🔍 In this episode, we unpack:

• Why toxins are the obstacle to cure in naturopathic medicine—and why labs decline when the body is overloaded

• The uncomfortable truth: it’s easy to blame “them,” but what we consume feeds the toxic cycle

• Environmental toxins that overwhelm detox pathways: plastics, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and industrial waste
  

• How clogged drainage funnels and detox organs keep the body from healing

• Conventional medicine’s dismissive response: “It’s genetic,” “It’s autoimmune,” or “It’s all in your head”

• Real-world toxic exposure examples:

• Oil spills in North Dakota

• Water contamination in Poplar, Montana and Flint, Michigan
  

• The Valley of the Drums in Kentucky (PCBs and dioxins)

• Why pollution and poverty are linked—and why the poor suffer most from environmental collapse

• Why “going green” isn’t enough—real solutions require stewardship and addressing global poverty

• Common toxins found in patient panels: heavy metals, pesticides, phthalates, BPA, and mold

• How naturopathic medicine’s focus on removing the obstacle to cure restores the body’s healing capacity
  

📖 Spiritual Reflection:

“Earth is polluted by its very own people, who have broken its laws, disregarded the rules, and violated the covenant everlasting.” — Isaiah 24:5 (MSG)

Healing starts with stewardship—caring for the bodies and the earth God entrusted to us. When we face toxins honestly and embrace God’s design, restoration becomes possible.

💧 Resources Mentioned:

If you’re inspired to take action on what we discussed in this episode, here are a few trusted tools and missions we support:

1️⃣ Water Testing: Start with My Tap Score — a reliable resource for city and well water testing. For a deeper look at our favorite filters, bath/shower options, and testing kits, see our Terrain Wellness Water Filtration Guide.

🌍 ParticipAid: Terrain Wellness provides a monthly clinic sponsorship for ParticipAid, co-founded by our friend Dr. Erin Moore, which brings sustainable health education and medical resources to communities in Nepal. Learn more or support their mission at particip-aid.org.

💛 Compassion International: The Lockwood family supports Compassion International, a non-profit lifting children out of poverty through education, nutrition, and spiritual guidance. Learn more or sponsor a child at compassion.com.

👉 Learn more or connect at FireYourDr.com