The Dempster Clinic
97 Scollard Street M5R 1G4 Toronto, ON, Canada

Hi all! If you’re struggling to stabilize your mental healthdespite medications and therapiesthen you’re probably missing one crucial element. Your gut health. For the past several years, researchers have been investigating the power of the gut microbiome to help treat anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Unfortunately, this information has yet to reach the general public. That’s why my friends, Sarah Otto and Matt Potts, created the brand-new masterc...lass called ‘The Gut-Brain Solution’to spread the word about the latest discoveries in this field straight from world-leading experts. I was honoured to be interviewed as part of this project. You’ll learn proven and practical remedies to overcome stubborn digestive problems like constipation, SIBO, IBS, reflux, bloating, and weight gain... As well as mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, brain fog, and mood disorders. See you on the inside! https://start.gutbrainseries.com/?a=5cf79cb5155b4&b=edce5f6d See more

Honoured to be speaking at the 'Healing MS' interview series, alongside many amazing practitioners who focus on Multiple Sclerosis, and other autoimmune illnesses. You can tune into the event for free here: www.healingmslive.com

Another reminder of the importance of keeping our health in check on all levels - especially the gut - where a significant portion of our immune system resides. https://www.ktvu.com//gut-bacteria-may-influence-covid-19-

Stress impacts us all. And it is one of the biggest factors for all illness, but especially gut issues! But don’t despair, because guess what... reducing stress may be easier than you think!... I'll share how in this video... Plus, to go deeper on the topic of addressing digestive health, register for my free mini-course on Breaking Free From Chronic Digestive Distress: https://thedempsterclinic.com/10in10/registration.html

Probiotics - those wonderful little darlings we all see at the health food store But are they all really that good for us? I'll share my thoughts in this video...... Plus, to go deeper on the topic of addressing digestive health, register for my free mini-course on Breaking Free From Chronic Digestive Distress: https://thedempsterclinic.com/10in10/registration.html

We are remaining open for you, our patients, during this recent lockdown. We are following necessary guidelines to ensure the safety of all of our patients and staff at this time. Please contact our clinic at admin@thedempsterclinic or at 416-551-9577 for scheduling.

I’ve been in practice for well over a decade, and I’ve seen A LOT of interesting things when it comes to gut health and digestion issues . But what surprises me the most to this day, is the amount of people suffering from gas, bloating and abdominal pain, etc that feel that nothing can be done and that they just need to live with those symptoms. Does this sound familiar to you?? If so, I’ve got some good news as I explain in this video...... Plus, to go deeper on the topic of addressing digestive health, register for my free mini-course on Breaking Free From Chronic Digestive Distress: https://thedempsterclinic.com/10in10/registration.html

Is IBS a real diagnosis? Is it even treatable? Can I beat IBS for good or is it going to keep hanging around like a bad smell?... In this video, I'll share the the real cause of IBS... Plus, to go deeper on the topic of addressing digestive health, register for my free mini-course on Breaking Free From Chronic Digestive Distress: https://thedempsterclinic.com/10in10/registration.html

Are you struggling to lose some extra weight that has been hanging around like extra baggage? Are you feeling gassy, bloated, irritated with unexplained abdominal discomfort? Well, the two may be connected!... In this video, I'll share why optimal gut health is KEY to weight loss... Plus, to go deeper on the topic of addressing digestive health, register for my free mini-course on Breaking Free From Chronic Digestive Distress: https://thedempsterclinic.com/10in10/registration.html

Do you know what the #1 food that is acting as a hidden health saboteur for your gut? The answer is GLUTEN. In this video, I'll explain what you need to know!... Plus, to go deeper on the topic of addressing digestive health, register for my free mini-course on Breaking Free From Chronic Digestive Distress: https://thedempsterclinic.com/10in10/registration.html

Ever wonder if you are reacting to the food you eat? This article breaks down the different types of reactions possible that may be behind your health woes! https://thedempsterclinic.com/food-intolerance/

Making the right diet changes are the key to gut health and beyond, but you can just as quickly develop an unhealthy relationship with healthy foods if taken to an extreme. It is possible to find a balance. https://thedempsterclinic.com/food-fear/

Such a pleasure to join my good friend and colleague, Dr. David Jockers on his podcast. Hope you tune in! https://drjockers.com/episode-30-functional-lab-testing-an/

Such a fun interview - thanks Betsy!

Excited to be part of this event!!

Have you checked out my FREE Leaky Gut Guide yet? https://thedempsterclinic.com/leaky-gut.html

What an awesome surprise on my desk today... Thank you to #consumerchoiceaward for this honor 2 years in a row!!

