Balance can't be achieved, but it can be maintained.
It's tempting to assume that the "key to life is to have balanced mineral levels" - but this view does not encompass what the term balanced implies.
The stagnant person that keeps perfectly still in a "frozen state of balance," does not move for fear of losing the precarious position that they have achieved.
The act of balancing requires movement:
To ebb and flow with life's waves.
To roll with the punches.
To be in a state of adaptability to be able to deal with the reality of life.
That change, growth, and death, are what living is all about.
“What does it Really mean to be healthy“ and “Balance can't be achieved” written by Erin Bumpus.
Our Philosophy
True balance is not a fixed point. At one extreme is the frozen state, holding still out of fear of losing hard-won ground. At the other is overextension, a constant state of doing and moving that pushes beyond the body’s reserves. Both are forms of imbalance.
The body reflects the same patterns we see in nature. Creation and destruction are always in motion: forests grow, decay, and regenerate; rivers shift course; seasons turn. Nothing is static, yet there is order within this constant change.
Within us, our Inner Physician carries out the same work. It appears to make choices about where to direct energy and resources, much like a triage process deciding what must be addressed first. Sometimes it uses what is available in place of what is ideal, keeping life moving even when the choice is less efficient. Survival comes first; renewal later.
This is where health becomes a kind of hero’s journey. You may arrive with questions, challenges, or the desire for change. The path is rarely straight. There are moments of clarity and progress, and others when the way forward feels uncertain. Our role is to walk beside you, offering tools, perspective, and guidance when the terrain is difficult. The real work happens within you, guided by your Inner Physician, as you adapt and learn to trust your body’s place in this larger cycle.
When the conditions are right, with nourishment, rest, and a supportive environment, the body can step out of either extreme. It can restore what was borrowed, replace what was only a stand-in, and return its attention to repair and growth. Our role is to help create those conditions so your Inner Physician has the space and resources to guide the process toward lasting balance.
This is the balance we aim for: not a frozen state, not an overextended one, but a living process that moves with you, adapts with you, and supports you in meeting life fully.
John’s Influences and Inspirations