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Food Poisoning: The Revenge That Keeps on Giving (and Teaching)
It all began at 2:00 AM on a Monday morning. A small, ominous grumble stirred me awake—and trust me, I’ve felt that sensation before. If you’ve ever experienced true, raw food poisoning, you already know what I mean. Your body isn’t just whispering at you—it’s screaming. My mind raced as I mentally retraced my culinary steps from…
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Acute Illness: Supporting Your Body’s Natural Healing
What if everything you have been taught about acute illness is wrong? For example, can you catch a cold? I just finished an insightful book titled Can You Catch a Cold? by Daniel Roytas that reaffirmed my belief about acute illness. Acute illness is an intelligent response by the body to increase metabolism and throw…
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How to Prevent the Common Cold
Ah, the dreaded common cold. You’re cruising through life, feeling good, and suddenly—BAM—you wake up with a scratchy throat, a foggy head, and that telltale sniffle. But what if I told you that getting a cold isn’t always the enemy you think it is? In fact, in many cases, it’s your body trying to hit…
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Why Acute Illness Is a Pathway to Healing: A Holistic Perspective on Supporting Immunity
Many of our patients often ask, “How can I boost my immune system?” or “What can I do to avoid getting sick?” While it’s natural to want to avoid discomfort, acute illness plays a vital role in the healing journey. In holistic medicine, symptoms are not enemies—they’re messages. They guide us toward deeper healing. Let’s…