​And they are even more open-mouthed when I list the three most common causes:

- uncontrolled diabetes;
- urinary infection;
- dehydration

It may sound like a joke, but it isn't.  People over 60 constantly stop feeling thirsty and consequently stop drinking fluids.

When no one is around to remind them to drink fluids, they quickly dehydrate.  Dehydration is severe and affects the entire body.  It may cause abrupt mental confusion, a drop in blood pressure, increased heart palpitations, angina (chest pain), coma, and even death.

*This habit of forgetting to drink fluids begins at age 60, when we have just over 50% of the water we should have in our bodies.  People over 60 have a lower water reserve.  This is part of the natural aging process.*

But there are more complications.  Although they are dehydrated, they don't feel like drinking water because their internal balance mechanisms don't work very well.

*Conclusion:*
People over 60 years old dehydrate easily because they have a smaller water supply and because they do not feel the lack of water in the body.

Although people over 60 may look healthy, the performance of reactions and chemical functions can damage their entire body.

So, here are two alerts:
1) *Get into the habit of drinking liquids*.  Liquids include water, juices, teas, coconut water, milk, soups, and water-rich fruits, such as watermelon, melon, peaches, and pineapple; orange and tangerine also work. 

*The important thing is that you must drink some liquid every two hours.  Remember this!*

2) Alert for family members: constantly offer fluids to people over 60.  At the same time, observe them.

If you realize that they are rejecting liquids and, from one day to the next, they are irritable, breathless, or display a lack of attention, these are almost certainly recurrent symptoms of dehydration.

Why?
​Most check-ups and screenings occur in physician clinics, where cost-sharing through copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles is required. Many individuals either cannot afford these costs or opt not to pay. These financial barriers often deter people from accessing life-saving preventive care.

Despite the proven benefits of preventive health services, many go without due to the closure of clinics in rural communities—designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)—and financial hardship. Economic, environmental, and social disadvantages further reduce access. Even individuals with quality insurance may avoid care due to copayments or the risk of a preventive visit being reclassified as diagnostic if any symptoms are discussed, resulting in unexpected charges.

Each year, millions of premature deaths are caused by chronic diseases that could have been prevented. While prevention helps contain rising healthcare costs, barriers such as limited access to care, healthy food, safe environments, and opportunities for education and employment continue to drive costs upward. Preventive care improves health at every life stage—helping people stay healthy, delay or avoid illness, manage existing conditions, and live more productive lives.
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We know what influences health: avoiding tobacco, eating well, staying active, seeing a doctor when sick, and receiving screenings, immunizations, and wellness visits. But until Synergy Saturday, there was no unified way to bring these components together in an accessible, proactive, and community-driven model.

Enter Synergy Saturday
​Synergy Saturday offers a consistent, safe, and convenient platform for preventive care—free of cost-sharing. Every week, we bring together healthcare professionals, wellness providers, and community members for screenings, education, and holistic health services. The name reflects our collaborative spirit and unified mission to improve population health.

Evidence supports that team-based care is effective and cost-efficient. Synergy Saturday harnesses this power by creating a shared space where healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines work together to deliver better outcomes. Our mobile screening events help participants understand their health data and build a roadmap toward lasting wellness.

Synergy Saturday strengthens the role of hospitals and healthcare workers in population health, making their involvement essential—especially in participating communities. Much like Redbox used existing McDonald's locations to expand quickly, we partner with hospitals and health systems to maximize reach using their established footprints. This modular model allows for easy scaling across regions.

We also promote holistic health and informed decision-making, empowering individuals with alternatives to chronic medication use. With rising misinformation, side effects, and the risks associated with long-term medication—especially in vulnerable populations—education and lifestyle change are more crucial than ever.
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Synergy Saturday promotes total wellness from pain and stress relief to improved circulation, digestion, immunity, and mental health. Our collaborative approach yields results greater than any single effort. It addresses the root causes of poor health—whether stemming from poverty, negative self-image, or a lack of access—and offers sustainable solutions.

Shop Small Every Saturday With Synergy Saturday
In addition to promoting personal health, Synergy Saturday supports financial health. Participants attending free health screenings are encouraged to support local vendors who share our values. Community members invest in local economies and businesses by shopping small every Saturday at our venues.
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As participants continue their health journey with us, they begin to feel better, do better, and live better—leading to more productive, healthier, and wealthier communities

​Join the movement! 👉 Volunteer or sponsor a screening to help us deliver free, empowering health care every Saturday.

