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I am very fortunate that I don't have a lot of tro

I am very fortunate that I don't have a lot of trolls on Instagram, in general you guys are kind and respectful even when you want to bring up a different view I hadn't considered. ⁠
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But in the past few weeks, I've had a few really nasty, enraged trolls who were livid that I would suggest that most cancers don't just happen, that there are root causes that include genes, environment, lifestyle, diet, toxic products, stealth infections, trauma.⁠
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Their biggest objection was the idea that I was saying somehow by pointing out that there are root causes that often result in chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc. that those patients should feel somehow that their disease is their fault. I was really puzzled by this interpretation because that was not my intention at all, nor do I believe that.⁠
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That's like the government telling us that seatbelts help prevent car accident deaths, but then saying if we are in a car accident and weren't wearing our seatbelt, that we deserve to suffer and not receive emergency care. ⁠
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As you can see that's absurd, you can BOTH bring awareness to the importance of seatbelts to prevent death, and have empathy for and rescue people when they don't wear theirs and get into an accident. The two are not an either or, it's a both, and.⁠
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I don't get how someone thinks that in my talking about root causes and prevention, I want to assign blame or guilt to someone with those conditions. Why on earth would I want to do that? What good does that do since you can't change the past? All that matters is what you do going forward. Do you agree? #getwellbe

My father always told me "if something doesn't mak

My father always told me "if something doesn't make sense to you, follow the money."⁠
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So if you want to change how healthcare is delivered and practiced...follow the money. Guess what the #1 industry by lobbying spending in the US is? You guessed it: Big Pharma & Health Products. It is DOUBLE the second biggest lobbying industry: electronic manufacturing & equipment.⁠
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"Over the past 22 years, the pharmaceutical and health products industry has spent the most money of all industries in lobbying spending." @investopedia⁠
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And even better – a whopping 63% of pharma/health products lobbyists are former gov employees. Basically it's like "pass legislation and make sure nothing changes in medicine / drugs stay the go-to medicine of choice and then you can get a job when you leave office." And boy does that strategy CLEARLY work! ⁠
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What can we do to change the financial incentives in healthcare to address root causes of chronic health issues holistically, and only resort to symptom-masking drugs in emergencies? #getwellbe #themoreyouknow #truthwins⁠

I get asked a lot what a health advocate or patien

I get asked a lot what a health advocate or patient advocate is and what they do. It's a fairly new role in the healthcare system and to me it's pretty sad it even had to be created, a reflection of the absolute mess that is the conventional healthcare system. ⁠
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But here's a quick analogy: it’s like having a personal health investigator, confidant, lawyer, coach and assistant all in one, and because of my focus on being a holistic health patient advocate, I'm also on a mission to help you heal naturally.⁠
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At the end of the day, an advocate is someone to support you along your healing journey; both when you stumble in the process and need to go back to the drawing board, and when you start to see results to make sure you keep going.⁠
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Trying to figure out or heal a chronic health issue or disease today is a massive time and money suck, and extremely emotional draining for many. It can take years and 10+ doctors to even get a diagnosis, let alone reverse your symptoms/condition and get your health back fully and without long term bandaids like medications.⁠
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Most people get discouraged, give up hope, feel lazy, unmotivated, spiral into shame, guilt, self loathing and would do anything to feel better but are too exhausted from the fight to take the next step or be consistent with their healing protocol. ⁠
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If you're a health coach or professional of some kind, my Holistic Patient Advocacy & Navigation Program is now open for self-study (with 8 continuing education credits for health coaches (and possibly other kinds of health professionals) available! Link in bio and this pic to check it out. ⁠
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If you're a person in need of holistic advocacy help, I currently have 1 open spot for my 1-1 holistic patient advocacy services that just opened, you can also click the link in bio and this pic to schedule a discovery call to see if I can be of help you. Who needs this kind of support in their life? 🙋‍♀️ #getwellbe

I heard @mimiguarnerimd say this in her keynote ad

I heard @mimiguarnerimd say this in her keynote address at a conference a year ago and it really stuck with me. As some of you may know, I lost my mom to suicide following a diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder and a 3+ year battle in the conventional mental healthcare system. ⁠
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There are many different things that can contribute to Schizoaffective Disorder, and other mental illness diagnoses or symptoms, and yet from my experience, no matter the root cause or causes, the answer is always the same: drugs, drugs and more drugs.⁠
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With everything I do, I fight (through your awareness and your own power!) for a healthcare system that treats patients as individuals, that cares about root causes, that operates holistically. How long will it be til the root causes of mental health symptoms and conditions play a role in their treatment? #getwellbe

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