Dr. Freda Tam, ND - Naturopathic Doctor

04/24/2019

Captain Marvel gets debriefed on Earth’s greatest enemy - Gluten! 😆
(🥑 toast is pretty awesome though!)

Contrary to popular belief, naturopathic doctors do not put all of their patients on a gluten-free diet! I don’t believe everybody needs to be gluten-free, but I have definitely seen a number of patients benefit from eliminating gluten - especially if they suffer from fatigue, aches & pains, eczema, brain fog, digestive issues, and autoimmune conditions.

Captain Marvel is back to help the Avengers battle for the fate of the universe. But first, she’s got to get debriefed in what she missed—from fads to food t...

12/20/2018

02/10/2014

Some wise words to start off your week!

08/02/2013

Are you a humanitarian like Mother Teresa? New study suggests that doing good can have positive effects on your genes. They found that people who find joy from having a greater purpose in life have lower inflammatory gene expression AND higher anti-viral & antibody gene expression! However, the opposite was found among people who find joy in just pleasing themselves… How interesting! http://goo.gl/nP6eoe

Maybe we should take a page from those do-gooder, Mother Teresa-types in our lives. A new study suggests they might be better off in the long run than those who seek joy from more shallow pursuits. Researchers found that inflammatory gene expression was low and antiviral and antibody gene expression...

08/01/2013

Media Madness: Fish Oil Supplements Cause Prostate Cancer! huff.to/1dFhdmd

This ridiculous new study certainly caught the media's attention - however it's nothing more than bad study design & faulty interpretation of the results!

It's an excellent example and reminder to refrain from jumping to the opposite conclusion from 1 or 2 observational studies, especially ones that contradict the bulk of the research and leave out important variables!

**Bottom Line: Fish oil supplements do not cause prostate cancer!

The first thing you need to know is that no fish oil supplements -- or any other kind of supplements, for that matter -- were given in this study. None. This study looked at blood levels of long-chain fatty acids such as those found in fish (EPA and DHA).

08/01/2013

Betcha didn't know these 6 things about . http://goo.gl/iIgMrX

**Kale has an awesome nutritional profile, but go organic whenever possible - Kale is listed on www.ewg.org 's "dirty dozen" list, meaning it is one of the most likely crops to have residual pesticides.

Our love of kale is no secret. But even though it's the hottest vegetable on the scene, many of its more healthful attributes remain a mystery to the general public.

07/31/2013

Thank you to all the runners from Running Room (Vaughan) who made it to my talk on Achieving Optimal Sports & Exercise Nutrition yesterday!
Hope you enjoyed it & I wish you all the best on your 5K race next month :)

07/31/2013

Summer drinks to cool the body & calm the mind. Lemon water is my fave pick, but cucumber slices in water is super refreshing too :) http://goo.gl/NVMk9L

**Note: If your tongue starts developing "scallops" along the edges, you've overdone it! Too many cold drinks will cause sluggish Spleen and dampen your digestion & metabolism (Chinese Medicine) - The body is a delicate balancing act!

Having recently quit coffee, I am determined to drink healthier beverages that don't leave me crashing in the afternoon or vibrating through meetings. Here are some healthier favorites.

07/30/2013

Hemorrhoid flare-ups are a pain in the derriere! They often point to deeper issues with constipation, irritants in the diet, congestion of the venous system & chronic problems in the liver or uterus.
Try these 6 self-help tips to ease them... but it's ALWAYS a good idea to look further into the potential root causes! http://hvrd.me/15ReYcO

PS. The only thing I would recommend differently from the article is to try softer "soluble" sources of fibre (ie. chia seeds, fruits, oats..) than the harder insoluble type like psyllium, which may cause further irritation for some people.

Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels on the outer re**um and a**s. They can turn bowel movements into intensely painful experiences. Classic symptoms include re**al pain, itching, bleeding, and possibly prolapse (protrusion of hemorrhoids into the a**l ca**l). Although hemorrhoids are rarely danger...

07/30/2013

Enjoying the sunshine after a rainy Monday. Happy Tuesday everyone! :)

Life is not always a bed of roses but there is a moment, in every single day, that is good...so, start enjoying no matter how little the moment might be...Happy Tuesday :)

~image courtesy from http://theberry.com/2013/01/10/a-couple-of-quotes-21-photos/quotes-here-2/

07/25/2013

Great article by Dr. Aviva Romm reminding us of the powerful cancer preventing properties of fruits, veggies, herbs and spices... and even dark chocolate! So get inspired by all the wonderful fresh produce that summer has to offer and create your own delicious rainbow to enjoy for dinner tonight!

Working in oncology as a medical resident was one of the toughest parts of my training. My patients were you and me. Women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond who were feeling fine – until they weren’t – and then found themselves with a cancer diagnosis. They were mothers, daughters, sisters, wi...

05/22/2013

Agreed :)