Anyone who has had to suffer (as I jokingly put it) through my classes knows I always ask this question. How we answer dictates how we take care of ourselves. Answering this question properly not only has an effect on our personal health, but on the whole health care industry. In other words, it could save us money AND save our lives.
Chronic diseases last for years and often start long before symptoms begin- conditions like heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they are the mostcostly and preventable health problems in the US. The good news is chronic diseases can be prevented and even reversed by making lifestyle changes, including exercise and diet. “I knew that,” you say. “How basic can you get?” Here are a few statistics from the CDC: (more…)
