February
is National Wise Healthcare Consumer Month. No, I refuse to talk about the new
Affordable Care Act because I could probably count on one hand the number of
people who actually understand what the bill says and what its future
implications will be. Instead, I would like to share the FOUR principles that
every wise consumer must understand about healthcare.
The fourth principle is the concept of What is Good For One is Good For All.
Your family may have a recipe for spaghetti or perogies (I
know, my heritage is showing) that has been passed down for generations.
Similarly, Mother Nature has passed down THE recipe for health, generation to
generation, for all living things. Every generation may add their own twist to
the ingredients or directions, but the foundation of the recipe is always
present for optimum satiety. As humanity progresses through time, different expressions
of health emerge. However, the foundation is always the same. The truth is over
95% of the population could attain and maintain their health if they would
simply adhere to the three foundations listed below: Mother Nature’s Recipe for
Health. The best part - this recipe is not unique to any individual, but is a
part of our intelligent human design (Good for one, Good for all!)
If we have the recipe for health, why are we so sick? For starters, the majority of “healthcare”
dollars are spent in a pharmaceutical industry that ignores the existence of
Mother Nature’s Health Recipe. Why would
they do this? Well, it’s a great business model! The pharmaceutical industry wants
to segregate every disease and condition into an individual problem and then
claim to have THE specific medication that is the cure. A medication is
designed to do exactly what is says it does on the label, whether it is
lowering blood pressure, hiding a headache, or easing an upset stomach. The
problem is that Mother Nature’s recipe is not a linear equation. When you medicate
for one condition, there are thousands of reactions within our bodies that are also
affected (side effects). For every side
effect, there is another medication. It
is like dumping a jar of toxic chemicals into your mixing bowl and hoping for
the best.
Even being diagnosed with a particular condition can lead an individual farther from health. If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, you are presented with two options: medication or lifestyle change. A wise health care consumer knows that these are two distinct choices – one that leads them closer to health, and one that leads them closer to sickness. Do not let yourself or your family be characterized by a health challenge. Wise healthcare consumers know better. They know that every choice they make in life is moving them either towards health or towards sickness. Monkey See Healthy, Monkey Do Healthy, Monkey Be Healthy!
The fourth principle is the concept of What is Good For One is Good For All.
Your family may have a recipe for spaghetti or perogies (I
know, my heritage is showing) that has been passed down for generations.
Similarly, Mother Nature has passed down THE recipe for health, generation to
generation, for all living things. Every generation may add their own twist to
the ingredients or directions, but the foundation of the recipe is always
present for optimum satiety. As humanity progresses through time, different expressions
of health emerge. However, the foundation is always the same. The truth is over
95% of the population could attain and maintain their health if they would
simply adhere to the three foundations listed below: Mother Nature’s Recipe for
Health. The best part - this recipe is not unique to any individual, but is a
part of our intelligent human design (Good for one, Good for all!)
Motion
=> Motion is life. From the microscopic vibrations of individual molecules
that make up our cells to the macroscopic movement of our muscles, life
requires motion. More commonly known today as exercise or physical
activity. Go find a program, routine, or sport that sets
your body in motion for at least 30 minutes every day.
Nutrition => We are what we consume and assimilate. Our cells die and regenerate every single moment of our lives. The raw materials to build our new cells, tissues, and organs come from our diets. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, nuts, and lean meats will ensure our bodies are getting the raw materials to build healthy cells. If you wish to eat processed food, do so sparingly - it is the equivalent of building your house with the cheapest cement as your foundation. When in doubt, eat from the Earth. Kick the cans, boxes, and bagged food.
Nutrition => We are what we consume and assimilate. Our cells die and regenerate every single moment of our lives. The raw materials to build our new cells, tissues, and organs come from our diets. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, nuts, and lean meats will ensure our bodies are getting the raw materials to build healthy cells. If you wish to eat processed food, do so sparingly - it is the equivalent of building your house with the cheapest cement as your foundation. When in doubt, eat from the Earth. Kick the cans, boxes, and bagged food.
Connection
=> We are creatures of community. Connectedness is as much a part of health
and life as breathing. There three planes of connection; Spiritual (our
connection to a Higher Order and/or purpose through prayer and meditation), Fraternal
(our connection to one another as humans through our relationships), and
Internal (our connection within our bodies coordinated through our central
nervous system). Our ability to connect on these three planes is an essential
ingredient to Mother Nature’s health recipe. Just like a cell phone needs a
good satellite connection for proper function, we need these connections for
health.
Even being diagnosed with a particular condition can lead an individual farther from health. If you are diagnosed with high blood pressure, you are presented with two options: medication or lifestyle change. A wise health care consumer knows that these are two distinct choices – one that leads them closer to health, and one that leads them closer to sickness. Do not let yourself or your family be characterized by a health challenge. Wise healthcare consumers know better. They know that every choice they make in life is moving them either towards health or towards sickness. Monkey See Healthy, Monkey Do Healthy, Monkey Be Healthy!
This is the last of four principles that should act as guidelines for how you
assess your healthcare choices. There is
no perfect plan for guaranteed longevity or vitality; but there are wise
choices you can make on a daily basis to increase your health into
you golden years. Knowledge is power,
and now you know. The true test is what
you do with it.
Dr. Dan Turo is the owner and chiropractor of Turo Family Chiropractic located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA. Follow him on facebook and twitter.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7499919
Dr. Dan Turo is the owner and chiropractor of Turo Family Chiropractic located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA. Follow him on facebook and twitter.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7499919
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