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Your ancestors were robust, learn to embrace the genes they gave you.
Spend enough time sitting in your doctor’s office, and you may hear that your suffering is genetic. In case you missed it, this little gem hints that you are somehow to blame for your illness. This way of thinking presents a much bigger problem for you than it does to the doctor treating you.
When a patient is told they have “bad genes” it suggests that they are powerless to control their own destiny. This type of thinking instills a negative mindset which is not only unhelpful, it’s also deeply flawed. Here’s why …
The human body is a highly complex marvel with the ability to repair itself. How we perceive this remarkable phenomenon is essential for longevity and recovery. In this post, we’ll be looking at disease from a totally different angle. Ready?
Recently, I visited my elderly aunt in a nursing home. This once dignified woman was now trapped inside a sickly body. It soon became clear that she had no clue who I was, or even where she was. Her days now spent relying on others to prevent her from sitting in cold, damp underwear.
As I looked around the nursing home I could see that my aunt’s situation was being replicated. Withered bodies sitting in front of mind-numbing television sets. Seeing people like this weighed heavy on my soul.
