Ryan Lewis,, B.Sc., Student Representative

Ryan Lewis,, B.Sc.

Student Representative

Ryan is in his third year at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). He received his undergraduate education in biology from Concordia University, located in Montreal, Quebec. His hobbies include soccer and martial arts. Ryan is also interested in rheumatology, pain management, nutrition, self-improvement and motivating others to reach higher potentials. One of his major goals is to be able to empower others with the knowledge and confidence they need to take control of their health.

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Student Voices

  • Debate on naturopathic medicine: Should naturopathic medicine be regulated as a primary care service

    A debate was held about whether naturopathic medicine should be regulated as a primary care service in Québec and whether naturopathic doctors should have a full scope of practice. This was held in Montréal during naturopathic medicine week (May 7-13) between André Saine ND and Joe Schwarcz PhD.

  • Advice from Practicing NDs

    Questions such as where to practice, how to practice and what are the steps one needs to take after graduation to become a successful naturopathic doctor are all questions to think about every once in a while. Fortunately, a panel of currently practicing NDs was able to shed some light on this and give their advice on some of these questions.

  • Food Addiction – Part 3: A Truly Natural Weight Loss Solution

    In part one of this series I talked about food addiction and how it contributes to the obesity epidemic. In part two, I discussed how fat storage is a protection mechanism used by the body to surround and sequester harmful toxins and chemicals to prevent damage elsewhere in the body. In this third and final article, I will talk about some of the foods that can be incorporated into your diet to detoxify and eliminate the GI system from accumulated and stored toxins.

  • Food Addiction – Part 2: Fat storage, a protection mechanism

    In part one of this series I discussed food addiction and how it is one of the contributing causes to the obesity epidemic that we see in society. In part two, I will explore one successful approach to losing weight and keeping it off. These are simple and basic principles that are very much aligned with one of the naturopathic principles: Treat the root cause.

  • Food Addiction – Part 1: The Invisible Prison

    What is a cause of the obesity epidemic that we are seeing in our society? Do overweight or obese people simply like to overeat at every meal? Are they just not concerned about their health? No, rather it is possible that they are addicted to the processed foods that some predominantly consume. And it may not be their fault. There are hidden chemicals and other ingredients, such as sugar, that are helping to cause this addiction.

  • How Unfiltered Coffee Increases Serum LDL Cholesterol levels

    Drinking unfiltered coffee instead of the paper-filtered brews increases blood LDL cholesterol levels. Cafestol is the compound found in coffee that is responsible for this, but it can be filtered out of coffee using a paper filter.

  • Contrast Hydrotherapy for Aches and Pain

    Hydrotherapy can be used therapeutically to treat a variety of health complaints, including minor aches and pain, which is the focus of this article.

  • How to gain more out of your education: The Degree-Focused Mindset vs. Experience-Focused Mindset

    Want to get more out of your education and gain the skills and experiences that truly matter once you start working in your field? Then try this approach.

  • Remaining Focused: The Power of Setting Goals

    Goals are what allow us to stay focused and they give us something to work towards and look forward to, depending on the goal. In this article I show you how to set goals in a way that guarantees success so that you can achieve some of the things you want in life.

  • Sedentary Lifestyle and Your Health

    A lack of regular physical activity can lead to a variety of preventable lifestyle related diseases.

  • Everyone has a Story

    I had the great privilege of attending the Gathering a few weeks ago at my school, the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). It was a weekend filled with many great talks between elders and students alike, regarding the meaning and interpretation of the vis medicatrix naturae or the healing power of nature.

 

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