100% what your suppose to do - ALWAYS check with your Dr. before starting new stuff. Some doctors may be even eager for you to try non pharma products .... On Vancouver Island we get the "organic" crowd . So many Dr's here will have complimentary natural medicine ideas for you . In Canada or health care is not perfect , however we get good solid care . I have a brand new HUGE hospital with two helicopter landing pads on top . All build by us , the tax payers . Its freaking huge ! Way bigger that our two cities needed . Built for the future load of patients I gather !? They have subsidized food there too . I went there for an Ultra sound one morning and had breakfast and coffee for 2.00 CAD . Gezzz , that was something I was not expecting . James on Vancouver Island