As of this writing, we are all isolated to our homes because of the Coronavirus roaming around the world.  This virus has many on edge, worried about the future, worried that they will contract the disease and it has left many, the vast majority, feeling vulnerable, helpless and fearful.  Some of that has been propagated by the news outlets, the government, false information. Yet, there is a thread of truth and risk that is running through this crisis. We know the illness has the potential to be severe. But we also know that a lot of  individuals who have had Covid-19, have recovered. With all this chaos running around us, and some quality time at home, it has me thinking….

There is flu in the world, and we aren’t paralyzed by it.  There is chicken pox and measles in our world, and we aren’t afraid of this. There is far more chronic disease-diabetes, hypertension, heart disease in our world, all with rates of epidemic proportions and severe mortality rates. And we aren’t doing anything to change it…

Frankly, if we stop and look around at the general health of our nation, of our world, Covid-19 is the least of our worries.  And if we think about the entirety of diseases we can get, it can all get overwhelming, worrisome, and scare the pants off us (I’d say other words, but this is a family show :)).

Then what are we to do?  Are we helpless in these situations? Should we ignore it all and just live our lives? Are we just supposed to accept that we are susceptible to disease?  Such a tricky question…

If we do nothing to fight these diseases, then yes, we have to accept and should acknowledge that we are susceptible to disease. That when disease comes (not if, but when) we are not fully equipped to deal with it. Sure. We can seek medical care, take medications and take more medications for the side effects of our medications, and continue on with our lives. But to be honest, isn’t that just a band-aid? Isn’t that keeping us sick?

 

Now don’t get me wrong… there is a place for medicine. I fully believe that! When used judiciously, to help us get through a crisis, or protect us from some diseases, and other such things, it is wonderful. But it’s my belief that we have come to rely on medicines far too much and have forgotten what true health and wellness feels like. We are so used to being sick that we forget what vitality is. What it really is to feel good. We have come to just accept that we have a disease, and this is the way we live with it…

But, do we have to live with it?  Do we have to deal with a chronic illness or take medications for the rest of our lives to stay healthy?  Do we have to live in fear that we will get Covid-19 or some other disease that comes along?

No! The answer is NO! we don’t have to live in fear even when Covid-19 is running around in our world. Or live with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, thyroid problems or a veritable laundry list of other diseases and illnesses that are rampant in our world today….

For the past few months I have been mulling over this word PREVENTION.  What does it really mean, what are the actions we take for prevention, when do we take action, how, why, who, etc… and it seems with all that is happening in our world today, in this very moment, that now is a great time to dive in to this topic.

So, follow along in the coming days, weeks, months, as I dive in to a somewhat controversial but much needed topic.  I promise to cover all facets of prevention from the traditional approach to the holistic approach and everything in between. I’ll share the evidence, the research, the lack of research and the opinions all around, and leave you to decide what is best for you… I pray it brings us all a little bit of hope and empowers us to take control of our own health and wellness!!