Selkirk Naturopathic Clinic
22529 Lougheed Hwy # 230 V2X 0L5 Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

Just so everyone is aware, the phone lines are down at the clinic right now. Please feel free to email with any questions, booking inquiries etc if you can't get through :)

Thank you Dr. Bean for your voice of reason!

Dr Taylor Bean has a fantastic new article now out in the Winter issue of Maple Magazine called "Optimizing Children's Health: WATER

Dr Sheldon Bjorgaard is just rolling out a fantastic brand new diet program for the clinic The "Nourish Healthy Weight loss system" This is different from other commercial programs because it is personalized, holistic, and objective. This means that instead of a "one size fits all" approach, it takes into account your individual goals, your health history, your dietary habits and your lifestyle. It's not just a diet, it's a lifestyle program. This is a 12 week program but ...will give you invaluable tools to use forever. There is a lot more information we can give and/or send to you, but basically it includes the 12 visits (one full hour and 11 1/2 hour sessions), A binder containing various handouts, assessments and tracking forms, A body composition analysis using BIA, and unlimited email access with Dr Bjorgaard. Feel free to contact the clinic for more information or to book in. Dr Bjorgaard is also offering a free 15 minute consult with him to see if this program might be right for you! See more

Just giving our wonderful clients a head's up that Dr Taylor Bean will be raising her rates as of January 1st, 2021. If you have already booked with her in the New Year, we will honor the rate you have booked under. All of our other doctor's rates will be staying the same. Dr Bean's new rates will be as follows: Initial 60 minute consult $220 Initial 60 minute vaccination consult $240 45 minute follow up $165... 30 minute follow up $110 15 minute follow up $55 90 minute extended initial $275 Vaccine 30 minute consult $110 Thanks so much See more

DID YOU KNOW 91% of all plastic is single-use, and the rate of mass production since plastic became commonly used almost six decades ago, has resulted in 8.3 ...billion metric tonnes of plastic pollution. The production of plastic is set to double over the next 20 years, despite increasing awareness of its detrimental impact on the environment. The only way to end our dependence on single-use plastic is for everyone to recognize, understand and respect the challenges present at every level and act accordingly to address them. With so many different parties involved, the solution may seem challenging to implement. If everyone is striving to achieve the same end goal, however, then it should be possible to execute. Let us stop pointing fingers and start working together. Let us be a part of the solution to a problem that impacts us directly. #bepartofthesolution #reducereuserecycle #saynotosingleuse

This is worth a glance: "A September 2020 meta-analysis concludes there is a significant relationship between autism and concentrations of lead and mercury in the body -According to the researchers, mercury concentration is a pathogenic cause for autism, meaning it’s a causative factor -According to a 2014 review, there is evidence of malfeasance and conflicts of interest in studies claiming that thimerosal in vaccines is safe... -Serious flaws and errors also plague studies that claim aluminum in vaccines is safe. A mathematical error found in a key FDA study has reignited concerns about the safety of aluminum in vaccines -Glutathione is the dominant agent that binds to and helps move mercury and other heavy metals out of your tissues. Part of effective detox involves upregulating your biochemistry to facilitate the mobilization and elimination of metals" https://articles.mercola.com//is-mercury-linked-to-autism.

A meta-analysis published in Pediatric Health Medicine and Therapeutics in September 2020 has found that there is a significant relationship between mercury levels in the human body and autism. So much so that they stated "the concentration of mercury can be listed as a pathogenic cause (disease-causing) for autism." They also found a significant relationship between lead levels in the body and autism but not between copper levels and autism. https://www.researchgate.net//344326258_The_Relationship_B

A small peer-reviewed study from Environmental Research showed that in as little as 6 days of switching to a fully organic diet, certain chemicals within the body dropped as much as 95 percent! That's promising news.

https://www.ctvnews.ca//cfia-warns-there-may-be-gluten-in-

"... a study found that eating one apple a day for four weeks translated to lower blood levels of oxidized low-density lipoprotein//beta2-glycoprotein I complex, which may contribute to atherosclerosis, by 40% among healthy, middle-aged individuals."

