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Genetic Testing for $199!

Finally the genetic testing we have been waiting for is available in Canada through 23andme.  This is the most reputable company for genetic testing.

At this time, all new Canadian customers can purchase 23andMe Personal Genome Service® kits (with health reports) through our online store for just $199.  To make ordering easier for you and your patients, we’ve updated your unique provider URL with the “.ca” domain!

 Your new

provider URL is: www.23andme.ca/drengelbrecht

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Smoothie by Ann

It is that time of year again - Smoothie Time

1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 banana
1 TBSP MCT oil
1 TBSP Vitamineral greens
1 TBSP Cacao powder
1 Tsp Maca
2 TBSP Chia seeds
2 TBSP Hemp seeds
1 scoop Vanilla Protien powder
1 tsp bee pollen
2 cups water.

Blend and enjoy!

Toronto Pearson Runway Run - Lots of fun!

Just finished the Toronto Pearson Runway Run - I will definitely go back next year!  Did a PB at about 31minutes!  Either that was lots of fun or I am loaded with endorphins now!

Natalie

10K #2

Ran my second 10K today!

My First 10K run

I ran my first 10K yesterday - what fun!  I was hoping to finish in under 1 hour 20 minutes and beat that by about 7 minutes.  My next run is in June - can't wait.

May 3, 2014

Mississauga Marathon Races - 10 km

Natalie ENGELBRECHT
1:12:43.8

Non-HDL Cholesterol

Blood work now included non-HDL markers.  This needs to be below 3.5 for cardiovascular risk to be low.

Press Release - No HST on appointments as of today

Federal Government Exempts GST/HST on Services provided by Naturopathic Doctors For Immediate Release Toronto, ON, February 11, 2014 Naturopathic Doctors across the Country Laud the Federal Government for Removing Barriers to Primary Health Care Services. The Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) applauds the federal government for exempting GST/HST on services provided by naturopathic doctors, as announced in today’s federal budget. The move will provide greater access for patients seeking a proactive approach to their health care needs and those looking for an individualized, whole person approach to prevent and treat health issues. “Naturopathic doctors are, indeed, primary healthcare providers. They integrate standard, medical diagnostics with a broad range of therapies”, said Dr. Pat Wales, ND, Chair of the CAND. “Having patients pay taxes on essential primary health care services didn’t sit well with our members, or our patients, and we are pleased that the Government of Canada agreed”. Naturopathic doctors are regulated in five provinces and two are soon to follow. In British Columbia and Ontario, naturopathic doctors have prescribing authority. Naturopathic doctors can, and do, work together with other medical practitioners as part of a patient’s overall health care team resulting in improved outcomes in some of the most chronic and costly areas of the healthcare system including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. “Patients want greater health care options, partnerships, and access tools that will empower them to become and remain healthy”, added Shawn O’Reilly, Executive Director of the CAND. “Removing taxes on services provided by naturopathic doctors will not only help remove the barriers to such options for patients, it will help ensure our health care system stimulates the economy for future health care sustainability”.

Naturopathic Integrative Medicine

When I started practicing naturopathic medicine in 1996, it was almost impossible to find soy milk.  Almond ilk, coconut milk, hemp milk, none of them existed.  It is exciting to see integrative medicine becoming mainstream.  Now I see the Mayo clinic has published a book on alternative medicine and a course in naturopathic medicine is being taught in medical schools as 62% of the North American population uses some form of alternative medicine.

Further what is exciting is the growing scientific evidence base that supports the use of these treatments.  Integrative medicine, blends the best of conventional and alternative medicine and is the mainstay of my practice.  While the internet has enabled us to educate ourselves on alternatives, it has also promoted over-hyped products that promise to cure every ill.  I can tell you after 17 years in practice, that no single cure exists that I have come across.  Each of us is an individual and that is the foundation of the way that I treat people.  In the end we are all unique creations - and what works for one person does not necessarily work for another.  That is the beauty of being trained in a wide variety of therapeutics, such as acupuncture, nutrition, therapy, supplements, herbs, etc. It allows both the patient and myself to choose what works best for their lifestyle etc.