E70: Stewarding Your Health and Wealth: Practical Wisdom from a Naturopathic Perspective

Are you ready to uncover the lies you've been told about your health and discover a transformative path forward? In this episode, Eric Scovill is joined again by Dr. Ryan Hewkin, a Christian chiropractor and co-host of the Natural Parents Podcast, who shares his transformative journey toward true health. 

Diving deep into the biblical principles of stewardship, Ryan unveils the three biggest lies we've been told about our well-being and the practical steps we can take to reclaim our God-given vitality. From the power of nutrition and fasting to the importance of naturopathic and chiropractic care, this conversation offers a holistic, faith-based approach to optimal wellness.

Here are some topics from today’s discussion:

• The three biggest lies about health: pills make you healthy, symptoms always require treatment, and your health is someone else's responsibility
• The remarkable benefits of fasting, both from a physical and spiritual perspective
• The role of naturopaths in addressing root causes and the importance of finding the right practitioner
• The history and philosophy of chiropractic care, and how it can impact overall health

Episode Highlights:

[08:34] The Importance of Consuming Real, Natural Foods

When you eat an apple or another whole food, your body recognizes the organic compounds and knows exactly how to break them down and utilize them. However, with highly processed foods that contain long lists of artificial ingredients, your body struggles to properly metabolize these foreign substances, leading to potential health issues. Ryan says you don't need to spend a lot of money to eat well - simply focus on whole, minimally processed foods from nature that can provide far more nutritional value than the cheap, shelf-stable options found in packages. 

[13:44] The Power of Fasting

Delving into the benefits of fasting, Ryan explains how it can improve glucose sensitivity, allowing the body to better regulate blood sugar levels. He highlights the spiritual aspect of fasting – the opportunity to grow in reliance on God's sustenance and to humble oneself before the Lord. He shares remarkable stories of how fasting can even aid the body in consuming harmful cells, showcasing the remarkable design of the human body.

[26:18] The Three Biggest Lies We’re Told About Health

Dr. Hewkin identifies the three major lies we've been told about health: (1) that pills make you healthy, (2) that symptoms always require treatment, and (3) that your health is someone else's responsibility. He emphasizes the disconnect between the high medical spending in the U.S. and the poor health outcomes, challenging the notion that more pills and procedures are the answer. Instead, he encourages us to trust our body's innate ability to heal itself and take responsibility for our own well-being.

Resources Mentioned:

https://excelsiorhealthcenters.com/ 

The Natural Parents Podcast