Are You Serious About Your Health?

I talk to so many people everyday about current issues which includes politics, the economy and health care. Every one seems to have a solution to all of our problems, but they are massive challenges that face us going forward. Many of the challenges that we face are going to be difficult to correct, but can be done. Let's focus on just the health care issue in this country.

The cost of health care doesn't seem to be slowing down and it is already really expensive for just about every one in the country. Some of the solutions that I have heard to reduce the costs are; make insurance competitive by letting companies cross state lines to sell different health plans and create a more efficient system using electronic medical records. Streamline the paper work and get rid of wasteful testing. Doctors order every test under the sun because they don't want to be sued for malpractice. Malpractice insurance is sky high which increases the cost of health care.

When you analyze all of these options they all sound good, but they will also take a great deal of money to implement. I had another idea that would be less costly and get America back to health. Why don't we all take responsibility for our own health? I don't think that is too much too ask, do you?

So what does that look like, taking responsibility for your own health. The first thing that must be decided upon is your commitment. Are you serious about changing your health? Are you serious enough about not eating foods that can cause you illness and disease? So often I hear people tell me that they want to be healthier, but they never take the necessary steps to do it. Words are just words until you apply action to those words. Take a stand and commit to better health which will lead to lowering your health care costs.

It makes sense doesn't it? It all starts with your diet. I don't mean going on a diet, I mean what you eat on a daily basis. If you put garbage in your body you will get garbage out. The thought of not eating food that contains harmful chemicals is tough for most people because most all food is flavored so we become addicted to it. Food is a comfort for a lot of people and they can't imagine not having their favorite foods even though they know it is bad for them. This is where the serious part comes in. If you are truly serious about your health then why can't you stop eating foods that are bad for you?

I guess I shouldn't assume that everyone knows that fried foods are bad for you or that fast food is some of the most dangerous foods to eat. Since I have decided to take responsibility for my health I began doing research on our food supply. I suggest that you educate yourself as well. If you really want to learn more about what is happening in our food supply, I recommend you read Jeffrey M Smith's book called, "Genetic Roulette". If you want a wake up call this book will give you one.

Getting serious about your health is no joke. We go around once in our lifetime and I want to go around healthy. How about you? If you do then get serious and mean it!!