Medical questions are complicated! When your doctor gives you direction or advice, they are considering your history, goals, current treatment plan, medications, allergies and more. Even a simple question such as "which protein powder should I use" or "can I add magnesium, I heard it's good for you" is a complicated answer, and requires the time and attention to answer correctly.
Every time your doctor answers you they have to open your chart, review your case and note their recommendations, the instructions they gave you and that you gave consent to the treatment. This cannot be accomplished over email or in a quick interaction.
If you have a question you have a few options!
1. You can book an appointment. It's very common as patients are starting out on their journey that they have more questions than can be fit in their allotted appointment time. Many patients need a call between their scheduled intake appointments.
2. Write down your question and ask your doctor in your next appointment. We totally understand how excited you are to get started on a good path! Most questions can wait until an appointment (and if they can't, we suggest an appointment!).
3. If you feel your question requires urgent care, it is always recommended that you access the necessary emergency services in your local area. Walk in clinic, urgent care centres or even calling your family doctor can be appropriate actions if you feel you need an urgent answer or are having a health crisis.