Health care reform can be solved permanently when people take more personal responsibility for their wellbeing.
We need more self-care much more than we need more health care.
Research and statistics clearly show that weight management, exercise, stress management, and other holistic self-help measures clearly lower the need for conventional medical care.
This is congruent with the new findings involved with Epigenetics, that our genes are not solely responsible for our health and longevity, but rather our personal choices and lifestyle actions.
This was featured in a recent Time magazine front page article called Why Your DNA Isn't Your Destiny, January 10, 2010.
Some experts are going so far as to say that "The leading cause of death is really suicide by one's unhealthy lifestyle choices.
" I practiced for 25 years as a holistic family doctor.
Now I'm an author and have published a book that teaches people how to make better health care choices.
Here are some of the more common unhealthy lifestyle choices I saw people making: 1) Many people buy their food based on what they see advertised.
These highly and skillfully marketed foods are generally highly processed, preserved, and low in vital nutrients.
This is a major source of the obesity epidemic.
Instead people should learn some basic nutrition facts like which foods are inflammatory, how to find fresher and organically grown produce, why grass fed beef is better, and learn to appreciate the higher long-term value of wholesome eating.
2) Most people are not physically active enough.
And when many people start exercising they begin with too much intensity, and soon give up because they get sore.
I say start gently, and that the old adage "no pain no gain" is false.
There is plenty of benefit in gentle physical activity like walking, bike riding, swimming and dancing.
Also, I say that if exercise isn't done it won't get done.
Boredom is another reason people stop exercising.
So the solution is to mix up one's routine and choose activities that are enjoyable.
Most important keep it up several times per week for a lifetime.
3) Most people ignore their structure.
I'm referring to the alignment of their bones and joints, especially of the spine.
I call this "the missing link" in health care.
It's crucial to have a balanced and aligned spine so the nerve impulses traveling from the brain to the cells is free flowing.
This is the communication system of the body.
Doctor's of Chiropractic specialize in this structure based type of holistic health care.
So, the politicians and lawmakers can tweak and modify the laws and rules concerning health care forever, but the ultimate solution will only come when the public uses less conventional medical care.
And that will only come when they learn how to more adequately care for themselves.
We need more self-care much more than we need more health care.
Research and statistics clearly show that weight management, exercise, stress management, and other holistic self-help measures clearly lower the need for conventional medical care.
This is congruent with the new findings involved with Epigenetics, that our genes are not solely responsible for our health and longevity, but rather our personal choices and lifestyle actions.
This was featured in a recent Time magazine front page article called Why Your DNA Isn't Your Destiny, January 10, 2010.
Some experts are going so far as to say that "The leading cause of death is really suicide by one's unhealthy lifestyle choices.
" I practiced for 25 years as a holistic family doctor.
Now I'm an author and have published a book that teaches people how to make better health care choices.
Here are some of the more common unhealthy lifestyle choices I saw people making: 1) Many people buy their food based on what they see advertised.
These highly and skillfully marketed foods are generally highly processed, preserved, and low in vital nutrients.
This is a major source of the obesity epidemic.
Instead people should learn some basic nutrition facts like which foods are inflammatory, how to find fresher and organically grown produce, why grass fed beef is better, and learn to appreciate the higher long-term value of wholesome eating.
2) Most people are not physically active enough.
And when many people start exercising they begin with too much intensity, and soon give up because they get sore.
I say start gently, and that the old adage "no pain no gain" is false.
There is plenty of benefit in gentle physical activity like walking, bike riding, swimming and dancing.
Also, I say that if exercise isn't done it won't get done.
Boredom is another reason people stop exercising.
So the solution is to mix up one's routine and choose activities that are enjoyable.
Most important keep it up several times per week for a lifetime.
3) Most people ignore their structure.
I'm referring to the alignment of their bones and joints, especially of the spine.
I call this "the missing link" in health care.
It's crucial to have a balanced and aligned spine so the nerve impulses traveling from the brain to the cells is free flowing.
This is the communication system of the body.
Doctor's of Chiropractic specialize in this structure based type of holistic health care.
So, the politicians and lawmakers can tweak and modify the laws and rules concerning health care forever, but the ultimate solution will only come when the public uses less conventional medical care.
And that will only come when they learn how to more adequately care for themselves.
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