For years we have been told that our genes determine our health. If something “runs in the family,” many people assume it is only a matter of time before they face the same diagnosis. But what if that belief is only part of the story? In this podcast episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia […]
Podcast Episode 175: Changing Your Health Narrative from “Genes” to “Power” Read More »
Many people gasp for breath. According to the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America, over 28 million people in the U.S. have asthma. Unfortunately, it is a leading chronic disease in children. It’s a challenging condition but there are some commonsense natural strategies for breathing easier. When asthma strikes, the airways in the lungs become
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If you’ve ever snapped a dry brown stick, you understand osteoporosis. But there’s a twist: studies comparing Japanese and North American women found that Japanese women often had lower hip bone mass, yet (historically) had substantially lower hip fracture rates. Researchers found that their bone quality—how well bone’s internal scaffold absorbs force rather than cracking
In this powerful testimonial episode, Dr. Holly Carling andAlicia share the story of a woman who had reached a breaking point. She wasexhausted, emotionally numb, unable to sleep, and felt disconnected from joyand meaning in her life. After trying conventional medications without relief,she turned to holistic care and experienced profound changes in a short
Acupuncture is an ancient medicine that is highly effective for treating pain. It’s been used for thousands of years and continues to work today. While it’s great for relieving headaches, this article will focus on acupuncture’s ability to treat orthopedic pain – pain that occurs in the back, knees, fingers, or any place where the
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Fatigue isn’t always about sleep, stress, or aging. Often, it’s a quiet signal that the body lacks the raw materials it needs to produce energy efficiently. You can eat plenty of calories and still feel depleted if key nutrients are missing or poorly absorbed. Energy, after all, is not just about food intake—it’s about how
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Sweeteners are everywhere, but not all of them affect the body the same way. In this podcast episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia break down how refined sugar, artificial sweeteners, and even some so-called natural sweeteners quietly disrupt blood sugar, immunity, digestion, mood, and metabolism. Dr. Carling explains why sugar behaves like a physiological
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The benefits of a good night’s sleep are profound. When we are in sync with the natural rhythm of day and night our bodies rejoice. Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day. When we sleep, the body shifts from daytime protection to nighttime
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Most people think of digestion as a mechanical process—eat, digest, eliminate. But the gut is far more than a food processor. It’s a command center that influences mood, immune strength, hormone balance, inflammation, and even how resilient we feel under stress. Consider this: roughly 70% of the immune system resides in the gut, and about
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As we head into the new year, many of us are thinking about goals: what to improve, what to let go of, and how to live better. But what if the real question isn’t how long we live, but how well we live? In this podcast episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia shift the
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