
Dr. Bentz’ Holistic Health Blog
How the Festive Season Impacts Your Brain—and How to Make the Most of It
The festive season engages multiple regions of the brain, blending joy, nostalgia, and even moments of stress. By understanding its effects, you can maximize the benefits and create a truly enriching experience.
Detoxification Explained: Supporting Your Body’s Natural Processes with Insights from Neuroscience
Detoxification is an essential and ongoing process that our bodies undertake to maintain optimal health.
Healing the Roots of Disease
The strategies outlined in this article will go a long way in managing inflammation and reducing your chance of disease. It’s up to you!
The Fountain of Youth
The Fountain of Youth is a mythical spring which allegedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters.
The Positive Impact of Pasture-Raised Meat on Health & Climate
So what’s the truth behind this massive movement to get us to stop eating meat. Is meat bad for our health? Quite the contrary
The Universe Inside of Us
I’ve been privileged to witness the power of the brain each time I’m working with it to help patients through The Neurological Integration System (NIS). The vast complexity of the brain fills me with wonder and awe.
Evolutionary Mismatch: Understanding our Biological Heritage for Better Health
While it is unrealistic for modern humans to return to a hunter-gatherer lifestyle, there are several things we can do to prevent and reverse some of the deleterious effects evolutionary mismatches have wrought on us.
It Doesn’t Have to be Like This
It’s not necessary that people need to starve themselves to lose weight, they just need to eat differently.
Metabolic Reset: Achieving Flexibility with Proper Nutrition and Daily Habits
Large portions of the human population are in a constant struggle when it comes to their metabolic health.
Restoring Automation to Human Health
Minute by minute, every day, you are faced with the opportunity to consciously decide how you will fuel and regulate your body’s automated function.
How to Improve Your Brain Health
This article outlines the primary things you can do on a regular basis to maintain a healthy level of brain and nervous system function, which will greatly enhance your overall health and well-being.
History of Sauna Cultures Around the World
Despite totally different perspectives of the human body, experts from all around the globe recognize the unique and powerful ability of heat treatments.
Foundation Training
I'm often asked what exercises I recommend for back pain, and for strengthening back and core muscles. My top recommendation is Foundation Training.
Digital Dementia: The Dark Side of Technology
Besides the obvious lack of social interaction, is anyone paying attention to the other adverse effects that technology is having on us?
Where Does Stress Really Come From?
Let's face it: We live in a stressful world. Most of us deal with some level of stress on a daily basis.
Healing Ourselves
I've always believed that we have the power to heal ourselves, so I'm very excited to share this interview with Dr. Joe Dispenza.
Is Comfort Killing Us? Becoming Antifragile
“The source of harm lies in the denial of antifragility, and to the impression that we humans are so necessary to make things function." -Nassim Nicholas Taleb.
The Human Zoo
Finally, Liver King also made the point that we have put ourselves in the cage of human comfort, what he calls the “human zoo.”
“Doctor, what can I do to Make this Better?”
I am always excited I hear these words from my patients. It tells me they want to be more involved in their own health care.
You’re Only as Healthy as You Think
What exactly does mind-body medicine mean? Rather than some esoteric philosophy, I hope to give you some practical insight