Carrying forward the same theme of 2023, I feel compelled to continue introducing our readers to the IHC CCC. Back to basics.

In our January newsletter, I summarized the fact that the IHC CCC provides comprehensive care from cancer screening and prevention plans to active treatment, and even survivorship care. Naturopathic physicians are wellness medicine experts, trained not only in how to treat diseases and their associated symptoms, but how to achieve optimal wellness, preventing problems before they begin.

As I write this morning, I hear the headlines on the morning news (which Karen likes to watch, and I tolerate) of a recent poll showing that 85% of Canadians are not happy with the current healthcare system, and that the majority of polled Canadians want to see private healthcare in Canada. Well guess what, it already exists! IHC has been providing best-in-class private healthcare for 23 years!

Here at the IHC CCC we partner with each of our patients, providing them with healthcare based on listening, empathy, wholism, deep knowledge, education, and ultimately a “shared decision” making model. True to our oath, we honour the fundamental naturopathic tenet of DOCERE, which in Latin literally means “to teach”. A doctor is a teacher. By educating our patients on what can be done for them both conventionally and naturopathically, only then are they are able to make truly informed decisions on their integrative treatment approach.

Not only do we educate our patients on treatments, but we also educate them on their monitoring and surveillance plans. By presenting appropriate options not provided by the system, we are giving our patients the power to decide what THEY want for their own observational plans. Many patients feel uneasy about the lack of follow-up in their care. Some patients feel “abandoned” after completing their treatments, and don’t know where to turn for help. Through our private healthcare model, we can access what is needed. We also can refer our patients to outside medical, radiation and surgical oncologists for second opinions on treatment options.

Let us help you find your way.

Our incredible team of naturopathic physicians has now helped tens of thousands of patients over the past 23 years. We have patients that come to us from around the world, with IHC CCC patients literally representing every continent except Antarctica.

The word is out. We will walk through this with you, as partners.

Dr. Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO(USA)