New study finds chances of contracting or dying from coronavirus much lower than previously thought. 'For average 50-64-year-old, chances of dying from COVID-19 are 1 in 19.1M' "Conclusions and Relevance: Estimates of the individual probabilities of COVID19 infection, hospitalization and death vary widely but may not align with public risk perceptions. Systematically collected and publicly reported data on infection incidence by, for example, the setting of exposure, type of ...residence and occupation would allow more precise estimates of probabilities than possible with currently available public data. Calculation of secondary attack rates by setting and better measures of the prevalence of seropositivity would further improve those estimates." https://www.medrxiv.org/conte/10.1101/2020.06.06.20124446v2 See more

"One meter is sometimes good enough". Typically 1 meter distancing is recommended to avoid catching influenza but early on before much was known about Covid-19 two meters was arbitrarily chosen for extra safety precaution.

It appears Rogers rolled out 5G in Maple Ridge on Tuesday.

Now this is interesting!

Are the tides shifting? I for one sure hope so! The CDC is removing it's 14 day quarantine recommendation when returning home from out of country.

It's the 10th annual Mercury Awareness and Mercury-Free Dentistry Week... Read updates on which countries throughout the world have banned mercury amalgams in their dentistry practices.

Vote now for your Maple Ridge Faves!!

We could all use some calm in our life! Check out these great meditation apps. Spending even 15 minutes per day in meditative pause does wonders for your physical, mental and emotional well being.

Decrease your toxic load! Use the Environmental Working Group's SKIN DEEP database the next time you're shopping for a new cosmetic product.

One thing I've learned through this pandemic is that the main stream media can't be trusted. There is such a difference in the "information" they feed you compared to the science you receive when you tap into independent sources. This article is one good example. I post it here because it is so important that we not buy into the fear that's being propagated through the main stream media. We as a species thrive on hope. There is so much hope out there! This article provides fa...ctual data that the pandemic will be over (for good! No second wave) by the end of August. It is very science-heavy so you may wish to skip to the end to read its conclusion. -Dr. Elliott-Drury (on extended maternity leave)

https://www.ctvnews.ca//salmonella-cases-in-western-and-ce

More of our online booking options are now available :) We are still offering our IV and Ioncleanse therapies as well but will continue with call-in booking for this to ensure we have only one person in our treatment room at a time. Dr Matusik will continue with Telemedicine and Phone consults for the summer but our other doctors are now available for these as well as in clinic appointments. We are still encouraging people to utilize the Telemedicine or phone option if they don't feel an in-person visit is needed. We are happy to be seeing and hearing from our wonderful clients again and hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather

https://www.alive.com//vitamin-b12-your-body-boosting-nut/

Research questionnaire participants wanted! An undergraduate researcher with the Department of Psychology at Trinity Western University is conducting a study exploring motivations for using one or multiple forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Feel free to go on and complete the questionnaire if you would like to participate in her research:... Why do people use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)? Why are some people more, or less, committed to using these approaches? We are recruiting participants for an online research study looking at some of the motivations behind using complementary and alternative medicine. You are eligible to take part in this study if: 1. You have reached the age of majority in your place of residence (in British Columbia, this is age 19). 2. You have used or participated in at least one of the following forms of CAM at least 3 times in the last 6 months: 3. 1. Chiropractic treatment 2. Homeopathy or Naturopathy 3. Acupuncture 4. Herbal remedies or Aromatherapy 5. Essential Oils 6. Spiritual Healing (ex. Reiki, Crystal healing) 7. Self-Help practices (ex. Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi) The questionnaire is anonymous and confidential and can be completed in 30-45 minutes, including reading through the complete informed consent page and the debriefing document afterward. As a thank you for taking part, you will have the option of entering to win 1 of 5 $25 Starbucks e-gift cards. Please click here for more information or to take part in the study (https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/Y6R7WBS). You are also warmly invited to contact Jillian Sherwood, undergraduate researcher ([email protected]), or my supervisor, Kelly Arbeau, PhD ([email protected]) at any time with questions or to discuss the study further. Thank you for considering taking part in our study! We really appreciate it. Sincerely, Jillian Sherwood

