‘We Advise Our Clients To Consume Foods In Their Natural Forms’
Dr. Qazeem Olawale known as Dr Olaking is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Consultant, Olaking International Holistic Medicine Company (OIHM). A widely travelled man in the field of Natural Medicine, some of his patients include those suffering from
Nmedicine has always been deeply ingrained in me; it’s a gift I can proudly say I was born with. Here’s why; my mom has been in the profession of using herbal medicine to treat ailments of the locals in our community for decades. Seeing her handle a myriad of patients with different medical conditions inspired me to follow the path. Furthermore, I opted for naturopathic medicine because it dawned on me that prevention is pivotal than cure. A plethora of diseases that affect humans can either be traced to the food we eat or the lives we lead. So, I saw the need to go for a treatment plan that treats the body via natural means and allow it to heal itself. I’d rather nip any root problem in the bud before the condition escalates by employing a top-notch approach that involves an adequate diet, lifestyle modification, and administering herbal supplements.
mostly at the early stages, and also, using herbs to treat prevents it from spreading to the other organ. I’m thankful that I have taken strides to advance in my profession. Our brand aims to touch all borders and corners of the world, and I knew that one of the fastest ways to get international recognition was to get some certifications from select International Naturopathic bodies, Here’s a sneak peek of my portfolio;
A Bachelors of Science Degree (BSC.) in Biochemistry from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Natural Medicine Doctor (NMD) certification from the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine, India. Doctor of Medicine Degree in Acupuncture from the Open International University for Complementary Medicine- Medicina Alternativa, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Certificate course in Neuro-acupuncture, China
Certificate course in Osteopathy, hypnotism, Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), CT and CARM guided medical acupuncture, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. reported to at least every week, however, we are thankful that our intervention has been fruitful so far.
It is not totally out of place to say that the naturopathic profession in Nigeria is still in its baby steps. Ever since our inception, one of the main obstacles we have encountered is being accepted by the society. The public’s misconception of the role played by naturopathy is one that we cannot overstate. The society has not fully bought into the idea of trusting a naturopathic doctor. In most cases, patients who visit us for treatment find it difficult to complete their treatments. It is imperative that our clients and would-be clients understand that we use natural medicines, and at such we expect them to be patient and see results for themselves, instead of giving up mid-way and concluding that natural remedies are not effective. More so, patients are always on the lookout for an evidence-based medicine prototype geared towards product prescription. In addition, the alternative medicine market has been flooded by fripperies, hence, patients are worried that natural medicine doctors are more concerned about pushing their products for profits than giving them a first-rate treatment. One cannot also ignore the disagreements and division within the naturopathic field. In the same breath, the government is still sitting on the fence about issues pertaining to alternative medicines like naturopathy. Lack of support from the government has been one of the drawbacks we experience in this field.