Questioning the Narrative: “No Known Cure”
The phrase “no known cure for cancer” is frequently cited by major health organizations, media outlets, and pharmaceutical stakeholders. While technically accurate from a clinical standpoint—since “cure” implies the complete and permanent eradication of all cancer with no chance of recurrence—the phrase can also be discouraging and easily misinterpreted. It often masks the reality that many forms of cancer are treatable, manageable, and, in some cases, preventable through early detection and lifestyle choices.

Importantly, the absence of a universally accepted "cure" does not mean that natural, complementary, or preventive approaches are ineffective or unworthy of exploration. A growing body of research supports lifestyle-based interventions—such as nutrition, hydration, exercise, and stress reduction—as essential in reducing cancer risk and recurrence.

🧬 Harvard Medical School, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) all emphasize that 70–90% of chronic diseases, including certain cancers, are preventable through modifiable lifestyle factors.

So, rather than focusing solely on a "cure," the real power lies in prevention, early intervention, and supporting the body’s natural defenses.

Creating an Environment Where Cancer Cannot Thrive
​Your body comprises trillions of cells and approximately 60–70% water. The health of these cells—and the internal environment they exist in—plays a critical role in disease prevention. Cancer cells tend to thrive in low-oxygen, acidic, and inflammatory conditions. By contrast, high-oxygen, alkaline, and nutrient-rich environments have been associated with improved immune function and disease resistance.

Here are two wellness tools that have shown potential as complementary supports in creating a healthier internal environment:

1. Alkaline Water: Cellular Hydration and pH Balance
Alkaline water, typically with a pH above 7, is marketed for its ability to:

• Enhance intracellular hydration
• Restore essential minerals like calcium and magnesium
• Neutralize free radicals through antioxidant effects
• Potentially help maintain a slightly alkaline body environment, which may support immune health

Some lab studies have indicated that highly oxygenated, alkaline environments may be less conducive to the growth of cancer cells. However, reputable medical institutions like MD Anderson Cancer Center and the National Cancer Institute emphasize that while hydration and a healthy diet are vital, alkaline water alone is not a cure or treatment for cancer. It should be viewed as a supportive wellness tool, not a standalone solution.

2. Laminine®: A Nutritional Supplement for Cellular Support
Laminine is a dietary supplement containing a proprietary blend of:

• 22 essential amino acids
• Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF), known to support cellular regeneration
• Plant proteins and marine extracts

Proponents claim that Laminine may support:

• Tissue repair and regeneration
• Reduced oxidative stress
• Enhanced stress response
• Overall cellular vitality, especially during recovery phases (e.g., post-chemotherapy)

While early testimonials and small-scale studies suggest promising effects, larger peer-reviewed clinical trials are needed to validate these claims. Like all supplements, Laminine should be used in consultation with a qualified healthcare provider, especially for individuals undergoing cancer treatment or managing chronic conditions.

A Holistic Approach: Science, Ethics, and Empowerment
We are not promoting miracle cures or dismissing the life-saving roles of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy when appropriately applied. Instead, we advocate for a holistic, ethical approach to cancer prevention and recovery that:

• Respects scientific evidence
• Empowers individuals with accurate health information
• Supports the body’s natural defenses
• Promotes complementary wellness strategies that improve quality of life

This integrative mindset aligns with the growing movement toward patient-centered care, where nutrition, lifestyle, emotional well-being, and social support are vital health components.

🧠 "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is not just a proverb—it’s a public health principle.

Final Thoughts
Your health is your most valuable asset. By nurturing your body with clean water, whole foods, physical activity, rest, purpose, and community support, you can build strong defenses against cancer and many chronic illnesses. Knowledge is power, and empowerment starts with awareness.
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As always, consult licensed healthcare professionals before starting any new supplement or treatment approach. Let’s combine science with wisdom, hope with honesty, and prevention with action.

​Empower your health with our science-backed wellness tools: explore supplements, diet guides, and screening resources to help you take proactive steps against cancer.

Reimagining Healthcare Access in Rural Communities
Synergy Saturday is the first initiative of its kind—an innovative, community-based model that rebrands healthcare as engaging, relevant, and accessible, particularly for youth and underserved populations. Without sacrificing clinical quality or standards of care, we make health education FUNctional while honoring the dignity and needs of seniors, working families, and the medically underserved.

