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Patient advocacy programs align closely with the principles of Whole Health by addressing not just medical needs, but also emotional, logistical, and informational support. By empowering individuals to take an active role in their care, advocates help patients pursue a more comprehensive, Whole Health approach to wellness.

If the body’s stress adaptation system becomes overwhelmed and cannot appropriately adapt to the environment and demands of everyday life, many disorders and conditions can develop, depression being just one of them.

Berries are produce that is among the highest in antioxidant content and they are excellent sources of several phytochemicals that appear to help block cancer development. Consuming them regularly is a good way to practice “preventive nutrition.”

Drawn to the Whole Health field by its deeply human approach, this Certified Health Educator shares how training through the National Institute of Whole Health transformed their perspective on care. By honoring the interconnected nature of physical, emotional, nutritional, environmental, and spiritual well-being, Whole Health training offers a powerful framework for supporting meaningful, lasting healing—rooted in presence, respect, and understanding.

Explore the connection between emotional intimacy, sexual fulfillment, and whole-person health, and how modern culture impacts well-being, relationships, and true connection.

by Dr Georgianna Donadio Most of us want to be a success in our lives. But when we look closely at how Americans define personal fulfillment and success, the results will be surprising. American Express conducted and published a study called  “The Life Twist Study,”   examining what Americans believe are the most important and valuable aspects of their lives. The study, based on a survey of more than 2,000 Americans, shows that only one in four Americans still believe that we

Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD In all aspects of life, a wise adage of when you hear hoofbeats, think of horses and not zebras  truly applies. If you are not familiar with this approach to observing and responding to problem-solving it’s worth exploring. Health care, and to a large extent the rest of the working world, is focused on listening for the zebras - that is, looking for the pathology, the disease, the exotic condition, something to diagnose. Rather than taking a

Learn how the National Institute of Whole Health pioneered Whole Person Care and influenced the VA’s Whole Health model, improving patient outcomes, satisfaction, and personalized care for veterans.