Chronic illness- all time high

Chronic diseases are the most devastating problems Americans face today. As our lifestyles change so does our health. Today, over 50 million Americans suffer from auto immune disease. 1 out of every 3 people will die of cancer while 1 our to 2 will die of heart attacks. It is has been estimated that of all the children born in 2000, 1/3 will develop diabetes. Even adult onset diabetes (type 2) is occurring as young as 8 years old. In recent years mental health conditions such as ADD/ ADHD, Autism and depression are increasing at alarming levels each year.

Why is does this matter?

Look around your home, your job, your church and do the math. The majority will be lost. tragically to these diseases.                       

 The price of illness - disease

Rising cost of healthcare went from $1,067 to nearly ~$6,000 in a matter of only 25 years! Surpassing inflation and salaries increases.

We pay more than ever so we must have better health, right?

Sadly no, We spend the most on health but have some of the poorest health in the world. How does that work. We are not getting returns on our investments. We have the Enron of healthcare systems!

Health Vs. Disease: Pay now or pay later.

As Americans demand better health a new concept has swept the country: wellness. Investing in your health to prevent or prolong the financial and emotional devastation that disease breeds. Wellness is the new trillion dollar industry. While pharmaceutical companies  and hospitals make huge financial gains off our illness and diseases, pioneers are presenting the concept of living longer and healthier by investing now in your health. Research has proven that it is by far cheaper to prevent illness than to treat it. Wellness is not a vitamin or an exercise, wellness is a lifestyle, a process where we limit bad things and encourage the good things.

 Dr. Patrick Garrett