December hits differently for me this year. On November 14, 2025, I lost my mother, Mary Proodian. She was my biggest fan, my best friend, and the person who shaped […]

The sad reality is that the healthcare establishment is highly fragmented. Various “specialists” operate in silos, treating specific conditions and systems in the body. In this article, we explore the […]

Natural Healthcare Center (NHC) is celebrating its 22nd anniversary as a private, independent practice. In this article, we discuss how Dr. James Proodian’s principles have never changed since day one, […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” In other words, health […]

Everything in my healthcare and business universe is based on the Pyramid of Health. Every patient interaction, every treatment, every speaking engagement, every blog, every video, every social media post, […]

I read an article recently about how researchers at the University of Iowa Health Care Carver College of Medicine found that vitamin C increased the survival rate of patients with […]

The chronic illness epidemic is finally part of the national conversation. It’s unfortunate that political polarization distracts from the substance of the message, but the fact that elected leaders are […]

I read articles all the time about the safest forms of exercise, the most damaging forms of exercise, the best exercises for building muscle or losing weight, and so on. […]

When Mary Travostino, a solopreneur in functional nutrition, hosted a community workshop on bloodwork, a flyer for the event made its way into Dr. Proodian’s hands. Seeking to collaborate with […]

As challenging as the pandemic was, Natural Healthcare Center never closed. We never stopped providing services to our patients and community. I spoke out against mandates and especially school closings.  […]