Podcast Episode 154: What is Terrain Theory?

What if disease wasn’t just about germs—but about the strength of your body’s internal terrain?

In this podcast episode, Dr. Carling breaks down terrain theory vs. germ theory, how nutrition and toxins affect your immune system, and why a healthy body fights off illness more effectively.

Let’s dive in!

What’s in this episode:

  • What terrain theory is (and how it differs from germ theory)
  • Why not everyone gets sick—even when exposed to the same illness
  • How nutrition and toxins shape your internal terrain
  • What “opportunistic microbes” are and why they matter
  • Why symptoms like fevers and skin eruptions may actually be healing
  • How to support your body through detox and disease naturally
  • What the Herxheimer reaction and Hering’s Law of Cure really mean
  • Simple ways to strengthen your immune system and improve your terrain
  • And so much more!

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Dr. Holly Carling

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with nearly four decades of experience. Dr. Carling is a “Health Detective,” she looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place. Dr. Carling considers herself a “professional student” – she has attended more than 600 post-secondary education courses related to health and healing. Dr. Carling gives lectures here in the U.S. and internationally and has been noted as the “Doctor’s Doctor”. When other healthcare practitioners hit a roadblock when treating their patients nutritionally, Dr. Carling is who they call. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic.

Medical/Health Disclaimer:

The information provided in this article or podcast should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken based solely on the contents of this article or podcast. Readers/listeners should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being. The information and opinions provided here are believed to be accurate and sound, based on the best judgment available to the author, but readers/listeners who fail to consult appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries.

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