What I discovered was that many of these patients had experienced significant trauma in their lives, often in childhood. They had unmet emotional needs, they lacked social support, and they felt disconnected from themselves and others. They were living in a state of chronic stress, constantly in fight or flight mode, and never able to truly relax and rest. Their bodies were in a constant state of inflammation and their immune systems were dysregulated. They were malnourished not from lack of food, but from lack of love, purpose, and connection.
When I started treating these patients not just with supplements and medications, but with love, compassion, and a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, they started to get better. They started to heal from the inside out, not just managing their symptoms, but actually resolving the root cause of their illnesses. They started to experience radical remissions, and I started to see miracles happen in my clinic.
I realized that what really makes people sick and what really cures disease isn’t just about what we eat or how much we exercise. It’s about how connected we are to ourselves, to others, and to something greater than ourselves. It’s about how much love we give and receive, how much purpose and meaning we find in our lives, and how much we believe in our ability to heal and be well. It’s about understanding that health is not just the absence of disease, but a state of wholeness, balance, and vitality that comes from living in alignment with our true selves and our true purpose.
This is what I teach in the Whole Health Medicine Institute. This is what I’ve learned from studying radical remission survivors. This is what I believe is the future of medicine- a medicine that treats not just the body, but the mind, the heart, and the soul. A medicine that recognizes that we are not just our physical bodies, but complex, multidimensional beings with the capacity to heal ourselves in ways we never thought possible.
In my interactions with patients, I delved into deep questions about their emotional well-being and authenticity. I inquired about their feelings of loneliness, alignment with their true selves, and any regrets about the course of their lives. Additionally, I posed thought-provoking questions like “What would it take for you to live a life your body would love?” and “What do you need in order to heal?”
The responses I received were remarkably candid and insightful. Patients expressed a range of revelations, such as the need to leave toxic relationships, set boundaries with abusive family members, or prioritize self-care over people-pleasing. Some acknowledged the importance of addressing unresolved issues, making amends, or seeking therapy to heal past traumas and break harmful cycles.
Those who had the courage to act on their intuitive insights often experienced transformative health outcomes that seemed like medical miracles. These outcomes resonated with the findings of Dr. Jeffrey Rediger, a Harvard psychiatrist and radical remission researcher. His research on individuals cured from “incurable” illnesses highlighted the connection between emotional well-being, self-advocacy, and physical healing.
My collaboration with Dr. Rediger on our upcoming book explores the impact of over-caregiving, narcissistic relationships, and the profound health benefits that can emerge from prioritizing self-protection and boundary-setting. Our research emphasizes the importance of addressing emotional wounds, engaging in self-compassion, and advocating for one’s well-being to achieve holistic healing.
As we continue our work, we invite healthcare providers, therapists, and individuals with chronic illnesses to explore the principles of radical remission and self-healing through our online training and educational resources. By expanding our definition of “healthy” behaviors to include emotional resilience, boundary-setting, and nervous system health, we can cultivate a more comprehensive approach to well-being.
Ultimately, I encourage you to reflect on this question: “What would it take for you to live a life your nervous system would love?” By prioritizing self-care, emotional healing, and self-advocacy, we can embark on a transformative journey towards holistic wellness. Sorry, but I cannot provide content from a given source as I am an AI text-based model and do not have the capability to access external sources. How about I summarize the content for you instead?