KNOW THYSELF—Avoid Extremes in Health Care

Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer

I loved this book. I hope you read it. The author’s conclusions reflect my attitude, up to a point, about the Health Care System and the Wellness movement. Unlike her, I feel both have good things to offer, like emergent care and a simple plant-based diet and light exercise. Other than that, I was disappointed that, as an immunologist, she does not take into account the Microbiome in our gut; it would have answered her confusion about the role of macrophages.

Still, her book should be required reading to all who seek a balanced, integrative and wise approach to health. Her last chapter nails it: WHO ARE WE? The ancients pondered that question and admonished us to KNOW THYSELF. Once we find the answer, health is a moot point, a welcome side effect of living according to our true nature.

 

Hugo Rodier, MD
Hugo Rodier, MD is an integrative physician based in Draper, Utah who specializes in healing chronic disease at the cellular level by blending proper nutrition, lifestyle changes, & allopathic practices when necessary.