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Statins Aren’t the Answer: A Root-Cause Healing Guide for Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Heart Health
Blog Summary:
Discover a holistic, root-cause approach to managing high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular health—without statins. In this article, Dr. Dixie Wall, DACM, explores how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views metabolic disease as an imbalance of Qi, Dampness, and organ systems like the Liver, Spleen, and Kidneys. Learn why cholesterol is not the enemy, how statins may contribute to insulin resistance and mitochondrial dysfunction, and what natural alternatives—like therapeutic fasting, CoQ10, Bergamot, Annatto E, and acupuncture—can help reverse insulin resistance and support heart health. This integrative guide blends ancient healing with modern science to help you take control of your metabolic health—naturally.
Keywords:
natural alternatives to statins, how to lower cholesterol naturally, reverse insulin resistance, Chinese medicine for diabetes, acupuncture for cholesterol, TCM for heart health, supplements for blood sugar
🌸 Conscious Conception: How to Nourish Your Body, Spirit & Lineage Before Pregnancy
Whether you’re just starting to think about having a baby or you’re already deep in the fertility journey, there’s something powerful you deserve to know: your body holds the blueprint for the next generation. And how you care for it—before you even conceive—can ripple through your child’s health, and even your grandchildren’s.
In both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Functional Medicine, conception is viewed not as a moment, but a sacred season—a window of deep preparation where we nurture not just fertility, but vitality.
This isn’t about rigid rules or biohacking your body. It’s about coming home to yourself, and creating the most nourishing, grounded, and spiritually-aligned space for life to grow.
Here’s how you can do that—from a truly holistic lens.
Supporting Your Urinary Health Naturally – Solutions for Chronic UTIs
This blog post provides information on chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), specifically focusing on their prevalence and causes in perimenopausal women. It highlights hormonal shifts during perimenopause as a key factor, along with anatomical, behavioral, and medical predisposing factors. The post emphasizes natural strategies for managing and preventing chronic UTIs, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (Ba Zheng Tang), D-mannose, Monolaurin, Lactoferrin, and lifestyle adjustments. It stresses the importance of consulting a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment.
Blood Sugar Balance: The Cornerstone of Hormonal Harmony
Stabilise your hormones by mastering blood sugar. Discover key dietary pillars like protein and fibre, and learn to avoid hormonal saboteurs. Book online to learn more!
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The Health Benefits of Sunshine
Many of us associate sunshine with a good time. Whether it be the days out of the beach, sitting out on a chair reading or just being active- sunshine is something most humans look forward too.