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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Heartburn is a common symptom that many people experience from time to time. It occurs when acid in the stomach flows backward into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as burning, regurgitation, and sometimes chest pain. When the condition is chronic, it can lead to damage and narrowing of the esophagus and even cancer. If you
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For most people, pregnancy begins with a positive test. But biologically, that is late in the story. Long before conception, the body is building hormones, maturing eggs, producing sperm, regulating blood sugar, calming inflammation, strengthening immune resilience, and laying the foundation for implantation and fetal development. Modern medicine increasingly recognizes this, urging preconception care that
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A patient came in after an auto accident with neck and back injuries. She also happened to be an insulin dependent diabetic for 12 years. What unfolded over the next five months was far more than anyone expected. In this podcast episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia walk through a patient testimonial that touches
Migraines are severe headaches that disable sufferers for 4 to 72 hours. Migraines are the expression of a complex neurovascular disease. The throbbing pain, nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light are challenging symptoms to deal with. Gratefully, acupuncture and nutritional therapy can help get to the root cause of migraines and greatly reduce or
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Most people are taught to think of back and neck pain as a structural problem, something worn out, broken down, or in need of fixing. But in this episode, Dr. Holly Carling offers a completely different framework: pain is not the enemy. It is a signal, and understanding what it is communicating changes everything
After a hard day at work or play, you go to bed with your heart set on having a good night’s sleep. Then an hour goes by – you toss and turn but sleep eludes you. You either stick it out, hoping to salvage a few hours before morning, or you get up and do
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Spring is here! And with it comes nature’s great blossoming, releasing huge amounts of pollen into the air. Supporting your body naturally so that you don’t have unwanted allergies is easy if you know what to do. Acupuncture and nutritional therapy offer holistic tools to keep you healthy and strong during this beautiful season. Understanding
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