Integration vs. Correction - The Heart of Sustainable Healing
*This blog post is adapted from my podcast episode exploring the critical distinction between integration and correction in the healing journey.*
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For years, we've been conditioned to view our health challenges through a correction lens. We see symptoms as problems to fix, imbalances as defects to correct, and healing as a linear path from broken to fixed. This correction mindset has us constantly searching for the perfect supplement, the ideal protocol, or the magical diet that will "fix" what's wrong.
But what if our symptoms aren't actually problems to fix? What if they're messengers carrying information about what our system truly needs? What if our mineral imbalances aren't random malfunctions but intelligent adaptations to our unique life circumstances?
Understanding the Difference
When we approach health through correction, we operate from what I call the "fixing mindset." This perspective sees the body as a ...
The Balanced Art of Biochemical Healing: Building Foundations Before Fixing Problems
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A Balanced Approach to HTMA Practice
Practitioners frequently reach out to me seeking guidance on how to learn more about Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), largely because I previously taught an HTMA online program. I'd like to share some perspective on what I was looking for when I was just beginning, as well as how I can support those seeking deeper knowledge in this field.
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Season 2: Episode 5- Practitioner to Practitioners: An Ethical Foundation-First HTMA Approach
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My Journey to a Balanced HTMA Approach
When I first started exploring minerals, I carefully evaluated different teachers' approaches to determine who I wanted to learn from. What helped me most was understanding the fundamental principles first and considering others' approaches thoughtfully rather than accepting them without question.
Dr. Malter stood out as the most neutral and gentle teacher at the
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