Dr. Aaron Hoo

About Dr. Aaron Hoo - Naturopath (Expert)

Dr. Aaron Christopher Hoo graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Aaron has a private medical practice in downtown Vancouver and travels across North America as a keynote speaker, educating doctors on functional medicine and clinical nutrition. In addition, he is a clinical supervisor and faculty member at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Hoo is also a medical writer for a Canadian health sciences corporation and past contributing writer with the Canadian Disability Magazine; he currently serves as a board member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. In his spare time, he maintains a balance of spirituality and wellness through travel, regular exercise, yoga and meditation.

Website: http://www.doctorschoicenutrition.ca

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  • Naturopaths Are Given the Right to Prescribe Medication Naturopaths Are Given the Right to Prescribe Medication

    In April 2009, then Minister of Health, the Honourable George Abbott announced the approval of the revised Naturopathic Physicians Regulations which aimed to increase patient choice and provide better access to health services for British Columbians. Under the revised regulations, practitioners with...

  • Preparing for a Marathon: The Nutrition Factor Preparing for a Marathon: The Nutrition Factor

    Optimum nutritional habits are essential during your marathon training. Fundamental components include hydration status, carbohydrate and protein intake as well as electrolyte repletion, and joint health. To ensure muscle recovery post-exercise and to reduce your risk of injury, consider the followi...

  • Fit for February: Healthy Heart Month Fit for February: Healthy Heart Month

    February is Heart Health month – no wonder Valentine’s Day falls in this month! To keep your heart healthy and strong, consider preventative strategies to lower your blood pressure, strokes and atherosclerotic plaque build-up.  Studies show that heart disease remains the number one cause of dea...

  • Carob and Pumpkin Seed Bars Carob and Pumpkin Seed Bars

    Ingredients: 2 eggs, separated; ½ cup apple juice; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; ¼ tsp vitamin C crystals; 3 ½ tbsp. carob powder (sifted); 1/8 tsp. salt; 1 cup pumpkin seed, ground into meal in food processor; ¾ cups walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped. Oil an 8x8 inch square pan. Cut a square of ...

  • Managing Stress Over the Holidays Managing Stress Over the Holidays

    Several healthy suggestions to help manage your stress over the holiday season include the following: taking deep slow breaths into your belly (inhale through the nose, exhale through your mouth); attending your favorite yoga class; 5-10 minutes of quiet meditation or prayer; and my personal favorit...

  • Probiotics Improve Antibody Responses to Flu Shot in the Elderly Probiotics Improve Antibody Responses to Flu Shot in the Elderly

    A recent study examined the impact of daily probiotic intake in the form of a dairy drink, on the immune response to influenza vaccine in a healthy elderly population > 70 years of age. Two randomized, multicentre, double-blind controlled studies were conducted over two vaccination seasons in 2...

  • Is Stress Making You Sick? Is Stress Making You Sick?

    Stress is the root of many illnesses and bothersome symptoms. Everyone has stress, but it affects us differently. Stimuli (called stressors) cause the stress response to spring into action. Momentary stress can cause temporary tension or nervous energy, such as feeling wired, anxious, or hot. But a...

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy Risk in Cancer Hormone Replacement Therapy Risk in Cancer

    While speaking at a recent Women’s Wellness show, Dr Aaron Hoo commented on the risk of hormone replacement therapy in the development of some cancers. His comment referred to women who are currently receiving long term hormone replacement therapy (HRT), either for the treatment of a particular...

  • Animal Fats: The Joys and Pain of Eating Meat Animal Fats: The Joys and Pain of Eating Meat

    Through the year, Vancouverites enjoy a multiple array of restaurants to choose from with which to satisfy their culinary appetites.  Foodies and those who simply love to be “out and about” will often try a new restaurant weekly, sampling a variety of foods from exotic India, spicy Thai, or suc...

  • What's the Deal with Irritable Bowel Syndrome What’s the Deal with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a bowel disorder that is characterized sometimes by severe abdominal pain with alterations in the frequency of bowel habits as well as the consistency such as diarrhea or constipation. This is not to be confused with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) which includes c...

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