We’ve all experienced it: that frustrating feeling of not being able to get a satisfying breath. You find yourself yawning repeatedly or taking big sighs, trying to “catch” a deeper breath. This sensation, known as air hunger, can be unsettling, even embarrassing, especially when it lingers. Air hunger isn’t necessarily about weak lungs. More often, […]
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When I was in my early 20’s I was very lucky, and I made a small fortune (to me). With the money, I embarked on a lengthy journey of discovery that led me across the world. For three years, I lived out of a backpack and visited many exotic lands. I was curious about history,
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Trigeminal Neuralgia is one of the most painful neurological conditions and it’s becoming increasingly common. In this podcast episode, we explore what causes this debilitating facial pain, why it might show up out of nowhere (even on a honeymoon!), and how natural medicine can bring powerful, lasting relief. Dr. Carling explains what the trigeminal
Once upon a time, you got sick, felt awful, then got over it. Now it seems, you get sick, feel more than awful and then it lingers – the fatigue, the cough, the brain fog, the malaise – it just doesn’t go away. Why is that? What we are seeing more often is something called
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Sciatica is pain in the sciatic nerve – the main nerve in your leg and the largest nerve in your entire body. This nerve extends from the lower back down the back of your thigh. Sciatica can be a challenging, chronic condition that limits activities and affects lifestyle. The good news is that sciatica can
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The feeling of nausea is awful! An upset stomach can ruin your day. Fortunately, there is hope. Nausea and vomiting from many reasons, such as pregnancy, chemotherapy and cyclic vomiting, can be eased by acupuncture and its partner, nutrition. Pregnancy comes with its own set of concerns because of the fear of medications and the
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Nobody wants to think about food poisoning until it hits — and then it’s all you can think about. In this practical and informative episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia dive into the causes, symptoms, and natural support for food poisoning, along with how to protect yourself in the first place. From choosing the
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Recent statistics show an alarming trend with at least a third of those older than 60 suffering from chronic constipation. It’s the reason for millions of doctors’ visits each year and more than 800,000 emergency department trips. The number of people admitted to the hospital primarily for constipation has more than doubled since 1997. Constipation
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Vertigo, or spinning, can be horrible! When it happens out of the blue, it’s not like the child’s play when we spin around, getting ourselves dizzy until we fall down. It can come on suddenly, leaving you feeling disoriented, unsteady and even nauseated. The world spins under your feet like a small boat caught in
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Chronic pain, fatigue, and the emotional toll of invisible illnesses can feel like a life sentence—but there is hope. In this heartfelt testimonial episode, we share a woman’s personal journey of healing after years of struggling with fibromyalgia, IBS, sleep issues, and depression. After feeling dismissed by conventional medicine, she turned to natural care
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