Dr. Andrew Weil…wants to expand the horizons of medicine to include alternative practices and knowledge beyond his training in his clinical practice of Western Medicine. He realized that it was limited and incomplete, although useful when it comes to emergencies or trauma.

If I were in an accident, then I would be glad to be treated by a qualified and competent surgeon in the ER, but I am not going to create an accident in MY reality…thank you very much! When you learn to expand your horizons to your spiritual well-being; then you choose to experience what you wish every day with intention and empowerment. If you ignore this aspect of your healthy Lifestyle; then you must rely upon the expertise and knowledge of other practitioners like Weil and his entourage or people like Dr. Oz.

However, the limitations of Western Medicine become obvious when we have epidemics, problems with obesity, degenerative diseases, chronic health issues, and other maladies that do not respond to treatment with drugs or surgery. This is where Bio-Energetic Medicine and alternative modalities excel. We have people who heal others with the energy they direct with their hands or their minds. We have people who know plants, herbs, and foods that heal. We have people who use instruments and sophisticated technology to bring balance back to the body and the bio-energetic field. We have knowledge of EOs, homeopathic remedies, flower essences, sustainable agriculture, and many other Lifestyle methods that improve the human condition, heal the body, and offer balance for the Mind and the Spirit. This keeps us focused upon Wellness, instead of looking for disease.

I have respect for the physicians who continue to expand their horizons and integrate knowledge from all of the Healing Arts that makes them better when they educate themselves beyond their core training in medical school. Nutrition is one of those primary areas where there is little training and yet it is the most important emerging science for the health and well-being of human beings as well as animal science. The expertise of TCM, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, and Food Preparation requires more training and mentoring and most MDs fail to embrace this information with additional formal training. They may take seminars or read journals, but it is far better to work with real experts as a Team for patients who want true holistic care.

Many years ago, I was the Guest Speaker at the Canadian Holistic Health Association’s Annual Convention. I spoke about the value of the Team approach. I gave examples from The Center for Total Health in California where more than 50 practitioners worked in harmony and balance together for decades. It became a respected model for many holistic centers and wellness facilities.

When a patient presented with a need for chiropractic, blood work, nutritional guidance, social services, and bodywork; we would gather the appropriate members of our Team and work on the case collectively for the ultimate benefit of the patient. If the next patient would be served with acupuncture and iridology or colon cleansing in addition to the other methodologies; then we could add to the Team or adjust it accordingly. It’s a model that is timeless and effective.

Tempeh, miso, cultured foods, and other whole foods DO make a monumental difference in the health and care of patients and people who do not go to see practitioners. But you can pass on the Facon Bacon that was mentioned on the Dr. Oz show…it’s not that good.

Breath work is significant, but you really need to determine if you have the personality to benefit from meditative practices. The primary problem with deep breathing techniques is that you might live in a polluted city and you don’t want to be inhaling toxins, so you might want to consider alternatives or move to a rural area where the air is pure and then learn to practice your breath in a healthy environment.

Do not take Astragalus alone! In TCM, acupuncturists and herbalists do not give patients individual herbs, but use carefully selected formulas instead which are much more effective. This is one bad habit that medical minds make all the time. They try to use isolated substances like Adaptogens or nutrients the same way they use drugs. That doesn’t work! Don’t let any practitioner make that error with you. This is where the ancient knowledge excels above Western Medicine which is lagging behind by centuries…

You can get the Astragalus in herbal formulas from this company and find other Adaptogens. You may also want to explore more of the health products that have been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years. These two websites offer standard formulas that are tried and true, proven over the centuries in the East and in many cases in the Western world.

Fresh fruit that causes a reaction when cooked fruit does not…is not a food allergy, guys. These professionals should have recognized that difference for the audience members that asked her question. It’s more than a matter of allergies or probiotics. She needs the knowledge of a practitioner who uses the EAV equipment to determine what foods she has a food sensitivity to or what combination is going to work for her. This again is another example of working as a Team for diagnostic and treatment choices for patients. What one professional knows or does not know can be balanced with the knowledge base of other practitioners. If you are the patient; then this is essential for you to understand.

Life Science makes the best probiotics I have ever tested with my EAV equipment. You will want to eat foods like yogurt, kefir, miso, tempeh, cultured vegetables, and other fermented foods to improve your digestion as well as using supplements of probiotics. There are herbal formulas which strengthen the organs and systems, so that the body can recognize and utilize whole foods without further sensitivity.

Dr. Weil’s crew and cohorts are really helping people, but they still have miles to go before they impress me. At least they are on their way to becoming well-rounded Healers and working to educate others in the same vein. Even that restaurant in Arizona needs a make-over to their menu to be in my good graces… Although these doctors are novices when it comes to holistic medicine, their hearts and souls are in the right place as they progress and learn more about what we’ve known for so long. We acknowledge your efforts!

Dr. Oz went on to talk about shingles and related it to the incidence of chicken pox as children. The virus retreats to the nerve and can be ignited into an acute stage with various triggers later in life. This is why people need to encourage the folks who have hidden the genuine Rife technology to bring it back to eliminate the viral agents among other pathogens that are dormant and then become acute over the course of a person’s lifespan. Vaccines are not the answer. In the meantime, use GSE or Essential Oils to eradicate these lingering viral agents and stop the pleomorphic process in its tracks.

Walgreen’s is not a way to stay well. The last time I checked, there was a pharmacy, cosmetics, and crappy food along with cheap products on those shelves. Maybe your town’s Walgreen’s is different than mine, but there are better places for you to shop for health products and wellness items.

Walgreen’s – you can consult with me to do better and begin to stock REAL health products for wellness, if you persist with your advertising claims. You see, this is at the heart of the problem. There are too many retail stores and Western Medical doctors who are trying to get a share of the genuine Health and Wellness Industry when they are not really equipped to deliver the goods! They are in many ways imposters on their competitor’s turf. They are interlopers making a gallant attempt to appear to know what they are doing when they fall short.

The true wealth of health knowledge still lies with those people in the Healing Arts who have trained with the Masters of TCM, Ayurveda, and comparable traditions. Western Medical professionals have a long road ahead of them before they earn our respect. But there are those like Dr. Oz and Dr. Weil with his entourage who are continuing the journey. Seek them out in your community or region and work with a Team to improve your quality of health care while you learn to be your own Master.

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