Smarter Not Harder The Evolution of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine (ft. Dr. Alan Sherr) | SNH Podcast #107
Jan 22, 2025
Dr. Alan Sherr, a seasoned chiropractor with over 45 years in holistic care, shares invaluable insights. He discusses the evolution of chiropractic practices, emphasizing patient-centered care and the importance of collaboration. Alan introduces his engaging 'pool analogy' to explain health inputs and the body's functions. He reflects on the changing demographics in healthcare post-COVID and advocates for integrating business acumen with healing. With a keen eye on the future, he expresses cautious optimism about a return to wellness-driven practices.
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Who Medicine Really Serves
- Dr. Alan Sherr argues medicine currently serves the doctor and system more than the patient.
- He frames the fundamental question as "Who serves who?" to reassess healthcare priorities.
Personal Elimination Diet Discovery
- At 16 Dr. Alan experimented with fasting and an elimination diet to cure his chronic stomach issues.
- He discovered starches (gluten) and dairy triggered his symptoms and changed his eating permanently.
Critical Teaching Sparked Nutrition Focus
- Early teachers pushed Dr. Alan to question mainstream nutrition and industry narratives.
- That critical thinking seeded his long-term interest in food, soil, water, and sunlight as health drivers.