Posts by Dr. Grant Pagdin
Pagdin's Pick Number Five: Probiotics
Most people are aware that their bodies are continually covered in other living organisms including bacteria and funguses. In fact, the number of these micro-organisms outnumbers our human cells by a factor of 3-10 times! The right organisms in the right place confer health benefits, while the wrong ones in the wrong place can cause…
Read MoreVitamin D And Breast Cancer Survival
Breast cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D in their blood are twice as likely to survive the disease as women with low levels of this nutrient, reported a group of San Diego School of Medicine researchers in the March issue of Anticancer Research. Metabolites of Vitamin D are apparently able to increase the communication between…
Read MoreWhat’s the deal with this Paleo craze?
Many books have been written on the merits of returning to a more basic way of eating, eliminating refined grains and processed foods, referred to as a “Paleo” diet. You may also see the terms “Primal” or “Stone Age” diet. This harkens back to our Paleolithic days when we foraged daily for our food: hunting…
Read MorePagdin's Pick Number Four: Curcumin
Curcumin is what gives Turmeric its bright yellow-orange colour. It has been shown to have powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties in laboratory studies. However, very few good human trials have been completed, and we do know that it is poorly absorbed. Mouse studies have shown that it reduces the immune response in colitis and…
Read MorePagdin's Pick Number 3: CoEnzyme Q10
I couldn’t have said it better myself, so here is the column on Coenzyme Q10 direct from examine.com Coenzyme Q10 (COQ10) is a molecule produced in the body. It aids mitochondria during energy production. It is similar to other Pseudovitamin compounds because it is vital for survival, but does not necessarily need to be supplemented.…
Read MorePagdin's Pick Number 2: Fish Oil (Omega 3)
Your body can make Omega 6 and Omega 9, but it can’t make Omega 3. The average diet (including meat and eggs) is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which is why supplementing with fish oil (Omega 3) is recommended to balance the ratio of 3’s to 6’s. It turns out that 6’s are quite inflammatory…
Read MoreEssential Reading – What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Heart Disease
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Heart Disease: The Revolutionary Book that Reveals the Truth Behind Coronary Illnesses-and How You Can Fight Them By Mark C. Houston, MD, MS Released in early February, this is an excerpt from the latest book by Mark Houston, MD, MS, SCH, ABAARM, FACP, FAHA. The associate clinical…
Read MorePagdin's Pick Number One- Vitamin D3
We have just launched our campaign of Pagdin’s Picks: selected supplements available in selected outlets, with a new one each month through 2016. Find our display at the following retailers: Abaco Health (Gordon at Cook Rd) Lakeside Medicine Centre (Gordon at Guisachan) Remedy’s Rx / Dyck’s (downtown on St Paul) Prescription Health Studio (540 West…
Read MoreNutritional Supplements: Examining the Evidence
Each month of 2016 from March to December I will be reviewing a common nutritional supplement and the evidence for its use. There are a number of supplements which I routinely recommend to my patients, several of which I also take. Last month I introduced the concept of “Pagdin’s Picks” which will be on display…
Read MorePagdin's Picks for 2016
Happy New Year! Let’s make 2016 your healthiest year yet! This year each of my monthly columns will be dealing with a specific nutritional supplement and examining the indications and the evidence for adding it to your daily routine. There are certain vitamins you will likely not be getting enough of, including vitamins D and…
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