We hope you're using a natural mineral-based (eg. zinc oxide) sunscreen for these hot days we're having! More evidence from a new study shows that the chemicals from regular sunscreen accumulate in your body. "The FDA gets concerned if ingredients are found in the bloodstream at a level of 0.5 nanograms per milliliter or higher....... In its most recent study released this week, the FDA said six chemicals found in sunscreen products were found at levels ranging from 3.3 to 258.1 per milliliter, depending on the product and how it was applied." See more

https://www.cbc.ca//childhood-asthma-rates-antibiotics-1.5

Just so everyone is aware, clinic hours will be 9-5 for Tuesdays and Thursdays for the next while. Our operating hours the other days will remain the same. We are happy to be seeing some of our wonderful clients back in clinic and are still doing a lot of Telemedicine consults as well. Hope everyone is staying safe and well

Hi everyone! As the situation with Covid appears to be improving across our province, we would like to welcome you back for in-office visits. We have taken numerous safety precautions to limit the spread of the coronavirus.... All patients will be prescreened for Covid symptoms prior to coming into our clinic and will be asked to maintain the recommended physical distance. Masks are optional, not mandatory. It is still advisable to call ahead if you would like supplement refills. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you again!

More good news.

Dr Taylor Bean's new article from the May-August edition of True North Organic Living: Maple magazine. Thriving Immunity for Kids

This is looking promising.

"There is significant data showing that melatonin limits virus-related diseases and would also likely be beneficial in COVID-19 patients":

Good news! More evidence our bodies develop a natural immunity (antibodies) to this coronavirus after exposure.

Well said Dr. Jensen!

A great read on Histamine Intolerance written by Dr Taylor Bean!!

More hopeful news...

"Researchers in South Korea say it is impossible for the novel coronavirus to reinfect humans. Multiple tests that ostensibly showed 260 patients becoming reinfected were the result of false-positive testing, according to the Korea Herald. The process in which COVID-19 produces a new virus takes place only in host cells and does not infiltrate the nucleus. This means it does not cause chronic infection or recurrence, said Dr. Oh Myoung-don, a Seoul National University hospital doctor, during a Thursday press conference."

Can we kill viruses? Connection precedes communication The intelligence of the immune system is absolutely intriguing. It's a whole world of possibility, intr...icacy and community in a real time dance communicating from inside to out. To answer the question at the top we have to first ask, can we kill that which is not alive? Essentially a virus is a communication tool/software program that is for all our (scientific) understanding something that doesn't have its own energy combustion system. It is an information packet with dna/rna but is not performing any form of life giving energy via respiration or consumption. We know that it has a "life cycle" outside the body that depending on the environment may last from minutes (direct sunlight/cleaning) to hours. It's essentially information that is communicating to our internal immune system. It only becomes replicated once it finds a host immune cell to attach to and share its information with. It's like a USB drive containing files that can be uploaded to the hard drive of the body. Like all information, depending on the drive that receives the information it may be interpreted differently. If we've got an outdated hard drive and antivirus program, maxed out RAM, and low operating speed then this virus sends a much bigger message to the system. It can become massively overwhelmed. If we've got new/upgraded/refurbished hardware with a strong antivirus program (immune system) it will respond much differently and be able to compartmentalize the viral information into an area of the system that can be used as a reference guide for the future instead of a complication to the entire administrative duties. Our respiratory passageways are essentially the receiving end of the USB drive. It is here that determines whether or not the data can be transferred. There are certain environments that make this connection really strong. It turns out one of the best environments for connection is the cold. When the temperature in our upper respiratory passageways become lower than our body temperature as in the typical winter/cold-flu season we make better connections to these viruses. Underlying sinus infections/congestion/lung complications also make this system more susceptible. Once connection is established, now the communication can begin on to our White blood cells. With the installed program, the newly integrated cells now become the storehouse of these viral programs which then migrate through the body to share the message. This then stimulates the cytokine system which tells neighboring cells how to behave. The cytokines are the inflammation messengers, they stimulate the "symptoms" we feel in the targeted tissues. In a healthy/refurbished system these yearly environmental updates (the seasonal virus) keep informing the body the health status of our environment. In turn, this communication allows an upgrade to our software programs to become more resilient and more adaptable. The world we live in, we are constantly turning our hardware over. We can't wait to get the newest iphone/android, essentially the latest technology. Our bodies hardware is also turning over: The digestive system cells turn over to make new ones every few days The skin cells take a few weeks The liver cells-sometimes upwards of a year The bone is constantly turning over anew The heart, brain etc. We are literally physically new every few years. The thing is, we need healthy upgrades. We want stem cell production to make things new. We want to upgrade our energy systems (mitochondria), our brain, our cardiovascular output and our immune systems. We have this ability when we implement the right tools. If we don't take control of our bodies, someone else will. It could be the next virus, or the next trip to the doctors office. We need to connect to the faculties that help us build stronger bodies so that we can communicate health to every cell and messenger within. We need to be adaptable in order to properly receive the yearly software upgrades. If we are to think we can kill viruses or prevent them from appearing, we are literally operating with the wrong software program. Time for an upgrade!

