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    Vitamin Deficiency Linked to Stroke and Plaque Buildup in Carotid Arteries
    Dr. Romi Fung, ND
    • Jun 27, 2019
    • 1 min

    Vitamin Deficiency Linked to Stroke and Plaque Buildup in Carotid Arteries

    A study published in the the Canadian Medical Association Journal revealed that people low in vitamin B12 had an increase risk of a fatal heart attack and stroke. The study focused on the relationship between homocysteine, B-12 and carotid artery plaque. The study showed that higher blood levels of B vitamins are related to lower concentrations of homocysteine leading to decrease plaquing in the carotid arteries. However, an elevated blood homocysteine level revealed a strong
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    Alzheimer's Disease as Type 3 Diabetes?
    Dr. Romi Fung, ND
    • Jun 21, 2019
    • 2 min

    Alzheimer's Disease as Type 3 Diabetes?

    Ever heard that Alzheimer’s Disease is now coined as ‘Type III Diabetes?’ Dr. Bredesen identifies AD with 6 different subtypes - one of them being ‘glycotoxic,’ or sugar toxicity. There is evidence supporting the association between Diabetes and AD: ► Those who are diabetic exhibit deficits in cognition which also occurs in AD. ► Having high levels of insulin, or hyperinsulinemia, is associated with memory decline. This is a hallmark of diabetes, and is found to be a risk of
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    Senior's Week - June 3-9
    Dr. Romi Fung, ND
    • Jun 3, 2019
    • 2 min

    Senior's Week - June 3-9

    This week, June 3-9th is Seniors Week in celebrating all that our seniors have contributed to the development of our community.
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    Alzheimer's Disease and Dr. Romi's Introduction and Approach
    Dr. Romi Fung, ND
    • May 14, 2019
    • 3 min

    Alzheimer's Disease and Dr. Romi's Introduction and Approach

    To celebrate the start of Naturopathic Medicine Week 2019, I am excited to introduce myself to my new followers, as well as re-introduce myself to those that have followed me, seeing my talks, or have personally worked with me in my practice. My name is Dr. Romi Fung, and I am a Naturopathic Physician practicing in the City of Richmond, British Columbia. My clinical interests lie in treating patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. Now, why would some be so interested
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