Blog: Know Thy Health
KTH Flashback: More Than Just the Absence of Symptoms
Posted on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019
Originally posted October 24, 2018 Health is more than just the absence of symptoms. And the good news is that more Americans than ever understand that. According to a new survey from Samueli Integrative Health Programs, more than 9 out of 10 Americans today say health is about much more than not being sick. It […]
Cultivating Consciousness in an Unconscious World
Posted on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
In last week’s post, Dr. V explored some of the factors that can affect our decision-making and, ultimately, well-being. And it brought to mind David Foster Wallace’s famous speech “This Is Water,” which he originally delivered as a speech to Kenyon College’s 2005 graduating class. The inability to recognize how distracted we are seems to […]
When It Comes to Your Health, Are You Deciding – or Letting a Movie Decide for You?: Some Thoughts on Health Choices After Seeing Root Cause
Posted on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
By Gary M. Verigin, DDS, CTN Diseases don’t read textbooks. A good detective never makes a conclusion until everything outside of the box is examined. – Dr. Jerry Bouquot, Oral Pathologist You probably know the game, but you might not be familiar with the name we had for it when I was a kid: Roshambo, […]
Use Probiotics Wisely
Posted on Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
One of the blessings of having access to as much health information as we have today is also its curse. On the one hand, you’re able to take charge of your health and well-being like never before. On the other, without an in-depth, big-picture understanding, you can wind up making things worse. Case in point? […]
Need Another Sign That “Healthcare”-as-Usual Isn’t Exactly Working?
Posted on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019
We’re just going to leave this here: Fitch Solutions highlighted how the six leading chronic illnesses — diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity and cancer — are affecting healthcare costs and the added burden in the future…. These leading conditions cost more than $1 trillion annually through hospitalizations, doctor visits, prescription drugs, medical devices […]
It’s Not Just Vaccines
Posted on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019
There’s a certain type of meme we’ve been seeing a lot more of lately, as the conflict between vaccine proponents and those who favor vaccine choice keeps growing ever more heated: While we certainly question the “wisdom” of current vaccine practices and believe it wiser to focus on building physical resilience naturally by nurturing the […]
Reason to Steer Clear of Chemical Cleaners
Posted on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019
Just in time for spring cleaning comes a new study reminding us that how you clean and what you clean with matter. A lot. Researchers looked at the long-term effects of cleaning chemicals among 6230 women and men. Lung function was measured. Frequency of exposure was documented. They found that Women cleaning at home or […]
Vaping Is “Healthier” Than Smoking?: A Look at the Evidence
Posted on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019
You hear lots about the damage that smoking can do to your health, but many people still don’t realize how brutal it can be on your teeth, as well. It’s the number one risk factor for gum disease. Ultimately, this makes it one of the leading causes of tooth loss, as well. For gum disease […]
New Research Shows the Health Impact of Soft Drinks, Sugared and Diet Alike
Posted on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019
Every client we see is unique. Each has their own health history and challenges and life situation; their own needs, values, desires, and priorities. Still, there are some things they have in common. One thing we see in a lot of patients who have complex, chronic diseases is a tendency to drink a lot of […]
The Changing Food Landscape, GMO Edition
Posted on Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
If you edit a pig’s genes so the animal produces leaner meat and is more tolerant to cold temperatures, is the resulting pig a GMO or not? There are those who say “no way.” No genetic material from another species is introduced, after all, as is the case with, say, GMO corn. Instead, the animal’s […]
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