I'm going to attempt to shed some light as to why the majority of the population is in less than optimum health. I won't bore you with a whole lot of facts as you have probably already
I'm going to attempt to shed some light as to why the majority of the population is overweight and in less than optimum health. I won't bore you with a whole lot of facts as you have probably heard most of them before, particularly those relating to obesity.
Observe the evidence:
I am sure that you have observed the evidence of the extent of general poor health yourself... first hand. If you
haven't already done so, next time you are in a shopping mall, sit down for 10 minutes and consciously observe the outward health of the people passing by you.
Look at whether they are overweight. Observe their skin for clarity and firmness. Take note of the way they move. Are
their movements effortless and appear to have energy to spare, or are they sluggish as if they are carrying
a burden? Also look at their eyes. Are they bright, clear, and alert?
I think that you already know what the results of a personal survey like this will reveal! It will show that the MAJORITY of the people that pass by you will either be overweight or have other outward signs of less than optimal health.
I am not being judgmental of these people because many of them are in this condition primarily as a result of being
fed misinformation through the media by either misguided authorities or commercial interests. Before I
expand on this, I should mention that a certain number of these people are nevertheless 100% to blame for their condition.
They know they are doing harmful things to their bodies and health.
But, what about the rest of the unhealthy group who are in this condition primarily due to being fed a constant stream of misinformation?
These can be placed into just a few general categories:
1. Psychological
There is a constant barrage of "pill" advertising that we are subjected to every day. Consider the influence
this has on the general population. If you were to believe the advertisements and ignore the side effect warnings, it would be quite easy to get the impression that there is a "magic pill" solution for most ailments.
Added to this are the constant news releases that talk about new medical discoveries such as being able to grow
replacement organs when your own wear out, and don't forget about the "promising" research for other new "
miracle" drugs just over the horizon.
All these influences, combined with a "busy" society looking for a quick and easy "fix", it is no wonder that so many people are quite "slack" when it comes to taking care of their bodies...
particularly on the inside.
2. Dietary Guidelines
The food pyramid that is recommended for people to adhere to has largely been discredited scientifically but continues to be pushed. Also, an obsession has developed in which people are
constantly advised to reduce their fat intake.
The 'official' line is that saturated animal fats are bad for you and you should avoid butter, etc. People believe that if you eat saturated fat you will become fat, or if you eat foods containing cholesterol, such as eggs, you will raise your cholesterol levels, and so on.
The reality is quite different, but I do not have the space to examine this further right now. But just as a quickillustration,
take cholesterol. 80% of your blood cholesterol is manufactured by your liver. In other words, only 20% is from dietary sources. So, if you reduced your intake of cholesterol by 25%, it would only have an impact on your overall cholesterol by 5%. When
people accept the "official" no fat line, they turn to alternatives such as margarine and other vegetable oil
substitutes. What they are not aware of is that most of these substitutes, which are derived from vegetable oils, are in fact hydrogenated because otherwise they would be liquid at room temperature.
This involves treating the oils, and the resulting substance is much, much more harmful than butter could ever be. A future
article will discuss the subject of oils and fats.
The official dietary guidelines virtually ignore the incredibly harmful impact of processed foods and sugar on the
human body. They also ignore the fact that the normal western diet is seriously lacking in essential nutrients, which translates to imbalances and poor health.
3. Mystery.
We all know that the human body is an amazingly complex "vehicle." No one fully comprehends all of the interactions that occur within it every second of your life.
This includes the medical profession along with the pharmaceutical industry, evidenced by the ongoing removal from
the market of drugs which have been approved and considered to be safe and then found not to be.
Nonetheless, many people place far too much reliance on the medical profession. Apart from using the medical profession for important tests to find out the internal health of your body so you can make corrections in your lifestyle habits if required, you should never have to visit a physician.
Now, I understand and appreciate that this is not the case for the vast majority of people. I just want to make
the point that, other than routine check-ups, If you need to visit the doctor, it means you have damaged your body
in some way and are seeking repair.
Your body is not like a car when it comes to repair issues. When you try to repair your body through the use of pharmaceutical drugs,
you run a serious risk of starting a cascade effect that will bring on other health problems in
the short or longer term. If
you want to live a life of vibrant health and energy, take a close look at your attitude to health and, honestly,
if you are working towards removing as much as possible of the mystery of how your body works, In the long term, realise that there is no quick and easy medical "fix" for most ailments, as a single ailment is often merely one small symptom of other underlying problems that cannot be effectively dealt with in isolation.
Try to eliminate as much as possible from your intake of manufactured and processed foods and avoid drinking sodas and tap water. If you are overweight, you should be especially cautious about consuming sugar in any form, as it is far more detrimental to your weight-loss goals than fat.
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