Most people think of a urinary tract infection (UTI) as a simple bacterial problem: take an antibiotic, clear the infection, move on. Yet for many, that is not what happens. The burning improves for a while, only to return days, weeks or months later. Another round of antibiotics follows, sometimes repeatedly, while the deeper reasons […]
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“As you get older, three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can’t remember the other two.” Many of us have loved ones experiencing dementia or Alzheimer’s, including my father. Declining cognitive health is a silent epidemic sweeping our country. Gratefully, acupuncture and clinical nutrition are highly effective interventions that support the
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Most people think health changes come from big plans, strict routines, or willpower. But the body does not change through force. It changes through repetition and safety. In this podcast episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia explore the difference between rituals and routines, why small repeatable behaviors matter more than occasional big efforts, and
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Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are often grouped together under the term “inflammatory bowel disease” (IBD), but they are not the same. Crohn’s can affect any part of the digestive tract from mouth to anus and often penetrates deeply into tissues. Ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon and rectum and primarily affects the inner
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A runner pulls his hamstring and limps into the clinic, frustrated. He says, “I just need this to heal faster—I’ve got a race coming up.” The acupuncturist smiles and says, “Imagine your injury is like a construction site after a big storm. The road is damaged, traffic is backed up, and the repair crew can’t
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If you have ever treated the same problem over and over without lasting relief, this episode will help explain why. Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia explore what it actually means to chase symptoms, why it so often falls short, and what systemic healing looks like instead. Using the image of a house’s electrical system
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Antibiotics can be lifesaving—but they are not selective, and they are often over-prescribed. While the intent is to target harmful bacteria, they also disrupt the bacteria and other microbes (living organisms) that comprise our gut ecosystem, called “friendly bacteria” or the “good guys.” This microbiome (the gut environment that houses these good guys), plays a
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Whatever it is, a symptom is a message from the body alerting us to a deeper imbalance. A symptom is a clue that the body needs support. Imagine driving a car down the road and the check engine light goes on. Instead of taking our car to the mechanic, we pull over and remove the
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Nutrition during chemotherapy is one of the most misunderstood parts of cancer care. People are told to boost immunity, eat superfoods, and load up on supplements, but the wrong support at the wrong time can actually make treatment harder. In this podcast episode, Dr. Carling and Alicia break down what nutrition should actually look
For decades, cholesterol has been cast as the villain in the heart disease drama. We’ve been told to fear it, medicate it, and drive its numbers down. But the deeper truth is this: cholesterol is not the enemy. In fact, it plays a vital, even heroic role in the body’s repair and maintenance systems. Like
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