Our Blogs
We have two blogs, one discussing General Health and Nutrition & the other discussing Mental Health and Nutrition
General Health matters are discussed in our BodyMindLink blog series.
The BodyMindLink series by Dr Ray Pataracchia ND (Inactive) provides insight on Nutritional and Naturopathic approaches that matter most and have the potential to benefit both your physical and mental health. In this series we look at the treatment approaches and body-mind-links of aging/longevity, fatigue/tiredness, mental performance, work performance, digestive problems, food intolerance, stress, cardiovascular health, insomnia, weight problems, and chronic disease.
Optimal Mental Health matters are discussed in our MindCheck blog series.
MindCheck provides in-depth information on Orthomolecular and Naturopathic approaches to achieving mental health. This series by Dr. Ray Pataracchia ND (Inactive) was endorsed by the Mindful Network – A Better Future for Children’s Mental Health. Here we explore Naturopathic and Orthomolecular nutrient and lifestyle perspectives on mental health syndromes. In this series we look at the treatment approaches and nutritional links associated with mood, depression, anxiety, bipolar, behavior, ADD/ADHD, OCD, ODD, PTSD, schizophrenia, insomnia, stress intolerance, mental health lifestyle, burnout, mental health fatigue, coping, first-episode psychosis, holiday stress, mental health thyroid syndromes, pyroluria, histamine, open-dialogue therapy, right brain dominance, introspection, mental health protein deficiency syndromes, and more.
Opting for Advanced Niacin Therapy in First Episode Schizophrenia
Advanced Niacin Therapy offers hope and aims to alleviate the devastation that patients and their families experience with this condition that we call Schizophrenia. ADVANCED NIACIN THERAPY Advanced Niacin Therapy is an orthomolecular protocol tailored for...
High Protein Intake for Weight Loss & Heart Health
Did you know that high protein intake can help you lose weight and improve cardiovascular health? Research now suggests that high protein intake can help us maintain healthier weight while sustaining lean body mass. High protein low carbohydrate diets are associated...
Advanced Niacin Therapy for Severe Stress & PTSD
Did you know that vitamin B3 can be considered one of the best nutrients available for mild to severe states of stress including PTSD? Stress is a factor in many illnesses and advanced niacin (vitamin B3) therapy has the potential to tame neurotransmitter...
Gluten-Free Food Labels: What You Need to Know
Are you finding it difficult to purchase foods that are truly gluten free? Gluten can be found in medications and food products including spices, gravy, soup, chips, etcetera. Gluten-free foods in Canada are those deemed to exclude gluten protein found in the...
Vitamin B3 – One of the Best Nutrients for Longevity
Did you know that vitamin B3 is one of the best longevity nutrients available? There are many associated syndromes that factor in to supporting a healthy aging process and these are explained in detail in my three part blog series on longevity: Part 1, Part 2, and...
Hashimoto’s (Autoimmune Hypothyroidism): Advanced Orthomolecular Perspectives
Did you know that Hashimoto’s (autoimmune hypothyroid) has a genetic component and commonly affects women 30-50 years old? Sluggish Thyroid Disorders An under-functioning thyroid gland results in reduced thyroid hormone production and availability and ultimately, a...
Calcium & Joint Health: A Naturopathic Perspective
Do you take the optimal amount of calcium? … Today 1 in 6 Canadians over 15 years old report symptoms of joint inflammation or related/similar joint conditions, and two-thirds of those affected are women (Arthritis Society). Joint pain (arthralgia), fibromyalgia,...
Iodine Deficiency: A Hidden Syndrome that Affects Millions
Are you iodine deficient?... An estimated 1.9 billion people worldwide have inadequate iodine intake. Iodine/iodide has been used safely by 3 generations of doctors since 1816 in a 12.5-50.0 mg per day dosage range. In 1824, Jean Baptiste Boussingault...
Magnesium Deficiency: Overlooked and Undetected
Which mineral are humans most deficient in?... Arguably its magnesium. Magnesium Deficiency: How Common? Only ~10% of North Americans achieve the recommended daily allowance of magnesium. Modern diets are low in magnesium which is found in green leafy vegetables,...
Family Health & Nutrition Conscious Mom’s
Who typically navigates the care of family health matters? ... It’s usually the Mom and today we see more and more Mom’s discovering advanced clinical nutrition as one of the most useful options available. Family Health Care Today we are seeing women and more...
Pyroluria in the General Population
Is there a vitamin B6-zinc deficiency issue that afftects the general population? ... Yes, this dieficiency condition (pyroluria) is associated with a vast array of symptoms. Pyroluria: What is it? Pyroluria was documented Carl Pfeiffer (Orthomolecular Medicine...
Detox Smoothies for Life
Getting that toxic feeling? … Try doing a detox smoothie after a major holiday or at the beginning of every change of season. Detox Smoothies for Life Here are some fantastic detox smoothies! It is a good idea to do a variety of detox smoothies to clean all the...
Naturopathic Detoxification (Part 2): Kidney Detox
Feeling toxic? … Here we discuss how drinking good water and removing mercury can help you detoxify. Efficient kidney, bowel, and liver toxin elimination are necessary if our aim is to maintain optimal health. If these organs fail to do their job,...
Naturopathic Detoxification (Part 3): Bowel Detox
Feeling toxic? … Here we discuss how you can detoxify the bowel and maintain optimal health. Why Detox the Bowel? The bowel (colon) is the most direct route of removal of toxins aside from the liver and kidney. The previous blogs in this detox series...
Cholesterol Imbalance: Low Cholesterol Health Ramifications (Part 1)
. Did you know that having low cholesterol is a health risk? … Here we provide insight on the health ramifications of low cholesterol. Cholesterol Imbalance: Low Cholesterol Health Ramifications (Part 1) Cholesterol Cholesterol can come from the...
Cholesterol Imbalance: Low Cholesterol Health Ramifications (Part 2)
Is a cholesterol free diet a healthy diet? … Here in part 2 of this series we discuss how low cholesterol affects cell membrane integrity, bile production, fat assimilation, toxin removal, immunity, inflammation, and mental state functioning. Cholesterol...
Burnout: Nutrient & Lifestyle Perspectives
Are you burned out? … Here we discuss nutrient, thyroid, and adrenal burnout and how to address these syndromes with orthomolecular nutrition, adrenal/thyroid therapy, and a lifestyle approach. Burnout: A Nutrient &...
Why am I so Tired? (Part 1): Energy Nutrient Deficiencies & Food Intolerances
Do you have enough energy to get you through the day? … If not, the cause may be a nutrient deficiency, food intolerance, or another factor not considered. In todays’ fast paced society it is not uncommon to see people that are exhausted. This affects both...