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The Liver (02/2025)

Most Americans associate liver health with alcohol, but are unaware of the vital role it plays on our health. It hasn’t always been that way however, in fact throughout history, different cultures have recognized the liver’s influence on both physical and emotional well-being. In ancient Greece, the liver was considered the seat of life and human feelings. The Germanic term “lifere” was initially connected to “life,” underscoring the relation of the liver to health and existence. Even today in Italy, when people are angered, they’ll often exclaim “mi fa venire un fegato grosso così!” which loosely translates to “you are making my liver big!”

Letting Go (01/2025)

Letting Go

"We don’t really heal anything; we simply let it go."
— Carl Jung

Pain, tension, and chronic issues in the body are never purely physical. There is always an emotional component. One striking example of this mind-body connection is phantom limb pain. When a limb is amputated, individuals often feel discomfort in the absent limb. Since the pain can’t possibly originate from the missing body part, it is often linked to emotional factors like grief or changes in self-image. Recognizing this powerful connection between mind and body is essential to effectively managing chronic pain.

Ozempic: A Growing Trend (12/2024)

"Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most."
— Abraham Lincoln

In a culture fixated on weight loss, medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have garnered widespread attention, raising concerns about their long-term effectiveness and potential health impacts. Originally developed for managing type 2 diabetes, these drugs have proven effective in promoting weight loss by suppressing appetite.

Manganese (11/2024)

“The body never lies; it gives us the answers if we know how to ask the questions.”
— Dr. George Goodheart

In 1952, Dr. George Goodheart, chiropractic pioneer and founder of Applied Kinesiology, introduced a new approach to treating disc-related issues.

Psychological Reversal: A Hidden Obstacle to Wellness (10/2024)

Many people have mental blocks which obstruct them from getting healthy and achieving their goals. These self-defeating behaviors often have hidden roots in dietary factors, making lasting change difficult.

"Every human being is the author of his own health or disease."

— Buddha

Low Blood Pressure (09/2024)

"In every part of the body, blood serves as the means of sustaining life, nourishing and sustaining all parts of the body, carrying away waste, and defending against disease."

— Hippocrates

High blood pressure is a central focus in conventional medicine because of its serious health implications. However, low blood pressure, despite presenting its own set of health problems, is consistently neglected within our healthcare system.

Gin & Tonic (08/2024)

Gin and tonic, a classic English cocktail favored particularly in the summer months, also carries significant health risks associated with the quinine in tonic water.

Calcium and Bones (07/2024)

Contrary to popular belief, there’s little evidence to suggest that calcium supplements prevent osteoporosis or fractures. In fact, studies have shown that calcium supplementation carries significant health risks, including kidney stones, gastrointestinal symptoms, and increased cardiovascular incidents

Blood Tests (06/2024)

Regular blood tests help us to stay healthy. By monitoring our body's chemistry, we can detect subtle signs of dysfunction before they become serious health conditions.

The Heart (05/2024)

"The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.”

— Albert Einstein