Double Down on the Basics!

When it comes to our health, everyone’s looking for that magic bullet.

It’s fantastic that we have many options out there such as different medications, supplements, devices, and procedures with innovative technology working to find a cure for nearly every illness.

However, childhood disorders and chronic diseases such as autism, diabetes, obesity, depression, cardiovascular disease, and cancer continue to rise at alarming rates despite all of the advances.

I have found focusing on the pillars of health quite effective at preventing metabolic dysfunction that can lead to disease.

So, what are the fundamentals we can work on to take control of our health?

The food we eat, the water we drink, the home air we breathe, movement, sleep, reducing stress, getting sunlight, and removing toxins from our home.

I have been amazed by the amount of progress I have seen not only in my family but the families that I’ve worked with.

My approach certainly has transformed over the years from prescribing “pills for every ill” to a holistic approach that empowers and supports families in their quest to attain optimal health and to prevent and reverse chronic diseases.

Sure, there are some great novel therapies such as stem cells, peptides, exosomes, and fecal microbial transplants, but these will likely rendered ineffective if our home environment is toxic.

It also is helpful to know what’s going on “underneath the hood” with basic lab testing to get a baseline and see how our biomarkers are responding to these measures.

You can easily get started on a healthy diet, exercise, prioritizing sleep, testing water and air quality in the how, working on your stress, removing toxins from the home, and getting out in the sun for 10 minutes in the morning to help set your body’s time clock.

Just pick one thing at a time to not feel overwhelmed and you will see dramatic improvement in your wellbeing.