Your Body is Designed to Heal—But You Have to Stop Getting in the Way

Real "Medicine"—And Why It Matters Now More Than Ever

Originally written in 2013 | Updated by Rice Louis, NTP | Quantum Salus Wellness LLC

“I tried the juices, the seeds, the teas, even the berries—and nothing worked. I’m going to get some real medicine. This hippy nonsense isn’t for me.”

I’ve heard some version of this more times than I can count. It usually shows up when someone’s frustrated, still not feeling better, and tired of trying things that look healthy but haven’t moved the needle. I get it.

But here’s the thing: real healing isn’t a product you grab off a shelf—it’s a process your body walks through when you give it the right conditions to do what it was designed to do.

As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how symptoms are often messages, not mistakes. And the body doesn’t just want to feel better—it wants to be better. But healing takes time, especially when you’re doing it the right way. Natural, food-based approaches don’t override your systems—they work with them. They support the gut, regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation, restore mineral balance, and rebuild from the inside out.

That’s a far cry from the quick-fix model we’ve been conditioned to chase. Over-the-counter meds often silence symptoms by force, giving the illusion of healing while ignoring (or even worsening) the root issue. It’s like turning off a smoke alarm while the fire still burns.

Real medicine doesn’t always come with a label or dosage instructions. Sometimes it looks like elderberry syrup and cod liver oil, mineral-rich broth, a nourishing breakfast that stabilizes your blood sugar, or finally addressing the chronic stress that’s wrecking your sleep and digestion.

I’m not here to bash conventional medicine—there’s a time and place for every tool. But if you’ve been stuck in cycles of illness, fatigue, skin issues, bloating, or hormonal imbalance and all you’ve been offered is a rushed 15-minute appointment and a prescription, it might be time to rethink what real medicine looks like.

In our house, elderberry isn’t just a seasonal syrup—it’s part of a broader lifestyle that includes nutrient-dense food, strategic supplementation, and giving the body what it actually needs to thrive. As a result, we rarely get sick. And when we do, we bounce back quickly—because our foundation is strong.

Natural remedies aren’t magic. They’re effective when they’re part of a whole strategy that respects the body’s design. But even the best herbs can’t fix a processed diet, mineral deficiencies, or sleep deprivation. So, if you’ve tried “natural” and it didn’t work—ask yourself: were you supporting your body fully, or just swapping a pill for a plant?

God gave us good tools. He designed the body with wisdom, and He provided the resources to sustain it: nutrient-rich soil, healing plants, rest, movement, clean water, and whole food.

Let’s stop expecting shortcuts and start honoring that design.

When you do, you’ll discover that the body isn’t broken—it’s brilliantly designed. And with the right support, it’s fully capable of healing.

Rice Louis, NTP

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