Why We Walk the Holistic Path: A Barefoot Manifesto for True Wellness

Let’s be honest—the modern medical model is broken. It suppresses symptoms, overlooks the root cause, and disconnects us from the innate intelligence of the body.

That’s not healing.
That’s maintenance.
That’s management.
And frankly? That’s not good enough for me or my children.

In our family, we chose a holistic path—because true HEALTHcare must be sacred, sovereign, and whole. It must honor the interconnectedness of our mind, body, spirit, emotions, and environment.

This isn’t just a philosophy. It’s a way of life. 👣

• We Don’t Palliate. We Investigate.

  When one of my kids gets sick, I don’t rush to cover up the symptom.
  I lean in and ask:

  • What triggered this?

  • What’s the body trying to eliminate?

  • What’s out of alignment emotionally, physically, spiritually?

  The symptom is not the enemy.
  It’s the messenger.
  And we’ve learned to listen.

  We go to the root. Always.

  

• Root-Cause Health Starts Here

  If you want to heal, you need to know why your body is expressing imbalance in the first place. Here’s where we start:

  Detox pathways: Are they open?
  Toxic exposures: Mold? EMFs? Chemicals? Heavy metals?
  Gut health: Are we absorbing nutrients? Is the terrain compromised?
  Emotional stress: Stored trauma, fight-or-flight activation, grief?
  Nervous system: Are we living in survival mode?

  When we know the “why,” we can support the body—not silence it.

  We Practice Preventative Living (Not Just Care)

  Our “healthcare” is what we do every day. These are our non-negotiables:

  • 🌞 Sunbathing + sun gazing (yes, eyes open—no contacts or glasses)

  • 🧼 Natural hygiene (ditch antibacterial everything)

  • 🚫 Eliminate refined sugar, gluten, and processed dairy

  • 🧘‍♀️ Grounding/Earthing daily (bare feet on earth = free therapy)

  • 📵 EMF mitigation (Wi-Fi off at night, shielding, dirty electricity filters)

  • 🏃‍♀️ Daily movement (walks, stretching, rebounding)

  • 🥦 Whole food nourishment (seasonal, local, real)

  • 💧 Fresh spring water (NOT tap, NOT plastic)

  • 💤 True rest (at least 6–8 hrs of restorative sleep)

  • 🧘‍♂️ Meditation + prayer (this is our root system)

  These rituals aren’t about “being good.” They’re about reconnecting with what’s natural, rhythmic, and right.

  Holistic Means All of You Matters

  I’m not raising robots. I’m raising humans. Whole ones.

  That means when my kids feel overwhelmed, they’re encouraged to:

  • Go outside and breathe

  • Journal or draw

  • Pray or meditate

  • Talk it through with me

  • Get quiet and feel

  Their emotional health matters.
  Their spiritual connection matters.
  Their energy field matters.

  And all of this shapes their physical wellness more than any pharmaceutical ever could.

  There Is No One-Size-Fits-All

  Every single one of us has:

  • Unique genetics

  • Ancestral patterns

  • Emotional trauma

  • Environmental exposures

  • Temperaments + sensitivities

  Why would we ever expect one pill, one protocol, or one program to work for everyone?

  That’s the lie of the system. Holistic living says:
  🧬 You are bio-individual.
  🌱 Let’s work with that—not against it.

  We Choose Nature Over Numbing

  We don’t fear fevers.
  We don’t suppress coughs.
  We don’t run to antibiotics or steroids.
  We support the body with:

  • Herbal remedies

  • Homeopathic medicine

  • Cell salts

  • Essential oils

  • Natural vitamins + minerals

  • Nourishing foods

  • Nervous system support

  Minimal side effects. Maximum vitality. 

• Mental Health Is Physical Health

  You can’t separate the two.

  When emotions are suppressed, trauma ignored, or the soul disconnected, it always shows up in the body. Chronic illness, fatigue, anxiety—it’s all linked.

  Our nervous system is the bridge.
  Our beliefs shape our biology.
  Our thoughts change our chemistry.

  We nourish the whole being—because that’s where healing happens.

  Why We’ll Always Choose the Holistic Way

  To sum it up:

  ✅ We address the root cause
  ✅ We prevent instead of patch
  ✅ We care for all aspects of well-being
  ✅ We empower our kids with responsibility
  ✅ We personalize our path
  ✅ We reduce toxic side effects
  ✅ We recognize mental health as physical health

  And more than anything…
   We return to nature as our compass and intuition as our guide.

  We’re not anti-medicine. We’re pro-empowered.
  And when you’ve tasted real health—the kind that doesn’t come in a bottle—you never go back.

  If this resonates with you, share it.
  If you’re waking up to this path, welcome home.
  If you’re already walking it barefoot—you’re not alone.

  👣 With love, truth, and roots,
  Amanda Rae
  Founder of Barefoot.Health | @the_barefoot_truther