Hormonal Health Division

 

A comprehensive program for optimal hormonal health.

 

Hormones are complicated. They are complicated because they are so interconnected and require balance for the body to play like a symphony. Looking at and treating hormones in isolation of one another or in isolation from the greater system would be like removing the gas tank from your car and expecting it to run without a problem!

Hormones need to be evaluated holistically in relation to one another and within the context of all systems if you want to achieve optimal function.

At GraceMed Functional Medicine & Hormonal Health, the best outcomes are always achieved when the most information is gathered and with patient compliance to treatment regimens. Exploring and managing all aspects of health including the contributions of the mind, body and spirit are an integral part of healing.

Treatments include:

 

Oncology Division

 

Supportive treatment of cancer.

 

The Institute for Hormonal Health’s Oncology Division supports conventional cancer treatment with therapies that reduce side effects and discomfort, support metabolic systems and maximize benefits of conventional therapies.

The IHH certified practitioner who leads our Oncology Division is a naturopathic doctor (ND) as well as a conventionally trained medical doctor (MD) from Egypt where he specialized in clinical oncology. His unique training allows him to approach his practise of naturopathic medicine with a deep understanding and appreciation for conventional oncology in the treatment and prevention of cancer. Learn more about Dr. Mohammed

The Institute for Hormonal Health’s Oncology Division covers these areas of concern:

  • Primary prevention and risk reduction

  • Integrative co-treatment during conventional active cancer therapy

  • Improvement in tumouricidal activity of conventional therapies to maximize benefits

  • Reduction of the side effects of conventional therapies during active treatments

  • Post treatment recovery support

  • Support for long term secondary prevention after complete treatment

  • Removal of tumor promoting factors such as hyper-insulinemia, nutrient deficiencies, exogenous hormones, smoking, etc. to change the environment that allowed tumour growth

  • Support the patient metabolically while starving the tumour

  • Promote normal cell differentiation and apoptosis

  • Support a healthy immune response

Complementary therapies can be effective in decreasing toxicity and side effects, supporting the immune system and helping the body to heal itself. At IHH, we believe in an integrative and holistic approach to cancer care and we encourage a collaborative approach with patients’ various medical team members in the development of a treatment program tailored to their individual needs.

 

Urogenital Health Division

(VAGINA AND BLADDER)

 

A program utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

 

At GraceMed Functional Medicine & Hormonal Health, we have an unparalleled complement of treatments and practitioners that can be utilized for optimal results.

Patients will receive a pelvic floor assessment from Dr. Kristy Prouse MD, FRCSC (OB/GYN). This assessments can then be complemented by our certified practitioner Camille Lawson, a Registered Nurse and Psychotherapist specializing in sexuality and relationships, allowing for a comprehensive and integrated treatment program.

Combined with cutting edge technologies including CO2 fractional laser (MonaLisa Touch®), photobiomodulation (vSculpt Pro®) and hormone administration, the Institute for Hormonal Health is uniquely positioned to achieve the best results possible for patients.

Treatments for vaginal and bladder restoration include:

Treatments for pelvic pain include:

 

Weight Management

A holistic approach to weight management.

 
 

At GraceMed Functional Medicine & Hormonal Health we look at the whole patient and take a systematic approach to assessing what factors may be contributing to weight management issues.

After a thorough investigation, we begin to eliminate or reduce the impact of various contributing factors. Dr. Prouse MD, FRCSC (OB/GYN) has developed a strategy that addresses hormonal healing in a pyramid of layers with weight management at the top of the pyramid. This layered approach responds to the fact that correcting one hormone imbalance often leads to the correction of another hormone imbalance, without the need to target it directly. Weight management is positioned near the top of this “orderly healing pyramid” as it is common to see weight loss when hormonal balance is achieved.

Similarly, non-hormonal, yet foundational health principles like detoxification, epigenetics, substrate repletion and a balanced intestinal microflora often result in weight loss and are necessary to sustain a healthy weight.

On a foundation of nutritional science, IHH uses nutritional ketosis as the base of all our weight management programs, layered with a nutritional system that targets the individual’s needs, be it focused on cortisol and cleansing, or epigenetics.

An educational component is also included in the program, providing online help and the expertise of a team of practitioners to support patients, make the process enjoyable and make weight loss sustainable.

Achieving healthy, measurable success.

  • Most past participants dropped at least one pant size and lost two inches off the chest, waist and buttocks and three inches off the abdomen.

  • 100% of past participants saw improvements in energy.

  • 75% of past participants saw improvements in overall health, hormone symptoms, dietary habits, concentration and ability to cope with stress.

  • 50% of past participants saw improvements in sleep, digestion, and increased libido.

 

Dr. Kristy Prouse MD, FRCSC (OB/GYN) on Weight Management

 
 

Get started with Hormonal Health, today.