We don’t just deliver screenings. We close gaps—economic, ethnic, generational, and geographic. By doing so, we’ve built a mobile, intergenerational, and multicultural movement that brings award-winning, person-centered care to people where they live, work, worship, and gather.
This is not just healthcare—it’s care that connects.

Addressing the Crisis Exposed in the WSJ: Rural America Is the New ‘Inner City’
The Wall Street Journal article “Rural America Is the New ‘Inner City’” illuminated a harsh reality: many rural communities now face the same deep challenges once primarily associated with urban centers—chronic disease, addiction, food insecurity, and poverty. Healthcare consolidation, economic disinvestment, and social fragmentation have left these communities behind.

Synergy Saturday is our answer.
As the article points to the urgent need for systemic, sustainable change, we deliver a local solution with national potential—starting in the heart of Rural Arkansas.

Why Rural Arkansas? Why Now?
Arkansas is one of the most rural states in the nation. It sits at the center of the map—and at the crossroads of a national crisis in rural health. Rural America has long been the backbone of our economy, culture, and leadership. It’s where presidents were raised, communities were built, and American values were forged.

But healthcare access is not a luxury—it is a fundamental right. When rural communities suffer, America suffers.

Synergy Saturday is bringing urban innovation to rural recovery. Through our Health & Wealth Initiative, we address the social determinants of health that disproportionately affect rural populations—like food deserts, lack of transportation, mental health stigma, unemployment, and unaffordable care.

Introducing: Operation Rescue Rural America
Our boldest campaign yet, Operation: Rescue Rural America, brings together health professionals, local leaders, volunteers, and vendors to deliver care that is:

• Free at the point of service
• Mobile and consistent (every Saturday!)
• Holistically designed to support total wellness
• Built on partnerships with both urban and rural stakeholders

​We’re not just screening for problems—we’re activating solutions. Participants leave with knowledge, referrals, local resources, and a renewed sense of agency in their health journey.

Your Support Matters
Rural Arkansas now has urban allies in its fight against poor health, drug dependency, childhood obesity, opioid misuse, and generational poverty. But we can’t do it alone.
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We invite you to stand with us. Join the Synergy Saturday movement. Support Operation: Rescue Rural America. Together, we can bring healing where needed most—and build healthier, wealthier, and more hopeful communities from the ground up.

Be part of the solution! Learn how to launch or support a Synergy Saturday event in your own rural community—join our volunteer network or become a community partner.

🌱 Why Fruits and Vegetables Matter
Fruits and vegetables are packed with:

• Essential vitamins: A (beta-carotene), C, E, and folate
• Key minerals: Magnesium, zinc, phosphorus
• Phytochemicals: Natural plant compounds that fight inflammation and disease
• Dietary fiber: Improves digestion, lowers cholesterol, and helps manage weight

​A diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables is linked to a lower risk of:

• Type 2 diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Stroke
• Certain cancers
• Heart disease

🌈 Eat the Rainbow
Colors in food are more than visual appeal—they represent powerful health benefits. Different pigments are linked to different disease-fighting properties:

🛒 In-Season = In Power
Seasonal produce is:

• More nutritious
• More affordable
• Less likely to contain preservatives
• Grown closer to home = smaller environmental footprint

Use the following links to find seasonal produce guides and farmers markets near you:

• USDA SNAP Seasonal Produce Guide
• SeasonalFoodGuide.org
• LocalHarvest.org
• 10 Things to Love About the Little Rock Farmers Market

💧Hydration: The Forgotten Pillar of Wellness
​Your body is approximately 60–70% water—and every cell depends on it.

​Water supports:

• Cellular function and detoxification
• Brain clarity and focus
• Healthy digestion and nutrient absorption
• Joint lubrication and heart health

​🚰 Aim for 6–8 cups of water daily—or more when active, ill, or in hot weather.
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A lack of proper hydration can lead to fatigue, headaches, mood swings, and even impaired immune function.

Exercise: Your Heartbeat of Longevity
Physical activity doesn’t have to be intense or time-consuming. What matters is consistency and intention.

