E:54 Spiritual Struggles - Impact on Health

E:1 Introduction to Naturopathy Today

Welcome to Naturopathy Today. In this introductory episode, hosts Dr. Michael Schwartz, ND and Steve Lankford introduce themselves and briefly recap their educational backgrounds and experiences in the healing art of natural medicine and wholistic naturopathy. The concept of naturopathic wellness and a look at the American lifestyle is reviewed, and the doctor’s “bible” is also discussed, including the fact that over 90% to 95% of all diseases have no known cause. The healing modalities of Naturopathy, Allopathy and Homeopathy are explained, and keys to health and wellness on every level are presented, with the major keys being understanding and application. Understanding the root cause of any condition or situation you're dealing with will promote a faster return to balance and harmony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

E:57 Recapping the Year

Michael and Steve recap their year of the Naturopathy Today podcast. As Michael points out, “we look back in order to see ahead.” One concept discussed on today's episode applies to everything in life - “Use what you have and more will be given. Do not use what you have and even that shall be taken from you.” Michael and Steve have some final thoughts as they prepare to take a hiatus from the show. Be sure to listen to Steve’s podcast at his Health Quest Podcast [https://healthquestpodcast.com]. You can also contact Michael via email at DrM@michaelshealth.com [DrM@michaelshealth.com] or through the Center for Universal Teachings Applied [https://cutateachings.org]. Until we meet again, thanks for listening to Michael’s Naturopathy Today. We hope you put NT's information to work in your life. Be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

E:56 Breaking Food Addictions

Michael and Steve discuss addictions to sugar, salt and processed foods. Organic foods vs. conventional foods. Eliminating artificial flavors, stabilizers and chemicals from your diet. Emotional attachments to foods that can undermine your health. Those who follow cultural, ethnic or traditional family diets can learn how to substitute healthier versions of their foods. Learn about Mind-Body-Spirit connections in Michael’s book, “The Universal Teachings Handbook” available as a free download here [https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z99kwq/Universal-Teachings-Handbook.pdf#page=1]. Have a question or comment? Feel free to contact us [DrM@michaelshealth.com]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

E:55 Toxic Newborns? Hazardous Chemicals In The Womb

Michael and Steve discuss environmental toxin exposures, including: * A study led by Environmental Working Group (EWG) measuring pollution in newborn babies, which revealed that umbilical cords harbored 200+ hazardous chemicals.1,2,3 * How sugar crystalline structures can form in the brain and sever nerve connections, which could be the primary cause of dementia. * 42% of Americans are obese, and bariatric surgeries are being performed on children. Why are we such a sick nation? * How naturopathy can give you better healing alternatives by following the path of nature to live as natural a life as possible. * How often should you detox [https://www.michaelshealth.com/products/ultimate-detox-cleanse]? Find the link between physical health and thoughts/beliefs. Learn more about Mind-Body-Spirit connections in Michael’s book, “The Universal Teachings Handbook” available as a free download here [https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z99kwq/Universal-Teachings-Handbook.pdf#page=1]. Have a question or comment? Feel free to contact us [DrM@michaelshealth.com]. References: 1.  “Body Burden: The Pollution in Newborns [https://www.ewg.org/research/body-burden-pollution-newborns].”, Environmental Working Group, July 14, 2005. 2.  Ragusa, Antonio et al. “Plasticenta: First evidence of microplastics in human placenta [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33395930/].” Environment international vol. 146 (2021): 106274. doi:10.1016/j.envint.2020.106274 3.  Alberghini, Leonardo et al. “Microplastics in Fish and Fishery Products and Risks for Human Health: A Review [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36613111/].” International journal of environmental research and public health vol. 20,1 789. 31 Dec. 2022, doi:10.3390/ijerph20010789 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

E:54 Spiritual Struggles - Impact on Health

Belief systems. Are they healthy or harmful? Do they imprison us or free us? A comparison of the teachings of spiritual masters: Jesus, Buddha, Confucius, Plato, Aristotle, Socrates. Did they teach the same basic concepts? A discussion of blind faith vs. working faith. Prayer as a powerful form of mental programming. There’s a link between physical health and your thoughts/beliefs. Expand your thinking to recognize the root causes of all physical health issues. Learn more about Mind-Body-Spirit connections in Michael’s book, “The Universal Teachings Handbook” available as a free download here [https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z99kwq/Universal-Teachings-Handbook.pdf#page=1]. Have a question or comment? Feel free to contact us [DrM@michaelshealth.com]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]