My partner recently discovered an abnormal pea-shaped, semi-solid lump in his testicle. Specializing in women’s health, I had not done many male genital exams up to this point, but I knew when he asked me to palpate it that it was abnormal enough to warrant a next-day appointment with his GP. A subsequent ultrasound was […]
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Canadian Cancer Screening Guidelines
July 23, 2014 – 11:38 am
By: Dr. Sacha | Posted in: Cancer Immunity & Inflammation Longevity Men's Health Women's Health | Tags: Breast Cancer, Canada, Cervical Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, DRE, Guidelines, Prostate cancer, PSA, Screening, Skin cancer, Testicular Cancer : | Comment
Eliciting the Truth About Cholesterol
September 8, 2013 – 10:52 am
I came across a humorous, well-written video that nicely summarizes what those facing lifelong statin drug prescriptions (Lipitor, Crestor, etc.) must know. The issues regarding raised cholesterol will likely affect you or your loved ones over the course of your life time, so please spend some time educating yourself on the evidence about cholesterol. I’ve […]
>Read MoreBy: Dr. Sacha | Posted in: Heart Health Inflammation Men's Health | Tags: Atorvastatin, Cardiovascular disease, Cholesterol, Heart attack, Heart disease, Saturated fat, Statin, Statin Nation, Stroke : | Comment
Fertility Complaints
February 18, 2013 – 5:53 pm
I prefer to call it ‘fertility’ rather than ‘infertility’ when I’m working with soon-to-be moms. I view it as a cooperative effort to create the healthiest, most fertile body possible in order to increase the woman’s chances of raising a healthy, happy baby. I really enjoy working with my fertility patients as they are gung-ho […]
>Read MoreBy: Dr. Sacha | Posted in: Blood Sugar Detoxification Fertility Hormones Immunity & Inflammation Men's Health Nutrition Women's Health | Tags: Acupuncture, Baby, Detoxification, Endocrine Disorders, endometriosis, fertility, Food sensitivities, Hormone, infertility, PCOS, Periods, Pregnancy : | Comment