Which one is right? Maybe neither, maybe
both—it’s hard to know. But one thing is
certain—in the case of nutrition and health,
the science can be confusing, and can lead to
“paralysis by analysis” (a state in which you
take no action because you’re not sure what to
do).
In the absence of enough conclusive
science, what else can we rely on?
Observation, experience, and clinically-based
evidence. Our recommendations are based on
the protocols that have been effective for our
clients. Getting positive results from one
client is good, but getting similar positive
results from a thousand clients truly confirms
the efficacy of the protocols and suggests that
they will produce reliable results for other
people with similar health conditions.
The trouble is, we can’t rely exclusively
on observation, experience, or clinically-
based evidence. Despite loads of experience
and careful observation, it can be difficult to