A medical doctor's view of naturopathic medicine!

Dr. Katz, the president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and director of the Yale Prevention and Research Center explains naturopathic medicine and why he thinks naturopathic doctors are an integral part of the health care system.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-katz-md/the-nature-of-medicine-an_b_5965160.html

The times, they are a changing and many of my patients find that their own medical doctors are starting to observe the results I have been able to achieve with my patients.  Some are even taking notes as my patients tell them what they've been doing.

It helps everyone when we can all work together to the benefit of the patient.

Yours in Health,
Ian Koo, ND

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90% of Risk Factors for Stroke is Preventable through Lifestyle Change

If you're a patient of mine, you've certainly had me ask about your diet, stress levels, physical activity levels and many more factors that contribute to your overall lifestyle picture. It's why we spend one hour with each other during the first visit. It also helps me to figure out why you're sick and how best I can help you.

All of these lifestyle questions can seem tedious, but it's important to see the big picture rather than beginning simple algorithmic prescribing of natural or pharmaceutical products.

The CBC had a great news piece last week that I hope you caught. But in case you didn't, I think that it is worth it for all of you to watch the video and read the accompanying article. The title of this health article says it all and hopefully helps everyone to understand why I practice the way I do and why I ask so many questions. =)

Links to research showing 'Nearly all Stroke Risks are Preventable'.
CBC Video

CBC Story


Yours in health,

Ian Koo, ND
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Essentials Health Centre
"The care you want, the health you need"