Forget germs—ancient healers had a totally different secret to health.
Traditional systems like Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda understand health and disease very differently from the germ theory that dominates modern medicine.
Rather than focusing solely on microbes as the enemy, these ancient models emphasize internal balance and how the body interacts with external pathogenic factors like wind, heat, cold, and dampness.
Germ theory, often keeps us trapped in a mindset of fear—fear that we will catch something contagious, which leads to isolation and disconnection when we are sick. This theory forms the cornerstone of Western medicine, yet it has never been definitively proven—an important fact we should all consider before placing unquestioned trust in the experts.
This fear-based approach can actually weaken our natural resilience and prevent the supportive care our bodies truly need.
In contrast, traditional medicine encourages us to view illness as a sign of imbalance and an opportunity to restore harmony within ourselves and with our environment.
It promotes connection, nourishment, and strengthening of the body’s vital energy—not separation and fear.
By exploring these ancient wisdoms, we can expand our understanding of health beyond fear-driven models and move toward more empowering approaches to healing.
This is a clip from my most recent True Health Report podcast with Daniel Roytas and is a crucial listen for all interested in true health information.
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