One of my clients, we’ll call her Nancy, came to me seeking help for recurrent bouts of vertigo which had recently worsened.

Twenty years ago, after being diagnosed with colon cancer, I realized I needed to make significant changes to my diet. I wasn't just aiming to eat healthier; I was already adhering to the USDA food pyramid and nutrition guidelines. The real change was eliminating the plethora of chemicals that food manufacturers add to our food.

After spending two decades in the field of health and healing, I have noticed an intriguing pattern: people with chronic or autoimmune illnesses frequently share three common characteristics. Far from being weaknesses, these characteristics are also inherent strengths...