Health Optimization Medicine Podcast The Evolution of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine (ft. Dr. Alan Sherr) | SNH Podcast #107
Jan 22, 2025
Dr. Alan Sherr, a seasoned chiropractor with over 45 years in holistic care, shares invaluable insights. He discusses the evolution of chiropractic practices, emphasizing patient-centered care and the importance of collaboration. Alan introduces his engaging 'pool analogy' to explain health inputs and the body's functions. He reflects on the changing demographics in healthcare post-COVID and advocates for integrating business acumen with healing. With a keen eye on the future, he expresses cautious optimism about a return to wellness-driven practices.
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Critical Teaching Sparked Nutrition Focus
- Early teachers pushed Dr. Alan to question mainstream nutrition and industry narratives.
- That critical thinking seeded his long-term interest in food, soil, water, and sunlight as health drivers.
Prioritize Inputs Over Quick Fixes
- Focus on inputs (what goes into the body) and optimize the filter (immune function) before relying on 'shocking' treatments.
- Change current diet and lifestyle now because the body responds quickly and forgivingly to better inputs.
Why Trumps Nutrition For Engagement
- Invited to speak to an elderly church group, Dr. Alan found they lacked a 'why' for living and switched to discussing purpose.
- After one hour about purpose every attendee raised their hand saying they had a reason to be alive.