Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION

By: Staff Writer

Posted: 12/22/2013 1:00 AM | Comments:

As I deplaned and crossed customs in Winnipeg at about 1 a.m. a few days ago, the blustery snow reminded me I was officially home after attending the World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Las Vegas.

It's a fascinating field. I'm continually amazed by the advances in modern medicine. This year, the congress showcased high-profile presenters and even celebrities such as Suzanne Somers, Dr. Travis Stork and Arnold Schwarzenegger, all speaking on methods to enhance our health.

Stress -- which is in big supply this time of year -- affects our wellness. The flight attendant on my flight home illustrated this when she told me about her joy when someone thanked her for her service, amid the usual bustle of aggravated travellers with deadlines at work, before returning to their deadlines at home.

Health is more than the absence of disease -- a fact I hope all clinicians will remember. Ultimately, it's about people.

As a pharmacist and integrative medicine clinician for eight years, I've been fortunate to see first-hand the health hurdles people have overcome, with a focus on what I call "treating the person, not just the disease."

I've seen many people struggle to find their way in a system that is seemingly clouded with a flurry that freezes progress in attaining lasting health.

What I witnessed in the Winnipeg airport this week not only eased the deep-freeze, but melted hearts as well.

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