The Hidden Connection Between Stress, Trauma, and Autoimmune Arthritis
Naturopathic Medicine
The Hidden Connection Between Stress, Trauma, and Autoimmune Arthritis

Many people living with autoimmune arthritis notice that their symptoms flare during times of stress, and that’s not a coincidence. Our nervous system and immune system are deeply intertwined. When stress or trauma keeps the body in a constant state of alert, inflammation can become the new normal. By helping the nervous system remember safety through somatic therapies, breathwork, and emotional healing, we can begin to calm inflammation and support true, lasting relief.

A Year of Connection: Reflections on a Partnership with Three Corners
Naturopathic Medicine
A Year of Connection: Reflections on a Partnership with Three Corners

Over the past year, Qi’s naturopathic doctors have partnered with Three Corners Health Services Society in Williams Lake to expand access to care for First Nations community members. What began as an idea to bring naturopathic medicine into the clinic has grown into a program that’s building trust, creating safety, and reconnecting patients to their health in meaningful ways.

Functional Testing: Is It Worth It? How to Decide If It’s Right for You
Naturopathic Medicine
Functional Testing: Is It Worth It? How to Decide If It’s Right for You

Feeling off but can’t quite put your finger on why? Here’s how to determine if functional testing could help—and how our integrated team can guide you through the process.

Restoring Rest: Naturopathic Approaches to Insomnia
Naturopathic Medicine
Restoring Rest: Naturopathic Approaches to Insomnia

Struggling with insomnia? These naturopathic treatments can restore restful sleep, balance your circadian rhythm, and address root causes naturally.

Qi Integrated Health Partners with Three Corners Health Authority to Expand Holistic Healthcare Services to the Secwépemc Community
Naturopathic Medicine
Qi Integrated Health Partners with Three Corners Health Authority to Expand Holistic Healthcare Services to the Secwépemc Community

Vancouver, BC – [August 29th, 2024] – Qi Integrated Health, a leader in integrative healthcare, is proud to announce a new partnership with Three Corners Health Services Society. This collaboration will provide naturopathic services to the Northern Secwépemc community of this area at the Three Corners Health Services office in Williams Lake, BC, starting in […]

The Power of the Physiotherapist and Naturopath Duo in Sports Medicine
Naturopathic Medicine
The Power of the Physiotherapist and Naturopath Duo in Sports Medicine

At Qi Integrated Health, we don’t believe in one size fits all when it comes to sports medicine. We have physiotherapists and naturopaths working together as a team to create a customized care plan that is tailored to you and your individual needs. In addition to traditional treatments such as massage and physiotherapy, our naturopaths […]

Medicinal Benefits of Ginger
Naturopathic Medicine
Medicinal Benefits of Ginger

Know by its Latin name as zingiber officinalis, ginger is a powerful herb used both in the culinary and medicinal world. The part of the plant used as medicine is called the rhizome. A rhizome is a plant stem that grows horizontally, underground. It helps the plant store food so that it can survive the […]