Dr. Romi Fung, Naturopathic Doctor

07/15/2026

Tomorrow!

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07/04/2026

We have our next Brighouse Library presentation on July 15 with Dr Rebecca Handford, ND.

07/01/2026

Eight years.

Today marks 8 years since I became a Naturopathic Doctor.

When I graduated, I thought my role would simply be to help people feel better.

Eight years later, I've realized it has become so much more than that.

I've had the privilege of walking alongside patients through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. I've celebrated recoveries, supported families through uncertainty, and learned that healing is rarely about finding the perfect treatment—it begins with listening, understanding, and never giving up on the person sitting across from you.

This profession has taken me far beyond the walls of my clinic.

It has allowed me to teach and mentor future naturopathic doctors, pursue research to improve dementia detection, educate healthcare professionals across Canada and internationally, advocate for brain health through community talks and media, and build a clinic dedicated to compassionate, evidence-informed care.

Every opportunity has reinforced one lesson: knowledge only becomes meaningful when it is shared.

Looking back, I don't measure these eight years by awards, titles, or milestones. I measure them by the people I've had the privilege to serve—the patients who trusted me with their stories, the students who will one day care for patients of their own, the colleagues who continually inspire me, and the communities that welcomed me into their lives.

Thank you to every patient who has trusted me, every mentor who believed in me, every student who challenged me to become a better teacher, every colleague who collaborated with me, and my family and friends who supported me through every early morning, late night, and ambitious idea.

Swipe through to look back at some of the highlights and milestones from my first eight years as a naturopathic doctor.

The greatest lesson these past eight years have taught me is that our impact is never measured by how much we accomplish ourselves, but by how many lives are changed because we chose to show up, care deeply, and never stop learning.

I'm still as excited about this profession today as I was on day one.

And in many ways, I feel like I'm only just getting started.

06/15/2026

Come and find out what equipment is available to support aging with dignity.

06/11/2026

Every thought you have, every memory you form, and every moment of focus depends on micronutrients that power nerve signaling, circulation, detoxification, and cellular repair. Subtle deficiencies in nutrients like B12, vitamin D, and omega-3s may not trigger alarms on routine lab reports, but over time they can influence energy, mood, and cognitive resilience in profound ways.

Join Dr. Romi Fung, Naturopathic Doctor in learning how your vitamins shape your brain health, how to interpret bloodwork beyond “normal,” and what proactive steps you can take to protect your mind for decades to come.

📍Richmond Public Library - Brighouse Branch
100-7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond BC V6Y 1R8
📅 Saturday, June 13th, 2026
🕒 3:00pm PDT

Registration required.

Register by phone: (604) 231-6413
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06/07/2026

05/28/2026

Welcome the next shift of interns under the supervision of Dr. Romi Fung, ND, M.Sc, Ph.D (cand.) at the Boucher Naturopathic Clinic!

Interns are now available under Dr. Fung on Wednesday mornings from 9:00am - 1:00pm from May 2026 to April 2027. The Boucher Naturopathic Medical Clinic is a teaching clinic where 4th year Naturopathic Medical Interns gain clinical experience seeing patients under a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. This is an option for those who are seeking more affordable care while giving opportunities for interns to utilize what they have learned in their intensive studies.

⚲ 320-435 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC. V3L 5N8
⏱︎Wednesdays 9:00am - 1:00pm
☏ (604) 540-2873

Online booking also available! You can find the links to each of Dr. Fung's interns on his website: https://www.drromifungnd.com/boucher-interns

Reduced rates for those demonstrating financial need is also considered. Please contact the clinic so that we can support you!

05/28/2026

If you carry the ApoE4 allele, the standard "1 capsule a day" omega-3 advice probably isn't doing what you think it's doing.

ApoE4 carriers oxidize DHA faster. Their brains run at a chronic deficit, and low-dose supplements barely register in cerebrospinal fluid.

A 2020 randomized trial (Arellanes et al., EBioMedicine) tested 2,152 mg of DHA per day over 6 months in cognitively healthy adults with family history of dementia.

The result: CSF DHA rose 28%, CSF EPA rose 43%, but ApoE4 carriers still absorbed three times less EPA than non-carriers.

The takeaway: 2 g+ per day of DHA appears to be the minimum effective dose for brain delivery, and ApoE4 carriers may need to sit at the higher end of that range.

Pair it with a B-complex (B6, B12, folate) so the omega-3s actually get incorporated into your phospholipids.

Always check with your doctor before starting high-dose supplementation.

Arellanes, I. C., Choe, N., Solomon, V., He, X., Kavin, B., Martinez, A. E., Kono, N., Buennagel, D. P., Hazra, N., Kim, G., D'Orazio, L. M., McCleary, C., Sagare, A., Zlokovic, B. V., Hodis, H. N., Mack, W. J., Chui, H. C., Harrington, M. G., Braskie, M. N., Schneider, L. S., … Yassine, H. N. (2020). Brain delivery of supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA): A randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. EBioMedicine, 59, 102883. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebiom.2020.102883

05/27/2026

Could one blood marker predict dementia risk years before symptoms appear?

Homocysteine is an amino acid produced during normal metabolism. When levels become elevated, it has been linked to increased inflammation, oxidative stress, vascular damage, and brain atrophy.

In a landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Seshadri and colleagues found that elevated plasma homocysteine predicted the development of dementia and Alzheimer's disease up to 8 years before clinical diagnosis. Individuals with the highest levels had nearly double the risk of developing dementia.

The Oxford VITACOG trial later demonstrated that lowering homocysteine with B vitamins (B6, B12, and folate) slowed the rate of brain atrophy in people with mild cognitive impairment and was associated with slower cognitive decline.

While homocysteine is not the only factor influencing brain health, it remains one of the most important—and modifiable—biomarkers I assess when evaluating cognitive risk.

The good news? Elevated homocysteine is often actionable through targeted nutrition, vitamin optimization, and addressing underlying metabolic factors.

Have you ever had your homocysteine tested?

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References:
Seshadri et al. (2002). Plasma Homocysteine as a Risk Factor for Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. NEJM.
Smith et al. (2010). Homocysteine-Lowering by B Vitamins Slows the Rate of Accelerated Brain Atrophy in Mild Cognitive Impairment (VITACOG)