Health & Wellness with Dr. Turner

Hello Friends, I am coming to you this week all the way from Madrid Spain! Buen dia! Enjoying the blessing of working remotely — while definitely getting in my fair share of tapas, hikes, concerts, soccer, stunning architecture, and even a wedding… Eso! Did I pack my multiplicity of supplements in my carry-on? :) Did I sign up for a very bougie gym just down the street where I have enjoyed fantastic morning workouts? :) Life is good..

Hello friends, and welcome back! I hope you all are well.. Spring is in the air! Birds are singing… My forsythia are blooming… And the neighbor’s cherry trees are about to bud (which means joyful, curbside snacking in about 6 weeks :)..

Welcome back, friends! Today, we continue our journey in our “Cancer Fighters” series, dedicated to exploring the most promising medications, supplements, and natural compounds studied for their potential anti-cancer benefits. As a Senior Fellow and proud member of the Independent Medical Alliance, I owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Marik and others, as they have advanced the state of knowledge in this area.

What if your pain isn’t coming from damaged tissue… but from an overprotective nervous system? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Nordell breaks down why modern neuroscience is rewriting what we thought we knew about pain—and how retraining your nervous system can be the missing link to lasting recovery. Pain is a protective alarm system—not proof that you’re broken. The goal is to reduce the threat signal and rebuild capability.

Dear Friends, Many of you know Dr. Chelsey Richardson, DNP, as a Nurse Practitioner on our clinical team. She brings both depth of knowledge and genuine compassion to the work she does with patients every day. In this piece, “You Are Not Your Genetics: The Biology of Hope,” Chelsey tackles a question many people quietly wrestle with — especially after watching a loved one battle chronic illness: Am I destined for the same outcome?

Dear Friends, I sincerely hope you are well and that 2026 is off to a great start for you. Manna is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Let’s talk about nutrition for a moment: We all know we are supposed to “eat more greens” but how’s that going for us? For many of us, the pace and pattern of our lives does not conduce to getting all our servings of fruits and vegetables each day. What if there were an “easy button”?

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Thank you Colleen, Carol, Heinz Lycklama, and many others for tuning into my live video! Follow me Dr. John A. King (Th.D.) or on Social Security@drjohnaking. I encourage you all to register at manchurch.online for monthly reminders. Follow on social media and Substack @drjohnaking. Phoenix Collective Free Master Class on Redefining Normal: https://rise.phoenixcollective.app/event-page I remember when I first responded to an altar call to give my life to Christ.

Men, This Saturday at 8:00 AM CST, Man Church is live. Sermon title:Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart. Byline:How to know for sure you are saved. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I actually saved… or am I just repeating church lines?”—this one is for you. No fluff. No games. Straight Bible and straight talk. When: Saturday, Jan 10 • 8AM CST Where:www.manchurch.online or live on substack MannaLife and Dr. John A. King (Th.D.) Bring a mate with you.