Mental health has never been more top of mind than right now. This FREE online summit taps into the knowledge of some of the brightest minds in the mental health and wellness space. Be sure to tune in for cutting edge information that will help you and your family navigate many of the mental health challenges facing so many individuals today. See you there! https://mentalwellnessconference.com/?rwpid=48540

Interested in slowing down your aging? Check out my friend Dr. David Jocker's ebook - Activating Autophagy. It is rammed with loads of easy to apply tips and tricks to help reduce the chronic degenerative processes affecting most of us, often unknowingly! A must-read. http://fastingtransformation.com/reg-gift/?idev_id=25051

Anxiety is a normal reaction to uncertainty and things that may harm us. Right now for many of us, the coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness make for a very uncertain future. People worry about their own health and the health of their loved ones, here and abroad. People may also have a lot of concerns around school or work, their finances, their ability to take part in important community and social events and hobbies, and other important parts of their lives. Here's some fundamentals to help you mentally weather a crisis: https://thedempsterclinic.com/improve-mental-health/

Brain diseases and disorders start 15-40 years before they're diagnosed. At the Superhuman Brain Masterclass, we'll teach you the best ways to prevent these disorders by upgrading your brain to superhuman. Plus, you'll gain increased energy, mental clarity and heal rapidly by leveraging existing technology, nutrition and advanced solutions for next-level brain performance. Join me from April 13-19, 2020, free and online! https://superhumanbrainmasterclass.com/?idev_id=25051

As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to rapidly evolve, we at The Dempster Clinic - Center for Functional Medicine are doing everything we can to support you through this unprecedented and challenging time. We can assure you that were taking additional precautions to keep our patients safe. This is our number one priority! We will continue to monitor the situation hourly and will update you with any further changes. Telemedicine Appointments: As social distancing and self-isol...ating measures are being recommended globally, we would like to notify all patients that phone appointments can be scheduled with Dr. Dempster and Dr. Kung in place of clinic visits. Appointments can be scheduled by contacting the clinic directly by phone (416-551-9577) or email [email protected]. The clinic will remain open during our regular business hours until further notice. Supplement orders: Please know that supplement orders can still be placed for pick up or shipped directly to you via courier. IV Appointments: We will continue to operate our IV clinic during regular office hours. All IV appointments will be staggered in lieu of social distancing protocol. Extra sanitation practices will be enforced before, during, and after all treatments to ensure highest level of care and safety is met. Clinic Policy on COVID-19 To help limit the spread of COVID-19, Dr. Dempster and the team at The Dempster Clinic- Center for Functional Medicine thank you for taking precautions to help slow the spread of this virus. If you have recently traveled outside of the country, please stay at home for a minimum of 14 days in case of exposure. If you are experiencing any symptoms of a fever and/or new onset of cough or difficulty breathing, please do not visit the clinic. If an appointment is necessary, this can be scheduled to do over the phone. If you think you may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please call Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600. Due to the current travel advisory, Dr. Dempster has cancelled his travel plans for next week and therefore his schedule is now open March 23rd to March 26th. Please contact us if you'd like to schedule an appointment. Dr. John Dempster & Team

This should be a MUST read for anyone who is trying to be proactive in supporting their immune system during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a very SAFE and easy tool that almost anyone can implement. As always, please ensure to work with your primary caregiver with any new treatment, but be sure to consider vitamin C as first-line therapy. https://www.greenmedinfo.com//chinese-medical-team-report-

I have been asked many times in recent weeks as to what effective treatments exist for COVID-19 coronavirus. While there is no official 'cure', there is a growing body of research on the effectiveness of high doses of vitamin C, particularly via intravenous (IV) infusions. See below: http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v16n12.shtml

I've been getting a lot of requests lately about how to protect ourselves and our family from the Coronavirus. While there is no definitive cure at this point, there certainly are steps you can do to reduce your risk of infection. Vitamin C has proven itself over many decades to be a powerful anti-viral, yet the dose and delivery is the key. https://www.greenmedinfo.com//vitamin-c-protects-against-c

A fun radio spot I did with Wellness 360 talking all things gut health :) https://www.spreaker.com//sauga/wellness-360-epi-5-dec-28

Excited to be speaking on the Mitochondrial Summit today with Dr. Jay Davidson. Tune in to all the talks with amazing experts for free this week! https://mit19.acemlna.com/lt.php

The holiday season is upon us! But that also means that flu and cold season is here, too. Since the added stress of the holidays may increase your vulnerability to illness, this time can feel like a precarious tightrope walk between festivities and derailing days in bed. Check out my Top 10 ways to beat the cold and flu this year :) https://www.thedempsterclinic.com/natural-treat-cold-flu/

The Mitochondrial Summit started today! Don't miss these amazing experts teaching how to care for your mitochondria so they can carry out various functions, like growth, metabolism and cellular reproduction, and help prevent fatigue and chronic disease! https://mitochondrialsummit.com/?idev_id=25051

Another powerful benefit of IV Vitamin therapy. #sepsis https://www.lifeextension.com//2018/9/As-We-See-It/Page-01

Gut issues getting you down? Give these gut superfoods a shot :) https://www.thedempsterclinic.com/digestive-superfoods-hea/

Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, once said that all disease begins in the gut. That was 2,000 years ago... And science is only starting to catch up today.... A new 8-part docuseries is being REPLAYED IN IT's ENTIRETY this weekend only - then it's gone... It tackles all the ways you can harness the power of your gut and regain full healthstraight from 40+ experts. Register here while its still free! https://gutsolutionseries.com/

