Yvsa; I’m very happy that you came out of surgery basically intact, and you’re finally rid of the “evil doctors’ grasp”… I wish you the very best as far as your body’s inherent healing capability is concerned. Unfortunately, most doctors in the U.S. are merely following the path of least resistance, and catering to their patients’ lifestyles and incessant demands pertaining to covering up their lifestyle errors…
Most adult Americans are very much overweight (33% are OBESE); don’t exercise regularly, have horrible diets, do little to get rid of stress, have faulty posture and body mechanics, abuse alcohol, coffee, tobacco, food, etc., and basically adhere to and embrace lifestyles that are definitely not conducive to health. Your basic M.D., whatever his specialty, is an expert in covering up symptoms, giving you little or no input as far as assuming a healthy lifestyle; offering almost or no knowledge about nutrition (look at his Med School Curriculum pertaining to same), usually does not follow a healthy lifestyle himself (oftentimes he smokes, eats poorly, takes pharmaceuticals, does not workout regularly, does nothing to rid himself of stress, etc., etc. He serves the unhealthy masses, and is paid
Almost 200,000 Americans die each year as the result of surgical or pharmaceutical error, according to scientific research… How many more meet their untimely demise due to the doctor’s chronic failure to assist their patients in getting involved in assuming a healthy lifestyle? If you had dental problems, wouldn’t it be ridiculous to take pain medication instead of curing the cause of your dental discomfort?
Get involved with your health on a personal basis, guys… Listen to the more “enlightened” and health conscious centered forumites like Lions’ Roar, Cognitive Fun, Firkin, (sp?) and others, as far as personal growth and health is concerned. There is no reason not to arrive at 90 and more years of age in extremely good health, and then flicker like a candle before being extinguished. The smarter guys here will back up what is said with scientific research…, others will become statistics… The bottom line is that you can greatly improve your long term health by assuming personal responsibility, and having an action plan… Are you super healthy for your age? Do you want to be? Do you care?
Is your TOTAL cholesterol less than 150 dl. /ml? Is your B.P. normal of better that your age? ( I like to keep mine 105/75 [and I’m 53] ), Do you eat lots of vegetables and fruit, whole grains, etc. Do you smoke, drink alcohol regularly, refrain from participating in regular aerobic exercise, eat a typical “American high fat, low fiber, high animal product diet? The final word is that you can control the outcome and everyday experience of your health significantly…is it important to you or not? If not, embrace your current habits. If important, become informed, and prevent ulterior physical calamities…
