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VitalHealth4YouAuthor: Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia Balija
Welcome to VitalHealth4You, hosted by Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia Balija. This podcast is to teach you how to take back control of your health. We'll be teaching you the right questions to ask, in order to get down to the root cause of WHY you are having health challenges in the first place and what to do about it. Join us each week as Dr. Carling shares her in-depth knowledge, gained over 40 years in natural medicine, and tackles your most burning health questions. You'll hear her best and most highly recommended tools to help you take charge of your health challenges, resolve them naturally and get the encouragement you need to finally take action. You have more power over your own wellness than you realize and this show is here to help you uncover that power. Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over 40 years of experience in natural healthcare. Dr. Carling is a "Health Detective," she looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place. Dr. Carling considers herself a "professional student" she has attended more than 600 post-secondary education courses related to health and healing. Dr. Carling gives lectures here in the U.S. and internationally and has been noted as the "Doctor's Doctor". When other healthcare practitioners hit a roadblock when treating their patients nutritionally, Dr. Carling is who they call. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d' Alene, Idaho clinic. Visit Dr. Carling's website at www.vitalhealthcda.com to learn more about Dr. Carling, join our email list and read informative articles. Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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172: Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Shifting Your 2026 Goals
Episode 172
Monday, 5 January, 2026
As we head into 2026, many of us are thinking about goals: what to improve, what to let go of, and how to live better. But what if the real question isn't how long we live, but how well we live? In this episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia shift the conversation from lifespan to healthspanL the number of years you live with vitality, independence, mental clarity, and joy. Dr. Carling explains why modern medicine has extended lifespan without protecting quality of life, and how inflammation, nutrition, stress, and mindset quietly determine how we age. You'll learn how acupuncture, real food, emotional resilience, and intentional thinking can slow decline, restore balance, and help you build a future where strength, clarity, and purpose last well into later decades. This episode is a powerful invitation to rethink your 2026 goals, not as resolutions, but as investments in your future self. In this episode: The difference between lifespan and healthspan and why it matters Why many people spend their final years managing illness instead of enjoying life How inflammation quietly accelerates aging The role of acupuncture in regulating inflammation, circulation, hormones, and stress Why nutrition at the cellular level shapes long-term vitality How mindset and emotional health directly influence aging Why purpose, joy, and curiosity protect brain and immune health How to reframe goals around vitality instead of restriction A simple framework: repair, restore, and reinforce For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/ The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us at our website or on our Facebook page. *Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.