Starting conversations is what I do. And right now that is what a lot of us are doing. Many questions. Lots of answers. What do we make of all of this? Karen ...Tatum has posed a few questions and I thought - why don't we have a conversation about it. I will pull in what I am learning from: 1. Herd Immunity - what does this mean and how do we achieve it 2. What do we do if we do catch COVID-19? 3. Why are wanting to flatten the curve? But yet we want to achieve community immunity. What does this all mean? 4. What should we be doing until a vaccine comes out. What if a vaccine doesn't come out (we can chat about why one has never been made for any of the Coronaviruses) 5. Do you believe the Doctor who says that it's "not impossible" for people who test positive but have no symptoms to spread the virus and infect others - and actually that's most likely possible only in situations of very close contact (like within a household). (based on this interview with Fraser Health https://www.youtube.com/watch) 6. Boosting immunity vs Supporting immunity. See you then

If you are wondering whether Telemedicine Video appointments will work for you, please keep these things in mind: *Most of the beneficial things that come from your appointment is the conversation and connection with your doctor, which you can still maintain *Are we able to still do prescriptions, supplements, lab tests etc...Absolutely!! *Most insurance companies are still covering appointments done this way and staff here are still able to direct bill most appointments just... as we have always done! *Do you need to be Tech-Savvy...NO. It is really easy to use. You simply click on the link at your appointment time on whatever device you have..phone, tablet, ipad, desktop computer etc etc. *Now is the time to focus more on our health and well-being rather than less. Our doctors would love to connect with all of our past and new to us clients to help support you physically and mentally during this challenging time Feel free to call or email us any time with any questions, concerns, or to book in See more

The clinic will be closing at 5pm today as well as next Friday the 24th. Our apologies for any inconvenience. Take care

TeleMedicine FYI.... Telemedicine is an easy way to continue your naturopathic care. Once you book an appointment, you will receive an email with a link which will open up a video/audio link to connect you with your doctor at your appointment time. It is very easy to use there is no need to download any software if you use Chrome or Firefox browsers. Simply click on the emailed link to be connected. Click here for a quick video to review the process. To ensure highest level... of security and privacy we are using a telemedicine provider which ensures that all data is encrypted, your sessions are anonymous, and none of your information is stored. It adheres to HIPAA, PIPEDA, and GDPR data privacy requirements. We can assure you that the we will continue to provide the highest standard and quality of care possible. If you have any issues with the telemedicine platform or need further explanation please do not hesitate to reach out and ask! As always, if you prefer phone consults are also available as an option. In a world that requires us to stay physically separated for the next while for the greater good, it has never been easier to stay virtually connected.