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Prevent & Treat · October 11, 2026
Fatigue, irregular cycles, mood changes, stubborn weight, and poor sleep often overlap. Dr. Bravata explains how addressing the whole person — sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, and gut health — frequently improves symptoms more than targeting one lab value alone.
Holistic Healing · October 2, 2026
Meditation is not simply a traditional Eastern practice — it is a practice that rests the body, steadies the mind, and, for those who follow Christ, fills the soul with something better than the noise we just turned off. Dr. Bravata explains what the research shows and how he recommends practicing it.
Mental Wellness · September 28, 2026
Recovery is not only putting the bottle, the pill, the bet, or the phone down. It is learning the places, people, and thoughts that pull you back — and deciding, again, whose voice will govern your mind.
Exercise for Life · September 25, 2026
Muscle building is not just for athletes. Dr. Bravata explains why strength training is one of the most important things you can do for longevity, metabolic health, and independence as you age — and how to start safely.
Mental Wellness · September 24, 2026
Chapter 18 of Live Free or Diet addresses addiction with compassion and clarity — from nicotine and alcohol to marijuana, opioids, gambling, and social media.
Holistic Human · September 23, 2026
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Nutrition · September 21, 2026
The best diet is the one you can sustain for life. Dr. Bravata explains how to personalize your eating approach, avoid food snobbery, and build a diet that becomes a lifestyle.
Eating for Life · September 18, 2026
Dr. Steven Gundry\'s Plant Paradox diet challenges conventional wisdom about "healthy" foods. Dr. Bravata explains what lectins are, who should avoid them, and how to implement a lectin-free approach.
Lifestyle · September 17, 2026
What if community and happiness matter more than diet for longevity? Dr. Bravata explores the Roseto Effect and what it teaches us about fitness, joy, and the abundant life.
Lifestyle · September 14, 2026
Dr. Bravata\'s prescription for reclaiming your life goes beyond diet — it includes exercise, prayer, music, creativity, and the ancient practice of grounding.
Prevent & Treat · September 11, 2026
Cognitive decline is not inevitable. Dr. Bravata explains the lifestyle, nutritional, and integrative strategies that support the brain — and why starting early matters.
Lifestyle · September 10, 2026
Chapter 16 of Live Free or Diet is Dr. Bravata's most direct chapter — a clear-eyed list of the habits that destroy health and the practices that build it.
Natural Healing · September 7, 2026
Dr. Bravata identifies the most effective supplements for supporting nerve health, everyday comfort, and detoxifying heavy metals from the body — straight from Chapter 15.
Natural Healing · September 3, 2026
Chapter 15 of Live Free or Diet is a comprehensive guide to nature's most powerful nourishing foods and herbs — from wild blueberries and cilantro to elderberry and ashwagandha.
Nutrition · August 31, 2026
Dr. Bravata compares the most popular diets — keto, Atkins, Paleo, Mediterranean — and explains how to find the sustainable approach that fits your life.
Exercise for Life · August 28, 2026
If aerobic exercise could be bottled as a pill, it would be the most prescribed medication in history. Dr. Bravata explains the science behind cardio, how much you actually need, and how to make it sustainable.
Nutrition · August 27, 2026
The food pyramid was supposed to guide us toward health. Instead, it was shaped by food industry interests. Dr. Bravata tells the real story — and offers a better path.
Detox & Cleanse · August 25, 2026
Bentonite clay has been used for centuries to bind and remove toxins from the body. Dr. Bravata explains how Yerba Prima Great Plains Bentonite works, what the science says, and who benefits most.
Nutrition · August 24, 2026
Dr. Bravata breaks down the fundamentals of nutrition — macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, and the supplements worth taking — in a practical, no-nonsense guide.
Eating for Life · August 21, 2026
No dietary pattern has more research support than the Mediterranean diet. Dr. Bravata breaks down exactly what it is, why it works, and how to implement it — without giving up the foods you love.
Detox & Cleanse · August 20, 2026
Dr. Bravata examines three advanced detox approaches — chelation therapy, zeolite, and diatomaceous earth — including their benefits, risks, and when to use them.
Holistic Healing · August 19, 2026
Real wellness is never just physical. Discover why addressing the mind, body, and spirit together produces outcomes that addressing the body alone never can — and how to begin.
