Trusted Health Resources for Your Family
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Not too long ago, it was simply expected that individuals took responsibility for their own health and that of their families. Most people knew basic first aid, households were largely self-sufficient, and the kitchen doubled as the family’s medicine cabinet. Remedies were passed down through generations, and natural solutions were a regular part of life.
At some point, though, that started to shift. We began outsourcing our health to the “professionals.” And while I believe that most of them had good intentions (and the majority probably still do) the system itself became distorted. Incentives changed. When the healthcare industry began to profit more from people being sick than from them staying well, we got more and more chronic illness.
Today, it’s common for even the smallest symptom to send someone straight to a specialist - someone trained to focus on just one tiny piece of the human body. It’s actually quite ridiculous. It seems the smaller the piece of the body a doctor specializes in, the higher their salary. There are surgeons out there making half a million a year for operating exclusively on tear ducts! That means they specialize in reconstructing a body part the size of a grain of rice.
A visit to a specialist often means treatment in the form of prescriptions aimed at managing symptoms rather than addressing the body as a whole.
When people hear “holistic healthcare” most people imagine a barefoot hippie wearing burlap, slinging essential oils while waving crystals at your ailments.
In actual fact, "holistic" means considering something as a whole, rather than just its individual parts or components. It implies that all parts of a system are interconnected and influence each other. When it comes to healthcare, I consider a holistic approach to be far more sensible than an ultra-specialized one.
By considering the body as a whole, you are far more likely to find the root causes of issues rather than just constantly playing whack-a-mole with symptoms.
Call me an optimist, but I believe we’re reaching a turning point. More and more people are waking up to the idea that true health doesn’t come from a pill, but rather from how we live. It’s in the food we eat, the time we spend outside, the way we move our bodies, the nutrients we nourish ourselves with, and the age-old remedies our ancestors relied on. We're beginning to reclaim our health, one choice at a time.
There are a handful of individuals who seem to really know their stuff when it comes to holistic and natural health. I thought I’d share some of my favorite resources with you.
(I don’t have any official affiliation with any of these individuals. I am not paid by them for promotion of any kind. However, I am an Amazon affiliate, so any Amazon purchases made off my site may get me a small commission at no expense to you.)
Dr. Eric Berg
Dr. Eric Berg is a chiropractor who has become one of the most widely recognized health and nutrition educators online. He's known as “The Knowledge Doc“. His commitment to finding root causes for all manner of illnesses and conditions is, in my opinion, unparalleled. He is a big proponent of the keto diet, but even if you don't want to “go keto”, he is a wealth of information. Nutrition, vitamins, minerals, supplements, chronic conditions, hormonal issues, random symptoms, he covers it all. If you have a question about a physical condition, Dr. Berg has a video about it.
What I like most about his content is that he explains everything in a way that is thorough while also being easy to understand.
In addition to his massive library of educational content on YouTube, he has his own line of high-quality supplements.
Website: https://www.drberg.com/
Dr. David Minkoff M.D.
Dr. David Minkoff is a board-certified medical doctor and also an incredible pioneer in the field of holistic healthcare. From what I’ve seen of his work, he has the perfect ratio of conventional medical care along with “alternative” healing methods. He works on the body as a whole and his focus is on finding the root causes of health issues rather than just managing symptoms.
He founded LifeWorks Wellness Center in Florida, where he and his team are helping people recover from all manner of chronic illness with a fully integrative, holistic approach.
He’s also known for his involvement in the documentary “Root Cause” in which the link between dental procedures (such as root canals) and chronic health issues is explored.
Website: https://www.lifeworkswellnesscenter.com/
Nick Howarth
Nick Howarth is a certified nutritionist and health coach and founder of BBHC (Best Body Health Coaching). He’s another individual who’s got a refreshingly holistic view of health. If you follow him on social media, you’ll find easy to digest (no pun intended) advice on diet, nutrition and other related topics.
I have several friends that have used their health coaching services to incredible results - handling issues with not only weight, but also chronic conditions. That further confirmed for me that Nick and his team really know their stuff.
Website: https://bestbodyhealthcoach.com/
Adelle Davis
Adelle Davis was one of the original voices in the world of natural health. Long before it was trendy, she was telling people that nutrition was of paramount importance and that disease could be prevented by changing your diet and your lifestyle.
In her books, she gives very specific, scientific advice with regards to vitamins, diet, dealing with specific conditions and symptoms, often citing case studies and very detailed results. Some of her takes have been considered a bit controversial (particularly with regards to dosages she recommends of certain vitamins). From my standpoint, however, most of what I’ve read in her books makes a LOT of sense. I consider three of her books to be a requirement in any personal health library:
They’re not always easy to find. If they aren’t available on Amazon.com, you can always try used book websites such as booksamillion.com or thriftbooks.com.
“Thousands upon thousands of persons have studied disease. Almost no one has studied health.” - Adelle Davis
Casey Means
I first heard about her from an interview she had with Tucker Carlson. I don’t watch his show, usually, but this one grabbed my attention for some reason.
Listening to her speak, I got the impression that this was someone who was committed to finding the truth about the medical industry and about health in general. I was so fascinated by what she was saying, I immediately bought her book, Good Energy, on Audible and listened to it. It was SO eye-opening. She talks about the various factors that can interrupt health on a cellular level. She talks about the incentive structures within the medical and food industries. She talks about how they are designed to keep the culture in a state of chronic illness. This all resonated with me so deeply.
I have to add, however, that in Chapter Nine she goes into some things with which I do not agree. Things having to do with mental health and psychedelic drugs. 0/10 - do not recommend. Just skip that chapter and go on to part three of the book.
Dr. Ana Maria Temple
I grew up battling eczema and it took a lot of personal trial and error to figure out how to manage it. I saw dermatologists, I tried all the creams, I used the cortisone steroid lotions, I fought the fight and I won. All of this experience made me very good at spotting people who actually understand root causes, versus people who are trained (as most people in traditional medicine are) to just manage symptoms.
When I came across Dr. Ana Maria Temple on social media, I immediately knew she was the real deal.
She is a holistic pediatrician who has a lot of amazing advice on not only dealing with eczema, but the whole scope of pediatric health. If you have kids, you should give her a follow. If you have eczema, give her a follow. If you're interested in advice on what foods to buy and what to avoid, give her a follow. Just go check out her content. I think you'll find it valuable.
Those are some of my favorite resources for holistic health information! I hope this was helpful!