Dr. Romi Fung, ND
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Because I’ve gotten a few remarks about this, although I understand it was unintentional, I thought it would be best to share a bit about...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Dec 31, 20214 min read
The Reminiscing of Dr. Romi: Reflections of 2021
To think we’re near the end of 2021, and 20 months into the pandemic. I remember coming into 2020 thinking it’ll be the year that would...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Oct 10, 20215 min read
Gratitude, Rejection and Mental Health: A Personal Story
This weekend is Thanksgiving, a day where we express how thankful we are to what we have today. But that ought to also be expressed every...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Jun 19, 20213 min read
Dementia Nutrition: Omega-3s
Have you noticed how often “Omega-3” appears on items at the grocery store: egg and milk cartons or in the supplement aisles? Yes, it’s...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Jun 12, 20213 min read
Dementia Nutrition: Carnitine
Looking for better memory and vitality? Carnitine may help you keep those reserves at their best. So what is it? Simply put, it’s an...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Jun 5, 20213 min read
Dementia Nutrition: Magnesium
Magnesium (Mg): our heart, bones, muscles and nerves rely on this micronutrient for proper functioning. Without enough, our body...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
May 29, 20213 min read
Dementia Nutrition: Vitamin D
Spring is usually the season I start spending more time outside. This year, with ongoing pandemic restrictions, our regular exposure...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
May 22, 20213 min read
The Future of Blood Testing for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
A simple blood test may one day be the first step in diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Currently, the gold-standard methods to confirm...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
May 15, 20213 min read
Sleeping to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
We all know how challenging it can be to think clearly and function at our best when we are sleep deprived. Our cognitive and physical...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
May 8, 20213 min read
Strengthening Yourself & Others with Resistance Training
Can you believe it was an 80 year old man in a manual wheelchair who inspired me to enter my first triathlon back in 2005?! This...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
May 1, 20213 min read
Walking Your Way to Health
Yes, it’s still a little chilly and we’re still navigating our way through a pandemic. If you’ve been less active than normal or your...
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Alaina King, M.Sc
Apr 28, 20213 min read
Memory Changes: What’s Normal in Aging?
When I prepare to leave home, there are times I can’t find my keys or I get to the bank and realize I haven’t brought my wallet. Can you...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Dec 28, 20201 min read
Cognoscopy: Magnesium
Magnesium is one of the more chronically depleted minerals that have such a profound effect on our health. In fact, possibly 80% of us in...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Dec 21, 20201 min read
Cognoscopy: Vitamin D
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin as we get it from the sun, is something to really consider right now during the fall and...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Dec 14, 20202 min read
Cognoscopy: Insulin
Having chronically elevated blood sugar and HbA1c is one thing, but even if they’re normal, there is a hormone called insulin that...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Dec 7, 20203 min read
What does a 'Naturopathic Doctor' do?
What does a Naturopathic Doctor do? Read here!
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Dec 7, 20202 min read
Cognoscopy: HbA1c
There is evidence in at least the early stages of dementia that cognitive decline is driven by metabolic processes (Bredesen, 2014)....
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Nov 30, 20201 min read
Cognoscopy: Homocysteine
Homocysteine is commonly associated as a measure for cardiovascular health such as heart disease and stroke. High homocysteine levels...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Nov 23, 20201 min read
Cognoscopy: C-Reactive Protein
CRP (C-Reactive Protein) is a test to measure for systemic inflammation in the body. It is non-specific meaning that it doesn’t tell you...
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Dr. Romi Fung, ND
Nov 16, 20201 min read
What is a Cognoscopy?
Just like how you have a yearly colonoscopy typically starting at age 50 to screen for any polyps, blood or abnormalities in the bowels,...
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