Mar 5, 2024
You know I focus on the positive always and even though this
title might not sound positive, it’s empowering to call things what
they are and make a plan to proceed in the best way
possible.
Rather than getting mad about the way things are, we have to
recognize what we can control and what is out of our control and
make a plan with based on that.
This isn’t just about avoiding disease and living as long as
possible.
It’s that but it’s also how to have more energy and strength
now and as we age. How to feel sharp and healthy.
I don’t think it’s even controversial anymore to say that the
traditional healthcare system is not set-up to keep us healthy and
prevent disease.
It’s set-up to treat symptoms rather than the cause and lean
heavily on medication rather than considering lifestyle and natural
options first.
I’m all for medications and treatments when needed- I just
think it’s not a great system when there is so much money in
treating illnesses and there isn’t a lot of money in getting people
healthy or finding cures.
Today we’re looking at the health landscape as it is now and
making the best plan for us and our families.
This new outlook involves shifting from sick care to well care
and reactive medicine to proactive medicine.
For the last 15 years, I have spent so much time in hospitals
and doctors offices, and I think I come with a unique perspective…
sometimes as a patient, but usually taking care of other
people.
In Tony Robbins new book…
Life Force - they explain new technologies like gene therapy,
stem cells and hormone replacement therapy to give the audience
hope and knowledge for the future.
He talks about how heart disease and other chronic illnesses
can be reversed by optimizing four factors.
How you eat
How active you are
How you respond to stress
How much emotional support you receive
We have the power to control so much of our health and heart
health.
Exercise, eating the right foods, quality sleep, building
muscle and reducing stress.
Good health is the foundation of quality of life.
As the old saying goes, a healthy person has a thousand
wishes; a sick person only one.
It’s a powerful reminder to make the most important commitment you can make.
You must become the CEO of your
health.
That’s how you keep your energy, vitality and a good quality
of life.
A few of my other favorite books on this topic are Outlive by
Peter Attia, Lifespan by David Sinclair, and Super Human by Dave
Asprey.
We’ve learned that you must continually challenge the status
quo and find what’s best for you.
By understanding that you must be in control of your health
and by not expecting the traditional healthcare system to take on
this role… you will make better decisions for your own health and
out of your family.