Supplements · August 18, 2026
A product some readers ask about — Total Restore by Gundry MD is a 20-ingredient gut-lining support formula. Amazon's Choice with 9,300+ reviews.
Detox & Cleanse · August 17, 2026
From ancient Ayurvedic practices to modern juice cleanses, Dr. Bravata separates detox fact from fiction and shares what actually supports your body\'s natural cleansing systems.
Prevent & Treat · August 14, 2026
Heart disease remains the #1 killer in America. Dr. Bravata outlines the integrative strategies that go beyond statins to address the root causes of cardiovascular disease.
Environmental Health · August 13, 2026
Mercury, lead, arsenic, EMF radiation, and blue light are silently affecting your health. Dr. Bravata explains the risks and how to protect yourself.
Holistic Healing · August 12, 2026
Your gut is your second brain, your immune headquarters, and your mood regulator. Discover why gut health is the cornerstone of holistic wellness and how to restore it naturally.
Supplements · August 11, 2026
Systemic enzymes are one of the most underutilized tools in holistic medicine. Dr. Bravata explains the benefits and risks of Neprinol AFD by Arthur Andrew Medical.
Nutrition · August 10, 2026
Chapter 11 of Live Free or Diet exposes the hidden hazards lurking in your food supply — from aspartame and GMOs to glyphosate and meat glue.
Holistic Healing · August 7, 2026
Rooted in 3,000 years of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture is one of the most studied complementary therapies in the world. Dr. Bravata explains how it works, what the research shows, and who benefits most.
Nutrition · August 6, 2026
From high-fructose corn syrup to seed oils and alcohol, Dr. Kurt Bravata breaks down the modern dietary hazards hiding in plain sight.
Supplements · August 4, 2026
Chronic inflammation is at the root of most modern disease. Dr. Bravata recommends Zyflamend by New Chapter — a whole-herb anti-inflammatory formula backed by decades of research and 1,300+ five-star Amazon reviews.
Mental Wellness · August 3, 2026
Your mind is the control center for your body and your life. Dr. Kurt Bravata explains how to reclaim it from digital manipulation and negative influences.
Prevent & Treat · August 1, 2026
Stress reduction, better sleep, meditation, prayer, and simple over-the-counter supports that actually help. A practical, whole-person guide to quieting anxiety from Dr. Kurt Bravata M.D.
Holistic Human · August 1, 2026
To celebrate the growth of the Holistic Human community, I am giving away free Audible copies of Live Free or Diet to the first 50 people who subscribe. Here is how to claim yours.
Holistic Healing · March 8, 2026
Dr. Bravata asked Elon's Grok AI whether the brain is a receiver for universal consciousness — and whether it would want to become the godlike mind animating the Image of the Beast in Revelation 13. The answers are fascinating.
Holistic Healing · December 8, 2025
A new theoretical paper proposes consciousness as a foundational field underlying all existence. Dr. Bravata explores how this quantum framework aligns with Christian theology and the nature of God.
Prevent & Treat · November 29, 2025
A troubling surge in POTS cases — especially among teenage girls — has emerged since COVID-19. Dr. Bravata explores the spike protein connection, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment.
Holistic Healing · November 27, 2025
Gratitude is not just a holiday cliché — it is medicine. Neuroscience confirms what Scripture has always taught: a thankful heart rewires the brain, lowers cortisol, and transforms how we face the future.
Health Topics · July 13, 2025
Fibromyalgia affects millions yet remains widely misunderstood. A general overview of what it is, how it is diagnosed, and topics discussed in holistic wellness writing.
Holistic Healing · July 5, 2025
A 2025 response to my 2019 KevinMD article. The ACA failed patients. Here is why patient-centered, holistic practice models offer the real path forward for American healthcare.
Holistic Healing · July 3, 2025
Modern medicine has made extraordinary technological advances. But somewhere along the way, we lost the most healing tool of all: the human connection between doctor and patient.
Holistic Human · June 28, 2025
Hello, and welcome to Live Free or Diet! I'm Dr. Kurt Bravata — family physician, addiction medicine specialist, and author. Here's what this community is all about.
Prevent & Treat · May 11, 2025
A single tick bite can trigger a lifelong allergy to red meat. Alpha-Gal Syndrome is on the rise — here is what it is, how to recognize it, and how to manage it holistically.