Posts in Dealing With Symptoms
Are You Depressed? It May Be a Good Thing!

Our society and our medical community suggest anti-depressants for everything from digestive disorders to chronic skin conditions.  Because we believe that what is a reaction to either external or internal forces is actually an aberrant unconnected emotion.  And if you feel better, then you are better.  Next! This is a ludicrous conclusion.

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Healing From Military Service

Everyone knows at least one person that has been in active military duty and many of us know someone who is still fighting a battle even though they have returned home.  The assaults that occur against a serviceperson in active duty are not just potentially lethal while serving, they can continue for years after leaving the service.  What is the key to solving these complex cases and restoring life to these suffering heroes? 

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How Does our Health Benefit From a Trip to Afghanistan?

In the human body there is also an inherent pattern, history, experiences and lifestyle that creates our health or lack thereof. Simply applying a prescription drug may make us feel better, may reduce the symptoms of chaos, pain and debility, but it does not create change, nor does it promote resolution. As soon as we stop, the original condition will often return, making us dependent on the drug for peace within our body.

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The Why of Chronic Disease

There are more and more diseases that are simply "managed" but not resolved.  Everyone has someone in their family that is suffering with symptoms that may come and go, but never truly go away.  This is the bread and butter of pharmaceutical companies. Much of the research that is done, which is funded by pharmaceutical companies either directly or indirectly, is focused towards medications.  This doesn't truly help us understand the why of disease.

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How Galling the Gallbladder Can Be

More and more I'm seeing people walk into my office and sit down to tell me about the bloating, gas, constipation, fatigue, headaches and stomachaches they're experiencing. My first question is always the same ... "Do you experience any pain on the right side under your ribs?", to which so many people have the same response ... "Why yes, how did you know?" I know because what they're describing are symptoms of gallbladder distress.

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