More people have been staying inside for months now, to avoid Covid19. As a consequence, people may now be suffering more from vitamin D3 deficiency (metabolism & bone issues), seasonal affective disorder (SAD) (depression), drug & alcohol overuse and overdoses, and many other issues relative to sitting far more than previously.
A vaccine or other medicines can’t fix someone if they are not living a healthy lifestyle to begin with.
Get out and get some fresh air, sunlight (not too much-avoid skin cancer!), physical activity and maybe something safe and fun!
Good information regarding the FDA, drug and food companies who are all contributing to chemicals allowed into the American diet, in spite of the health risks. Remember when we were taught that “you are what you eat” and thought it was ridiculous? Regardless, most people continue to trust those that willfully make us sick.
“In the 1990s, the FDA approved two drugs, Baytril and SaraFlox, that could be added routinely to poultry feed. These two drugs belong to a class of extremely effective antibiotics called fluoroquinolones; members of this family of drugs are used to treat the bacteria that cause anthrax and food borne infections. Scientists and the American Medical Association warned that such use in animal feed would lead to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains. After several years of use, this is exactly what happened, and the FDA tried to ban the use of the drugs in livestock. Drug companies fought the FDA, and it was years before the drugs were finally withdrawn from the market. But it was to late; resistance had already occurred. Fluoroquinolone drugs are now much less effective in treating staph infections.”
“In 2007, the FDA again succumbed to drug company pressures and approved the use of a powerful antibiotic, cefquinome, for use in animal feed. Again the American Medical Association and many other health organizations warned that adding this drug to animal feed would, within a few years, lead to antibiotic-resistant strains of pathogenic bacteria and render this powerful class of drugs much less effective. Despite the overwhelming evidence of the health peril from overuse of antibiotics in animals and people, the US. government still has not restricted the unnecessary use of antibiotics as most other countries have done (Woolhouse & Ward, 2013). Every year in the United States, drug companies sell thousands of tons of antibiotics for use in livestock and people. Time after time over the last several decades, the FDA has bowed to industry pressures and has failed to perform its primary mission to protect the health of Americans.”
References:
Edlin, G., & Golanty, E. (2019). Health & Wellness (13th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning, pg. 273
Heal the Body With the Mind (knowledge of how the body works)
Heal the Mind With the Body (skillful practices that engage one’s mind)
Many chronic health issues can be managed or eliminated with appropriate knowledge of how the human body works. Ailments such as joint or muscular pain are often due to injury or postural issues. Proper knowledge of exercise and physical movement can usually help. Issues such as stress, headaches, high blood pressure, obesity and many others can be improved through the appropriate methods for each individual’s personal situation.
Additionally, many emotional and mental issues can be improved or managed through skillful practices that engage the individuals mind and body simultaneously. Examples of mind and body engaging methods would be tai chi, yoga, pilates, meditation. Other methods might include playing a musical instrument, painting or engaging in nature.
Be well!
I teach and encourage people how to live a healthy lifestyle. Learn how this works and relates to your health and well being.
WOW, free goodies from Budweiser, Junior’s Cheesecake, Krispy Kreme, Nathan’s Hot Dogs, White Castle and others for getting a jab.
Seems so gracious on the surface. Good marketing ploy and press for the junk food industry. But really counterproductive in principle if we truly are trying not to be sick, these are 1st items we should remove from our diet. Being healthy is not the same as not being sick.
Excessive consumption of junk food (low nutritional value items), and abuse of alcohol, help cause diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and other commorbidities, WHICH ARE the leading risk factors with COVID-19. Being part of the solution shouldn’t really contribute to the root problems of poor diet & lifestyle.
Instead, maybe give out free vitamins and a brochure on how to to live a healthier life through better nutrition, consistent exercise, management of stress, fresh air, healthy social interactions, sunlight, connection with nature, a sense of purpose.
Got vaccinated?
Here’s all the free stuff you can get that is truly terrible for your health:
Be well!
I teach and encourage how to live a healthy lifestyle. Learn how this works and relates to your health and well being.
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