WHY DO WE DO THIS TO OURSELVES?

When I became a Mind Health and Wellness Coach, I saw first-hand how harnessing the power of your mind can be more effective in living life happier and healthier. Through neuroscience I discovered that the power of the mind is also more effective than the drugs we have been programed to believe we need. I also discovered three other areas are critical to our mind and overall health as well - sleep, exercise and nutrition.  But I realized that a lot of people know these things, but for the most part America is not paying attention.

We can only control what is in our control, but do we? Let’s take a look at some of the biggest health issues in the US.

The US is a global leader in medical research and technological advancements. Yet, it ranks lower than many other developed nations in overall health system performance. What does research show as the major causes?

o   We have 4.3% of the world’s population, yet we consume 50% of the pharmaceuticals. Did you know that pharmaceutical companies can’t advertise outside of the US?

o   US ranks among the highest in terms of obesity prevalence:

o   Each year sugary drinks are responsible for:

§  27000 deaths from diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

§  300,000 new cases of diabetes

§  67000 new cases of Cardiovascular Disease.

o   Food companies are allowed to use over 10,000 food additives in the U.S. compared to 400 in Europe.

o   Aluminum foil leaches into food when cooked at high temperatures and is linked to neurotoxicity and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

o   Microplastics ingestion:

• Inflammation in the body, linked to various chronic diseases.   

§  Damage to organs like the liver and kidneys.

• Impacts reproductive health.   

• Impacts the nervous system.   

§  Links to cancer.   

Did you know that drinking our daily required water from plastic bottles is like ingesting a credit card each day?

You can’t depend on the government or multinational corporations to care more for your health than you do! The health care system was never built to create health. It was created to treat emergency situations and disease. Your health is your own responsibility.

The power of your mind is greatly affected by how you rest it, exercise it and feed it. The time to start controlling what you have control over is now, so that we all enjoy better health!