Gilead: A More Natural Approach to Christian Family Healthcare A Kinder, Gentler Approach At Gilead, we believe in a “kinder, gentler” approach to healing, using natural healing modalities and therapies, coupled with prayer. We realize that God is the real healer. We are simply instruments of His love and grace. Lauchlin W.S. MacGregor, N.D.  Naturopathic Doctor,  Certified Nutritional and Wellness Consultant, Nutrition,  Iridology & Your Health.   Dr. MacGregor will utilize Iridology and information sharing, to determine specific nutritional and wellness needs for each individual. Every nutritional and wellness consultation that is performed at Gilead is personalized to the individual and is kept in strict confidence. The consultation takes about one hour and includes a complete wellness program.     Dr. MacGregor is an Iridologist and Doctor of Naturopathy. Naturopathy and Iridology are concerned with the utilization of natural means to bring about healing. The combination of his extensive professional training,  personal and professional experience, having been involved in the field of nutrition and health for over 20 years, qualifies him to do in-depth nutritional and wellness consultations for people so that they can learn how to help heal themselves.  Dr. MacGregor does not diagnose diseases nor prescribes drugs. His purpose is to provide you with education and direction concerning your health. Then, it is up to you to decide what you want to do with the health of your mind and body. Call for an appointment 517-319-5808 Chiropractor Dr. Kurt S. Titze     Dr. Kurt S. Titze was born in Jackson, MI on February 1, 1960. At the age of 2 his family moved to Adrian, MI where his parents still reside. He is the first Chiropractor in his family, however, his nephew; Ryan, is soon to join the profession in 2 years. Dr. Titze’s first experience with Chiropractic was all he needed to know that he was destined to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. In 1976 when he was still in the 10th grade, his father was suffering from severe neck and arm pain / numbness for 6+ months before turning to a Chiropractor. That Chiropractor helped his father in one weeks time with his bare hands, several x-rays, and a funny looking table. The Chiropractor explained to Kurt and his father that health comes from “Above, Down and Inside, Out”,… meaning that God is the ultimate healer, that health is expressed from inside our body, and that he (the Chiropractor) was merely an aid to help the sick and suffering attain be tter health and wellness. He taught Kurt that the Power that made the body, heals the body, and it happens no other way! God’s healing energy is the power. Dr. Titze has been practice since 1985 at Waverly Chiropractic Center where he still sees patients when not at Gilead. He has provided care to over 180 Professional Women golfer’s of the LPGA from 1992 thru 2000, as he traveled to several Tour Events each year including the U. S. Open Championships. He has been the Official Chiropractor of the Lansing "Common Ground" Music Festival since 2000, where he provides care to the professional musicians that entertain Lansing each July. He has been blessed to provide care to many famous individuals, yet his real passion comes from providing Chiropractic care to his family of patients here in Lansing. He is honored to be able to share his form of Chiropractic with the people of this ministry here at Gilead. Dr. Titze, his wife Vickie, and their children; Haleigh (18) and Hunter (14) have resided in Holt, MI for 9 years.   Therapeutic Massage Benefits of  Medical MASSAGE Therapy : Improves circulation, Reduces mental and physical fatigue and stress Promotes faster healing of injured muscular tissue, Release chronic muscular tension and pain, Increase joint flexibility, Balances the nervous system-Strengthen the immune system-Improves posture-Stimulates energy flow   MASSAGE THERAPY is recommended for: Stress management -Depression and Anxiety Sciatica  (low back pain)-Arthritis -Muscle pain and stiffness-Neck, shoulder, back pain -Knee and hip tightness-Headaches -Ankle and foot pain -Insomnia -Fatigue-Pulmonary-Respiratory disorders. (asthma) Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy, Medical Massage Therapy, Myofascial Therapy, Reflexology, Shiatsu   Call for an appointment 517-319-5808 Fresh Approaches      When Lorraine Day, M.D. was diagnosed with breast cancer, she said, “I will not allow them to do to me what we medical doctors have been doing to women for years!” She refused surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Today she is healed. She used faith, in harmony with a natural dietary approach, and it brought the miracle. Doug, a young businessman in Michigan was given up to die by the medical world. He had an aggressive cancer that did not respond to “gallons of chemotherapy.” Doug’s doctor told him that he had maybe three weeks to get his house in order. But Doug found a doctor who believed in a natural approach to healing. He started juicing, doing hot and cold therapy, and beginning a dietary regimen if certain foods. Three months later, he went back to his medical doctor and was declared “cancer free.” Why wouldn’t someone in the healing profession rejoice when a patient gets well, regardless of the modality, therapy or methodology?      If a doctor has your best interest at heart, he or she will want you healed and well, regardless of how it happens. It it’s a miracle from God, they should rejoice. If it’s through surgery, they should rejoice. If the healing comes through prayer and natural therapies, they should jump for joy.      At Gilead, we want you well. Our first approach is always faith in God. But integrated with that faith, is a kind, gentle and natural recommendations to help you. Ultimately, we want you to learn how to experience a healthy lifestyle, which may add years to your life and quality to your years.     But always remember, the choice in health care is yours.     Our doctors will carefully present the options for your care. But you must choose.     Obviously, Gilead Healing Center is not set up to treat everything. For example, if you break an arm, you’ll want to go to an orthopedic professional. If you need an emergency heart stint procedure, you would not come to Gilead. Gilead is designed to be a spiritual and professional center to point you toward a healthier lifestyle, and offer you an integrative and complementary approach to your better health. Means Ministry to the sick through healing teams, healing ministries, faith Ministry to the well through establishing God’s healing covenant in hearts, and providing regular training in diet, exercise, nutrition and natural approaches to good health Support Groups and symposium presentations Care Ministries Alternative approaches Medical/Chiropractic/Naturopathy/Homeopathy We Want You Well And In Good Health We don’t have all the answers, and we readily admit it. We realize that our only power and success come from God. But we will do our best to research, study, and do whatever is necessary to follow Christ’s command to “heal the sick.”