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The “Best Diet” – a sand trap

  • by Dr Deanne Roberts MD
  • Posted on January 25, 2015July 8, 2015

There is No Best Diet If you enjoy good health and high health resiliency, then…

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Brief Activity Can Help Insulin and Blood Glucose

  • by Dr Deanne Roberts MD
  • Posted on August 31, 2015January 6, 2017

    #front A study done with kids who were of normal weight found interrupting…

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Pre-teen and Teen Metabolic Health

  • by Dr Deanne Roberts MD
  • Posted on August 29, 2015August 29, 2015

We are generally aware and concerned about circadian disruption issues in teens and of insulin…

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Circadian Health and Fertility

  • by Dr Deanne Roberts MD
  • Posted on August 29, 2015August 29, 2015

Factors Related to Circadian Rhythm, Such as Melatonin, May Play Out in Fertility – and…

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  • Health Various

Photosensitivity as a Side Effect

  • by Dr Deanne Roberts MD
  • Posted on June 6, 2015August 29, 2015

Be aware some herbs and some medications can cause photosensitivity – which is an exaggerated…

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Contact and Appointments:

Thinking About An Appointment?

First: please click this link for information about: Appointments and Programs

Then:

  • go to the online appointment calendar
  • select a time for an Inquiry Phone Call with Dr. Roberts (free) to talk about your questions and to consider making an appointment and a plan for you.

Please scroll down to the bottom of the web page for more information.

Do you want to ask some questions before you decide about having a medical consultation with Dr. Roberts?

Please see above about scheduling a free inquiry phone call.

Have you been referred or are you looking to refer someone?

The first step is always an Inquiry Phone Call. No other appointments are scheduled until this has been done. The patient chooses their own appointment time using the online appointment calendar.

Office Visits:
The office is located just off the corner of West 16th Avenue and MacDonald. There is free parking on the street, extra parking under the building, and buses along both 16th Avenue and MacDonald Street.

Phone or Video Visits: Will be considered for people who have difficulties getting to the office for appointments. Please see the footer area for more information.

Are You Out of the Lower Mainland?
Visits by phone or by secure video link are offered. Please see information at the bottom of the web page.

Fax: 1-844-380-1188 (please include the “1” at the start or it won’t work)

Please Note: I am not accepting new patients for “general practice” or “primary care” visits – that is, I accept new patients specifically for topics related to my special interest areas. The new patients I see have another doctor or clinic they go to for primary care (GP) visits.

Please see contact details and map at the foot  of the page.

Group Visit Dates

Group Visit Dates: (no meeting on long weekends) 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

NOTE: Sometimes there are changes to the schedule. It is best to re-check this list before you come, to be sure there hasn’t been a last-minute cancellation (for example, due to weather or illness)

  • Sat., January 4th
  • Sat., January 11th
  • Sat., January 18th – no meeting * new forecast includes likely snow overnight and Saturday morning. Participants -> if you feel it would be helpful, you can book an individual appointment (in office or by video) for Saturday afternoon or next week.
  • Sat., January 25th
  • Sat., February 1st
  • Sat., February 8th
  • Sat., February 15th – no meeting
  • Sat., February 22nd

CAUTION: Not Medical Advice

Nothing written or posted on this site is intended as medical advice.

Also, please keep in mind that no medical treatments or health interventions are ever meant to be applied to any individual without:

  1. first being considered in the full context of the individual and
  2. if it is then considered appropriate to undertake a trial period of that health intervention – it must be adapted to each person’s circumstance and needs.

Please consult with your personal doctor before making any changes to your health practices or your medical care. The material on this site is for educational purposes and to promote consideration of various options and viewpoints.

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The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

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About

Welcome to my website. I hope you find it both inspirational and useful. My name is Dr. Deanne M Roberts, M.D.
Before I went to medical school, my first degree was in nutrition (bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition, University of British Columbia).
I have always maintained my professional interest in the importance and powerful effects of diet and nutrition in health and illness. A great deal of my time has been devoted to the study of all aspects of food and nutrition.
Over the decades, my practice has always been founded on a “preventive medicine” or “holistic medicine” approach. Over time, we have shifted to the term “Functional Medicine” as a way of expressing an approach and perspective on health, the healing process and medical care.
I live and practice medicine in Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
(This blog previously Your Blooming Health.)

Office Visits

Considering A First Appointment?

FIRST, please click this link to read about: Appointments and Programs

After reading that, the next step is to book a time for  an Inquiry Phone Call with Dr. Roberts.

You can book a time for your Inquiry Phone Call online by clicking the link below.

Online Booking:

Please click this link to reach the booking calendar and choose an appointment time that suits you:

deannerobertsmd.inputhealth.com

For all new inquiries and referrals: the first step is to schedule an Inquiry Phone Call with Dr. Roberts (you schedule that for yourself, as above).

Office Visits: The office is just off the corner of West 16th Avenue and MacDonald Street. There is free parking on the street, extra parking under the building, and buses along both 16th Avenue and MacDonald Street.

Please Note: I am not accepting new patients for “general practice” or “primary care” visits – that is, I accept new patients specifically for topics related to my special interest areas. The new patients I see have another doctor or clinic they go to for primary care (GP) visits.

Phone or Video Visits

  • For people in B.C. but at a distance: visits can be done by phone or by secure video link (on your computer or mobile device).
  • For people in the Vancouver area: phone or video visits will be considered for people who have difficulties getting to the office.

How to Start: Please call 778.866.2875 for initial inquiries.

Office and Contact Info

104-2786 West 16th Ave.,
Vancouver, B.C., V6K 4M1 Canada
Office: 778-866-2875 Fax: 1-844-380-1188
Please be aware: contact is by phone, fax, mail or (for patients) text message. I do not practice by email. Patient consults and follow-up are not done by email. (Note: fax requires the "1" at the start.) drdearobertsmd@gmail.com

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