Lillian McDermott

Cancer metabolism is becoming an increasingly important part of the conversation around integrative oncology, nutrition, and whole-body health. We often hear that “sugar feeds cancer.” But the relationship between...

Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it really means to age gracefully. Getting older can bring changes we never expect. But it can also bring something incredibly valuable: wisdom, perspective, deeper relationships...

Throughout the Bible, we find references to oils used for anointing the sick, caring for wounds, and honoring God. How much do we really understand about these ancient healing traditions? Professor Gordon Pennington has...

Our minds are constantly generating thoughts. But not every thought deserves to be accepted as truth. Sometimes we react to assumptions, fears, old wounds, and stories we have created without ever stopping to ask...

Our brains are designed to protect us from danger. But when stress becomes constant, the survival response that once served us can begin to work against us. Many people find themselves stuck in patterns of anxiety...

The world around us is often filled with noise, uncertainty, and distractions that compete for our attention and energy. When stress becomes constant, it can feel as though our minds are working against us, making it...

Since February 2026, I have been researching acid reflux, GERD, Barrett’s esophagus, and hiatal hernias, going down more rabbit holes than I can count. I was hesitant to explore certain avenues because they seemed to...

Healing is rarely a straight line. Sometimes we experience a breakthrough only to discover another question waiting for an answer. Sometimes the greatest progress comes from slowing down, listening to our bodies, and...

For generations, Americans have been taught that foods labeled “enriched” and “fortified” are healthier options because vitamins and minerals have been added to the food. Yet few people stop to...

Many of us spend years believing we are not enough. We focus on our mistakes, replay our failures, and hold ourselves to standards we would never impose on those we love or even on strangers. Yet God does not define us...

Many of us move through life carrying emotional wounds we may not even realize are still affecting us. Over time, heartbreak, grief, fear, and unresolved experiences can shape the way we connect with ourselves and...

Our bodies are designed with remarkable systems to protect, repair, and renew themselves. Yet modern life exposes us to physical, emotional, and environmental stressors that can place additional demands on these natural...

So many of us spend years frustrated with our minds. We criticize ourselves for being distracted, anxious, overwhelmed, forgetful, or emotionally reactive. Over time, it may cost us relationships and/or career...

In a world filled with complex treatments and endless health trends, it can be easy to forget that some of the most powerful healing tools are often simple and within our reach. Thomas Levy, MD, JD , has spent decades...

Many of us say we trust God. Yet when life becomes uncertain, we often find ourselves bargaining and grasping for control, telling God what to do and how to do it. We want reassurance and guarantees that everything will...