyroid hormones is quite wide, meaning that you can experience symptoms of low thyroid function yet not meet the criteria for treatment because you fall within range. BUT - we know that optimal thyroid function falls within a MUCH tighter range. From a naturopathic medical perspective, if you fall out of that tighter range in which optimal thyroid function occurs and you're experiencing symptoms of low thyroid function, well then, we've got some work to do to support your thyroid and ensure that it's getting the building blocks that it needs. If you want more info or feel this might be an issue for you, send me a message or follow the link in my bio to book in." https://www.instagram.com/p/CB2P0zChAD6/

Here are some tips to prevent overheating on your run this summer. Hydration is key! Happy Monday everyone!

Dr. Sarah Harbottle, Naturopathic Doctor, at Life Integrative: "I want you to feel good. And part of that means feeling comfortable in your own skin. I get that. Nutrition (can we use that word rather than diet?) and exercise are important components in all of that. But they are by no means the whole equation.... If you’ve been doing your best to eat well and exercise regularly, yet you’re not seeing the change you thought you’d see, then you need to look at what’s happening with your hormones. Moreover (and this is where it gets really interesting), if you’re working against your hormones undereating, or not eating enough of the right macronutrients; exercising too much or too hard; foregoing sleep to get that workout in then you’re really just spinning your wheels. My goal with weight management is for all of it to feel easy. I don’t want you obsessing over it; I don’t want food or exercise to occupy more mental space than it needs to. I want you to enjoy your food; move to feel good; indulge in life a little more; and appreciate your body as a beautiful, integrated system. So let’s look at hormones as a component in all of that. by Derick McKinney https://posts.gle/WGVY

Considering phsyiotherapy? Physiotherapy can help with much more than increased mobility. Our registered physiotherapist, Sally Lin, offers in person or Telehealth appointments. Call our office or go to our website www.lifeintegrative.ca to book in with Sally!

Looking to change up your baking routine? Try using avocados. Avocados are packed with nutrients. Want to talk nutrition? Call us or go online to our website to book in with one of our Naturopathic Doctors.

Unsure which supplements and/or how much supplements you should be taking? Book in with one of our Naturopathic Doctors to discuss your health concerns and goals.