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Pushpa Chandra

Preventative Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine

Dr. Pushpa Chandra is a naturopathic physician, an extreme ultramarathoner practicing in Vancouver, BC. Dr. Chandra specializes in proactive prevention and treatment. Dr. Chandra combines holistic healing methods with traditional solutions to medical illness. Providing both individual and family care, the most common ailments treated are allergies, chronic pain, digestive issues, obesity, heart disease, fertility, menopause, cancer and chronic fatigue syndrome. Naturopathic Physicians place a strong emphasis on natural remedies that add to the broad spectrum of remedies available. Dr Chandra has a special interest in sports medicine and in Shiftworkers Health.
20 years Experience
Pushpa Chandra
  • Vancouver, BC
  • BINM
  • Accepting new patients

Can turmeric be directly applied on a wound?

Hello, I would make sure there is nothing neurological if a child falls a lot. No need for Turmeric. Wash and Air it out and children heal fast. Watch for redness and infection. READ MORE
Hello, I would make sure there is nothing neurological if a child falls a lot. No need for Turmeric. Wash and Air it out and children heal fast. Watch for redness and infection.

What are precautions to take for a 14-day only water fasting?

Very dangerous and can have fatal consequences. Please don't!!

Are there any natural treatments to treat anxiety?

Try Asleep supplement available on Shiftworkers Health.com

How effective is turmeric to cure a ringworm infection?

Unfortunately, This is a systemic problem and this not true. You need a thorough assessment of your immunity and other systems to properly treat. Best Regards, Dr Pushpa

How safe are natural and ayurvedic medicines to treat constipation?

Hello, there are many reasons for this and one needs to get a proper consultation to assess the cause.

Low potassium?

Bananas are top K foods, but one has to continue investigating the cause.

Can you get diseases from blood transfusions?

Difficult to answer, and yes, possibly from human error.

Is CBT as effective as medication?

I believe in treating the cause and food is the best medicine.

How do you relieve constipation pain?

Complex issue, need proper intake history to assess the cause.

What is emergency treatment for high blood pressure?

Prescription meds depending on how high it gets

My wife is suffering from adenomyosis. Will ayurvedic medicines be able to help her?

Yes, of course. I work with diet and plant-based naturopathic medicine.