Dr. Aaron's Blog

Hormonal Imbalance and Weight Loss

August 12, 2015 Addiction, All, Healthy Eating, Hormones, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Vitamin Therapy by Aaron Van Gaver

Last week I highlighted several aspects of weight loss.  As promised, here is a little bit more about the role of hormones.  Hormonal imbalances are often associated with weight loss. Though not always the case, a slight imbalance can be … Continue reading →

STARLite Diet — 5 Phase Diet – to help you lose weight!

July 21, 2015 Addiction, Allergy, Healthy Eating, Hormones, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition by Aaron Van Gaver

It is astounding how many patients come to me struggling with weight-loss, and I can completely empathize!  After recently losing over 25lbs on my new Phase 5 diet, I have started using it with patients and so far the results … Continue reading →

Holistic approaches to Addiction.

July 7, 2015 Addiction, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Recovery coaching, Vitamin Therapy by Aaron Van Gaver

When living in Vancouver the concept of substance abuse and drug addiction is not new – especially if you have ever been down East Hastings.   In a CBC article Dr. Carl Hart discusses how the drugs themselves are not the … Continue reading →

Workaholics Anonymous

June 30, 2015 Addiction, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Recovery coaching, Vitamin Therapy by Aaron Van Gaver

Continuing with the theme of non-substance addictions, addiction to money, work, and material goods.  I mentioned in my last post the importance of recognizing addictions are not about the object of addiction but the behavior – the dependence  and impact … Continue reading →

Sugary Addictions

June 21, 2015 Addiction, All, Healthy Eating, Inflammation, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Recovery coaching, Vitamin Therapy by Aaron Van Gaver

When we think of addiction it is often alcohol or banned substances that come to mind. Too often we focus on the substance and not the behavior.  By thinking this way, it is easy to dismiss addictions to chocolate, sugar … Continue reading →

The Addicts support system. SO IMPORTANT !

June 11, 2015 Addiction, All, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Recovery coaching, Vitamin Therapy by Aaron Van Gaver

Scott Oake, a CBC broadcaster, was recently interviewed by the host of the CBC radio show, Definitely Not the Opera. He spoke as a family member of an addict – highlighting the enormous strain on the support system of an … Continue reading →

Ever been to Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous?

April 28, 2015 Addiction, Naturopathic Medicine, Recovery coaching by Aaron Van Gaver

Has your drinking, or drug use become an issue? Are you looking support or a support network to help you quit and get sober?    Alcoholics anonymous (AA) and Narcotics anonymous (NA) are international fellowships for men and women who … Continue reading →

Now Accepting Extended Health Benefits — You got em? Use em!

April 21, 2015 Functional Lab Testing, Hormones, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Vitamin Therapy by Aaron Van Gaver

Did you know that Naturopathic Medicine is covered under your Extended Health benefits? Many of the Health Insurance companies such as Blue Cross, Sun Life. Great West Life etc. all have an amount that you can use towards your Naturopathic … Continue reading →