Thanks for having me on your show, Dr. Ryan Wohlfert! Great to chat about health, wellness, and of course - gut health ;)

Amino acids have become a popular therapy as a safe and effective 'go-to' to help anyone dealing with mental health issues such as; chronic anxiety, panic attacks, and even depression. Check out this free guide on Amino Acids from my friend, and expert on the topic Trudy Scott! https://theanxietysummit5.com/reg-gift-2/?idev_id=25051

Its easier for men to acknowledge physical symptoms instead of their emotions a popular perspective attributed by our current society. This is one of the reasons for the lack of attention given to mens emotions, especially depression. An excellent article on this important topic by Dr. Tamara Kung: https://www.thedempsterclinic.com/men-depression/

STARTS TODAY!!! Don't miss out on the free viewing of my friend Sarah Otto's amazing documentary - The Gut Solution. You can access this here: https://gutsolutionseries.com/

For many years, experts have recommended routine colon cancer screening for people over 50 years of age, regardless of their individual risk. But does the science really support that recommendation? Not according to an expert review published in BMJ. The review found that screening should be recommended only for people with a 15-year risk of colon cancer of 3 percent or above. Your colon cancer risk can be calculated using the QCancer Risk Calculator. You can check it out here: https://qcancer.org/15yr/colorectal/index.php

Wonderful to see all the hard that Dr. Mark Hyman and his team at the Cleveland Clinic be recognized making Functional Medicine more widely recognized as a powerful tool to improve overall health, and reduce the risk of chronic disease. Here's to a future of medicine that embraces a model that includes a patient-centered, root-cause-resolution approach. https://www.newswise.com//cleveland-clinic-study-finds-fun

Are you paying enough attention to your gut? No... not your intuition. Your gastrointestinal tract.... More and more scientists today are discovering the connection between the gut and our health. Chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, Alzheimers, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, and even cancer are found to trace its roots in certain intestinal bacteria strains. Fortunately, theres a solution. This new 8-part docuseries dives into this gut-health connection free for a limited time. Watch the trailer and share it with your loved ones You might just save a life. https://gutsolutionseries.com/

I recently had a fun Q and A session with Sarah Otto (host of the Gut Solutions docuseries coming up this November!). If you missed the Q and A you can check it out here: https://gutsolutionseries.com/platinumqanda/

Attention to all busy (and tired;)) parents out there!! Check out my friend Dr. Ryan Wohlfert's FREE masterclass tomorrow evening (Oct 8th) where he is going to be dropping some great tips to boost your energy, focus, and overall health - while still being a great parent :) Hope to see you there! https://www.upgradedparents.com/energy-masterclass-drdemps/

I'm a HUGE fan of finding ways to harness technology and innovation to better the quality of our lives. I too, like most of us today use my smartphone daily for a variety of reasons and couldn't imagine my life without one. However, I also am concerned about the sheer number of people I see who are totally glued to their phones - all day long. A growing body of research suggests that excessive smartphone use is not beneficial to our health (for a variety of reasons). For more, check out my article below: https://www.thedempsterclinic.com/smartphone-destroying-he/

I recently sat down with Jake Goldberg at NIKU Farms to talk about the pressing health factors in modern society and what decisions can be made to achieve the best outcome for our bodies and our mental state using real food and harnessing functional medicine diagnostics. I hope you can tune in! https://www.nikufarms.com/podcast_post.php?id=543

I was very honored to be interviewed recently on Dr. Jason Jason Lokens health podcast. If you havent tuned in to his show yet I highly recommend you do! He covers a plethora of health related topics and interviews some wonderful experts who all provide some key takeaways for anyone looking to improve their familys health and wellness. Check it out!

STOP EXERCISING! The Way You Are Doing it Now Did you stop reading after "STOP EXERCISING"? ;) Yes, it caught me off guard too! My friend and author Igor Klibanov has put together a fantastic FREE digital copy of his book that he is generously sharing with my community. The book covers:- Stress management strategies- How to lose weight, so you can get into the clothes that you want, and like the way you look in pictures- How to have more energy, so you can get more done in the day, without being tired- How to improve your posture- How to get motivated, so that its not a struggle to keep up! You can grab your FREE copy at https://www.fitnesssolutionsplus.ca/Dempster

Tune in to learn how balancing your hormones can make you look and feel years younger! Introducing Dr. Tamara Kung to The Dempster Clinic

Oh, that elusive sleep... Hopefully, for you, this is not an issue. However, if you do suffer from sleep issues you are definitely not alone! Getting an adequate amount of quality sleep is an absolutely essential requirement to achieve and maintain optimal health. Want to sleep better? Read below... https://www.thedempsterclinic.com/methods-better-sleep-nat/

Listen to 57 experts discuss the most common health concerns and how you can use natural herbs to revolutionize your health and combat chronic disease. Watch this trailer now: https://naturalmedicineseries.com/