Wendy Tao , B.Sc., Student Representative

Wendy Tao , B.Sc.

Student Representative

A University of Alberta Bachelor of Science graduate with studies in food and nutrition, Wendy has a passion for nutrition and health. This has inspired her to continue her education in Naturopathic Medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM). She is fluent in Chinese including Cantonese and Mandarin and has been active in the vitamin and nutrition field since 1996.

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Student Voices

  • Exam jitteriness and anxiety

    How many of you have gotten exam anxiety before, during, or after an exam? Symptoms of anxiety can be classified into emotional, behavioral, physiological and/or cognitive. Here are some of the coping strategies for exam anxiety.

  • Latest news from Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine

    The Boucher Naturals street-level retail store is set to open its doors in the New Year. The 1,400 square foot retail space will feature a fully-stocked natural dispensary and campus bookstore open to the general public.

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – a TCM Perspective

    Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders affecting approximately 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age. In this article, I would like to address the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach of treating PCOS.

  • Melatonin and your health

    Is working night shift all bad for our health? The results of all the studies suggest that the role melatonin plays in the circadian disruption may be more complex than we previously thought.

  • An update on my infected tooth

    My right bottom molar is officially out. I feel great about it. The next step is a waiting game.

  • Canada alters energy drink regulations

    The Canadian government altered energy drink regulations recently. Most Canadians think of energy drinks as a food, not as a health product. Under these regulations they will now be subject to a review process for their quality and safety and have to display recommended conditions for use as well as cautions.

  • Root Canal Cover-Up

    Having been studying and working in the complementary health industry, I know that a root canal might not be the right way to go. However, I did not know exactly why. So I did my own research and find out why so many naturopathic doctors and biological dentists fight hard to stay away from this treatment.

  • I.O.N.T. (Intraosseous Neural Therapy)

    Neural therapy is a treatment modality developed in Germany over the last 75 years and addresses dysfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System.

  • My experience of a lifetime at the human dissection workshop

    I've found a new love and respect for myself and mankind.

  • Certain imported food items from Taiwan may contain toxic DEHP

    Some of you might have heard of the news about the recent scandal of di-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) found in beverages, food items and natural health products. Here are a few items to consider when picking up that beverage or food.

  • Dr. Pizzorno’s insightful lecture on the mercury burden in Canada

    Boucher students once again had the fortune of having Dr. Pizzorno to speak to us at BINM. His focus this time was on the clinical effects of mercury exposure, current mercury level assessment methods and treatment options available based on the data his team collected on 1,500 oil field workers in Alberta, Canada.

  • How much radiation is safe?

    Many of us in the West Coast are concerned not only for the recent earthquake and tsunami tragedy in Japan, but also about whether the radiation leaked from the Japanese nuclear reactors might reach us. Should one be concerned about the radiation levels in Vancouver?

  • Do you know the fish oil that you currently take?

    The gist on fish oil supplements

  • Practicing Naturopathic Medicine in Hong Kong

    Wendy looks into North American trained naturopathic doctors practicing naturopathic medicine in Hong Kong

  • Part-time Cohort Model for the ND program in North America

    The need for more accredited part-time ND cohort models in North America.

 

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