Optimize Your Physiology

November 3, 2026

The modern times in which we live bring a lot of stress and demands on our health. There is a trend of more heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and just general poor health due to these stressful times. I see a very important factor that contributes to this rising number of illnesses. And that is the topic of my article, Optimizing Physiology.

Physiology in medicine means the way your body functions. We can look at this as how all the organs and glands function and how each system in your body functions, such as your cardiovascular system, your immune system, hormone or endocrine system, your nervous system, etc. To be in very good health all of these systems in your body must be working properly and when they are you feel very good. There is an absence of disease and illness. However, what is happening in our world is that the types of tests that medical practitioners run do not really monitor how optimal each system in your body is.

Anatomy posters on a lab wall above glass lab equipment and blue stoppers

Standard medical testing does not uncover anything serious in your physiology unless it is very extreme. In my office I work to educate my patients because so many of them don't understand this. But after I educate them, they see how relevant and important this topic is. So the biggest weakness in our current medical system is that it does not diagnose or see the decline in your physiology until it is extreme. At that point it would be called pathology, which is an extreme disease, such as autoimmune disorders, heart attacks, strokes, cancer, diabetes, and just general poor health. When these are diagnosed they've been in the body for many years, contributing to its decline, but they were unrecognized by medical testing. This is the biggest factor to be aware of in your health. Right now you do not have optimal function in many of your organs and glands. That is a fact. I have my patients fill out a symptom survey of over 150 symptoms when they come to my office and so many of my patients have dozens of symptoms. I tell them that that is a sign of organ and glandular dysfunction. But, because they've passed medical testing, it isn't being addressed.

Anatomical organ models and wooden blocks on a light table, resembling a biology learning setup

In my clinic, I have other, more precise diagnostic techniques that I use to find these sub-optimal areas in your body. I utilize holistic diagnostic techniques and start my patients on a program to improve their physiology and whatever systems are most out of balance. We recommend the nutritional supplements and herbs that your body requires in order to regain health. The current overuse of drug therapy can be alleviated greatly by using a more conservative approach with far fewer side effects. It is so satisfying to help patients in a natural way without the side effects while also optimizing their physiology. Holistic doctors specialize in this type of approach. Understand what is off and weakened in your body and I will help restore your health to a level you have not known before. Now it's time to live your best life, full of energy and vitality. Avoid the current trends of continual decline until an extreme disease happens in your body. My practice has helped thousands of patients stay healthy and strong.

Anatomical torso model with visible organs, shown on a tabletop beside a smaller model.

Transparent human body model showing bones and muscles, with one side highlighted in red and orange.

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