About this companion
Meet Dr. Colafranceschi
Mark Colafranceschi, D.C.
Licensed Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Colafranceschi holds a degree in Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from the National College of Health Sciences. With over 28 years of experience — and a history of teaching other doctors clinical nutrition — he is dedicated to guiding patients toward true healing by addressing both physical and emotional well-being.
He specializes in therapeutic water fasting, functional food, and clinical nutrition, using whole-food supplements, minerals, and enzymes to promote lasting health. His patient-education program features over 100 practical courses, with personalized guidance on nutrition, lifestyle, relaxation, movement, and emotional well-being.
An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hiking, skiing, mountain biking, paddleboarding, and gardening. He believes healthcare is a universal right and supports every individual on their unique path to wellness.
- D.C. — National College of Health Sciences
- AZ Chiropractic License #8541
- Scottsdale, Arizona
This app is a companion to Dr's Secrets & Natural Remedies — The Purpose of Pain & Illness by Mark D. Colafranceschi, D.C. (2022). It brings the book's symptom survey, A–Z remedies, cravings guide, and stages of illness into an interactive form.
The book's premise is simple but radical: over ninety percent of conditions trace to lifestyle, stress, and buried feelings rather than genetics. Symptoms have a constructive purpose. Natural remedies offer 3–6 months of relief while you address the root cause through the Emotion-Link — the map connecting physical ailments to unresolved emotions — and through changing the food choices governed by emotion and the Ultimate Exercise.
Supplements referenced as (SP) are from Standard Process or MediHerb labs. For the related online courses — Breathing, Meditation, Visualization, Prayer, the Ultimate Exercise, and Water Fasting — see the resources mentioned throughout the book.
Important disclaimer
This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not replace the relationship with your physician. Never stop or change prescribed medication, begin a fast, or make major dietary changes without consulting a qualified healthcare professional — especially if you are pregnant, nursing, managing a chronic condition, or caring for a child.