Health Canada reports that 70% of Canadians are currently using natural health products, and other reports show statistics over 80%.
Despite the broad base of Canadians who value their access to natural health products, Health Canada’s proposed Self-Care Framework and Cost Recovery plans threaten to restrict access to these vital products.
While many politicians discuss the stressed healthcare system — long wait times, doctor shortages, and overburdened hospitals — they frequently overlook a key preventative measure: natural health products.
Many Canadians depend on natural health products to stay healthy and prevent visits to doctor or hospital.
Without access to them, Canadians will have no choice but to flood into an already overwhelmed healthcare system. Protecting access to natural health products is crucial for easing the healthcare burden.
This video clip is taken from an interview on the Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen Podcast. Watch the full conversation!
