Up for a Challenge?

In our over saturated age of information, it can be difficult discerning what is truth and what is marketing. Most of us would agree that too many big-businesses-for-profit are not opposed to  distorting the truth in order to increase sales, profits or political influence. This has created an increased level of skepticism and mistrust among those of us exposed to all of this information and marketing. We can no longer even trust “science” because of who may be funding various studies for their own purposes.

It is my personal conviction that our bodies are not as defective as many in mainstream medicine would have us believe. In fact, I believe it is a tribute to the strength and resilience of the human body that it can withstand the constant barrage of toxic assaults from food, water, air and drugs as well as it does before we begin to break down with disease and health problems. So many in our culture are overfed, under-rested, over-medicated, and sedentary. Is it any wonder that chronic health problems continue to increase? And while far too many are experiencing declining health, there are numerous examples of those who suffered from obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis and heart disease, who do nothing but change their diet (eating only natural whole foods) and exercise (4 to 5 times per week of aerobics and strength training) to fully regain their health, vitality and love for life. Again the resilience of the human body can be astounding. 

Being healthy in today’s world requires effort. You cannot live as others do and expect to be healthy. It is not enough to exercise occasionally and eat “pretty good”. We must also work to counteract the cocktails of chemicals that enter our bodies through air, water, food and drugs. 

Many people take so many drugs these days. Medications can be such a slippery slope once you start on it. Drug A causes side effect B, for which drug C is given, causing side effects D and E. So another drug is prescribed and so on. Of course, the real solution for the original problem was not to mask the symptom with a drug but to resolve the underlying cause, which is typically lifestyle related.  

The Challenge

There are so many drugs prescribed today that we can’t go over even a fraction of them. But I challenge you to do some homework on whatever you have been prescribed. See if you are experiencing any side effects or symptoms that are listed from taking the drug. Take a look at our webpage (www.westernbotanicals.com) or give us a call (1-800-651-HERB) to see what natural treatments may be able to benefit you. Decide whether you are willing to continue your current course or whether you’ve had enough and are ready to make some changes toward better health.

I promise you that resolving the underlying cause of health issues is much more satisfying than medicating the symptoms. While obtaining health really is simple, it definitely is not easy. That is until you have incorporated healthy lifestyle habits. Such as eating whole natural foods (and strongly avoiding chemical-laden, processed foods and drinks), enjoying a physically active life – where you don’t think in terms of “getting some exercise” but rather enjoying activities that require a strong fit healthy body such as hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, cycling. Enjoy a healthy fit body because it is fun and adventurous. 

As your perspective and lifestyle begins to shift, doors and opportunities will open for you. 

Blessings of a health,

Dr. Kyle Christensen

Western Botanicals, Inc.

January 2011