Dr. Payam Kiani, ND

Naturopathic doctor with a special interest in integrative cancer care.

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Does Eating Nuts Lead to Better Breast Cancer Outcomes? https://t.co/Gw2GPKihJR via @medscape

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Today honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.

We are glad that today has become a Federally recognized statutory holiday. We hope our Provinces will take the same step to recognize the importance of this day.

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@BrianLenzkes @RagbirND Rajesh brother, I'm not seeing the NIH recommendation on their website that's being mentioned here. Please post the link if this is true.

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A bone density test is important to identify those at risk of broken bones (i.e. fractures), confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis, and monitor treatment of osteoporosis. The most common type of bone density test is called a DEXA scan.

Although age is the main risk factor for ost

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Purified extracts of the European mistletoe plant have been used for decades outside of North America as a complementary treatment to support patients with cancer. The scientific data suggests that ingredients in this plant have anti-cancer properties, and when used correctly,

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Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) can be extremely distressing to those experience it. There are certain chemotherapeutic drugs that have a higher chance of causing CIPN but even in this population, it's hard to predict why someone might get it. Not only is there

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I’m joining the call to #StopHatePropoganda against the Bahá’í Faith that has now been ongoing for decades. “This must stop”: Anti-Bahá’í propaganda intensifies in Iran, evokes global outcry - Bahá’í World News Service https://t.co/O9v8ELMfA2

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Do you know how old your heart is? (P.S. It's NOT the same as your age!)

Heart age is a way to understand your risk of getting a heart attack or stroke. This calculation is based on well-studied risk factors that contribute to heart (and overall cardiovascular) health such as s

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Did you know that you can use acupuncture for labour induction? There is a growing interest in complementary and alternative methods for labour induction as medical inductions can have significant side effects.

HOW? There is evidence to suggest that acupuncture can increase the

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To say that this last year has been mentally, emotionally, and physically challenging could be an understatement. The pandemic has highlighted how much our mental health can be affected during times of stress, isolation, and anxiety.

As regulated health care providers, we have

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Did you know that self-breast exams are NO LONGER recommended? Your breast health is a little more nuanced than a hard and fast guideline of self-breast exams. Some of the most commonly found lumps in the breast are actually benign (not cancerous). It's become well known that esp

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6 Helpful Tips for Mindful Eating

1. Only eat when you are hungry.
Hunger signals come when our body lacks nutrients necessary for survival. It is important to learn your body’s signal for true hunger, which should last over 2 hours.

2. Stop rushing and don’t eat past fu

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Acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely thin needles to specific locations of the body to benefit a local area or the whole body. So, what is it good for?

Short answer: MANY THINGS!

Long answer: There are Eastern vs. Western styles of acupuncture (think traditional Chi

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Another COVID19 vaccine done! We will need to keep our masks on, but you can see her eyes are smiling :) We look forward to providing an even safer environment for our patients and staff.

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Let’s talk about anti-asian racism - On Instagram Live, featuring our own Dr. Vivian Liang, ND.

📈 If you haven’t heard, anti-asian hate crimes has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic. From racial slurs to physical assaults, the rates have skyrocketed in the

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We are happy to start the process of having the staff at Nova Health get their Covid19 vaccinations. Soon, with a little more patience, everyone can get one and we can all be safer.

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Fiber is easily one of the most made recommendations to address gut health. Fiber can help to alleviate both constipation and loose stools! Yes. Both constipation AND diarrhea, depending on what the concern is.

This is the how: broadly speaking, there are 2 types of fiber- solu

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Fear and hesitation are two of the most common concerns whenever acupuncture is suggested - fair enough. It's probably safe to say that no one enjoys getting poked by a needle. HOWEVER, the difference with acupuncture needles compared to needles that are used to draw blood or inj

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Our naturopathic doctors can help you get to a healthy weight, get strong, and get nourished to feel your best. It's not one-size-fits-all, so we use our knowledge and experience from a broad range and weight-loss tactics. We work with you to create realistic weight-loss plans