by Dr. Iva Lloyd, NDIn May of this year, Health Canada announced a consultation on proposed cost-recovery fees for natural health products (NHPs). Currently the costs associated with the regulation and oversight of NHPs has been predominantly publicly funded. The cost-recovery proposal is intended to bring NHPs in line with the fees charged for other health products such as drugs and medical ..read more

by Dr. Iva Lloyd, NDIn times of chaos and change is it always helpful to have an anchor, something that keeps you steady during the storm. Anchors allow us to move forward through times of change by helping us stay grounded and limiting the chance that decisions that we make are based on fear.The following are some tips on finding an anchor that works for you and supports your health during times ..read more

 by Dr. Iva Lloyd, NDFor too many individuals the long-term effects of COVID have been more distressing than the acute phase. Like all diseases and discussions about health, it is imperative to remember that health and disease are complex. It is appreciating the complexity and the context that each individual finds themselves in that helps to understand what is relevant for them and how best to ..read more

 by Dr. Iva Lloyd, NDWhat are you hoping to achieve or experience in 2021?  The one thing that 2020 has reminded us is that ultimate control of your life is an illusion, so it is important to focus on those things that you can directly influence.There is no doubt that we are in a time of extreme chaos and change.  Even if you are fortunate enough not to be caught up directly in the chaos, it is ..read more

by Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND Over 80% of deaths due to COVID-19 have been in those over the age of 70. Although there is some variability based on country, the fatality rate for those in their 40's is about 0.4% and it is just over 1% for those in the 50's.  The fatality rate jumps to about 8% for those in their 70's that contract COVID-19 and can be as high as 15% for those over 80 years of age that ..read more

by Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND A common question over the last month is whether or not a specific symptom could indicate COVID-19.  The focus of Public Health and the media has been on the three most common symptoms, that is tiredness, fever and cough.  Tiredness is the most common symptom with about 68% of people experiencing it, followed by 60% of people having a dry cough and 56% of people ..read more

By Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND Hormones affect every aspect of life. Unfortunately, the importance of adequate and balanced hormones is often ignored as someone ages.  But hormones play a significant role in healthy aging and treating a hormone imbalance can often make a significant difference on how a person feels. If you are creeping close to 50 years of age or if you are older, I encourage you to ..read more

By Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND If you have a sense that it is not as easy to achieve or maintain health today as it was even 10 years ago you are correct. The number of factors affecting health is increasing on a daily basis. As a naturopathic practitioner I have found one of the most consistent and annoying factors is food. There are just so many variables that come into play - organic versus ..read more

by Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND  Copyright: https://ehtrust.org/ Are you concerned about the impact of wireless technology on your health?  The research is strongly indicating that we need to be more aware and take precautions in order to protect our health.  Wireless technology is ubiquitous.  It is almost impossible to find a spot that is not connected to the wireless world.  Even most of the ..read more

by Dr. Iva Lloyd, ND Living a "naturopathic lifestyle" can seem daunting at times, especially as there is new and conflicting research and information available all the time. Part of the wonderful thing and the challenge in today's world is that there is so much information on health and the "best thing" to do to achieve your health goals.  Hopefully the following sheds some light and ..read more