The goal: Raise your heart rate for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

This can include:

• Brisk walking
• Dancing
• Gardening
• Biking
• Group fitness or stretching classes

A brisk walk, for example, is more beneficial than a leisurely stroll because it challenges your heart and lungs while improving circulation, mood, and metabolism.

Regular physical activity helps:

• Prevent obesity and chronic disease
• Strengthen muscles and bones
• Improve mental health and sleep
• Boost immune function
• Enhance overall longevity

Ethical and Sustainable Eating
While plant-based diets are widely associated with lower disease risk, we understand not everyone may follow a vegetarian lifestyle. If you choose to consume meat, prioritize ethically sourced, pasture-raised, or non-caged animals fed a natural diet. This supports animal welfare, environmental health, and reduces exposure to hormones and antibiotics.

Conclusion: Small Steps, Big Impact
Preventing disease doesn’t require drastic change overnight. It’s about intentional daily choices rooted in care, education, and self-respect.

By eating right, moving your body, and staying hydrated, you are:

• Increasing your quality of life
• Reducing your healthcare costs
• Honoring your body, mind, and community

​Health is not just a destination—it’s a daily practice of self-love.

​Fuel your wellness journey—download our free “Know Your Numbers” app to track your health metrics and stay on track with healthy habits!

Current Challenges in the U.S. Healthcare System
Are hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers essential? Absolutely—especially for acute care, emergencies, childbirth, and complex illnesses. For these reasons, we deeply value our healthcare partners and rely on their expertise where it matters most.

However, the current U.S. healthcare model is largely reactive, focused more on treating illness than preventing disease. Most care is delivered at a high cost, often after worsening symptoms. Meanwhile, preventive, community-based care—which is typically low-cost or free—remains underutilized.

Even with insurance, many individuals face obstacles like:

• Expensive out-of-pocket costs
• Medication side effects that can be worse than the original issue
• Complex pill schedules
• Unequal treatment based on race, income, insurance status, or disability
• Long waits for appointments and ER visits
• Provider burnout, understaffing, or limited empathy
• Hospital closures, especially in rural communities

These systemic barriers create a situation where many avoid care altogether, worsening treatable conditions. It’s no surprise that for some, today’s healthcare system feels more like “healthSCARE.”

The Case for Affordable, Proactive Wellness
According to the CDC and WHO, the majority of chronic illnesses—such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers—are largely preventable through early intervention, healthy lifestyle choices, and regular screenings.

And yet, the standard annual check-up provided by most insurance plans is not enough. You live 365 days a year. Why only check your health once?

We believe the true solution is bringing frequent, accessible preventive care directly to the community.

Introducing: Synergy Saturday
Synergy Saturday is an innovative wellness initiative providing free health screenings every Saturday—up to 52 times a year (weather permitting). Our events offer:

• Vital health screenings (blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, BMI, etc.)
• Health education handouts and resources
• Lifestyle coaching and risk assessments
• Giveaways and wellness product samples
• A welcoming, fun, and culturally relevant environment
• Experiential learning opportunities for medical professionals and students

We operate in partnership with hospitals, clinics, and healthcare workers who share our belief that proactive care saves lives and reduces long-term costs.

A Holistic Health and Wealth Initiative
Synergy Saturday is more than a health event—it’s a movement.

We address not only health risks but also the social determinants of health—like poverty, food insecurity, education, and employment—by equipping individuals with tools for total wellness and personal development.

By offering weekly access to preventive services, we:

• Lower the long-term burden on the healthcare system
• Reduce the need for emergency care and costly treatments
• Promote equity by delivering care directly to underserved communities
• Empower individuals to take control of their health

Everyone Deserves Quality Care
Healthcare is a human right—not a privilege based on ZIP code, income, race, or identity. Synergy Saturday provides care that is:

• Free
• Dignified
• Inclusive
• Evidence-based
• Community-rooted

We welcome all, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, income level, insurance status, religion, or sexual orientation. We believe in genuine, people-first healthcare, delivered with love and mutual respect by caregivers who genuinely care.

The Vision Forward
By combining cutting-edge public health practice with cultural relevancy and grassroots mobilization, Synergy Saturday is creating a new standard of community wellness.

We are currently focused on expanding this model across Arkansas—and eventually across the nation—through strategic partnerships, training programs, and ongoing community engagement.
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Together, we can shift the focus from "sick care" to proper healthcare—one Saturday, one screening, one life at a time.