Everyday, there are a million things that could kill you. Some immediate, others terminal. However, usually the sensationalized are the ones you worry about, and not knowing much about it, you resort to the “experts” (doctors) or marketing (MLM based health products) as an attempt to prevent dying a horrible death.

(Note: I have nothing against doctors but i believe that most of them are excellent in what they are trained at, curing sickness and not maintaining health)

I believe though, most of the sensationalized health issues today are caused by modernization itself and fueled by the greed of capitalism. Due to the convenience of processed foods and soda, people have now resorted to living on “fast” food and is slowly killing themselves with additives, preservatives and sugar.

Then, without complete understanding of health but using flawed inference, pharmaceuticals sensationalize heart disease, stroke, diabetes to sell a constant supply cholesterol, blood sugar, hypertension meds which most probably some of you take daily.

(Note : I’m not saying that meds are bad, but what we’re doing is like constantly putting band-aid on while cutting yourself. You have to identify the root of the problem not manage the symptoms)

I myself would have been on Statin for 10 years because of an LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) level of 6.2 mmol/L. I would have shocked any doctor now because i’m living so “recklessly” as any LDL level above 3.0 mmol/L would put me in high risk of cardiovascular disease and warrant medication. Now, new findings say that LDL has subpatterns and usually the smaller denser particles (Pattern B) are the main cause of heart disease. Triglyceride/HDL ratio is now a better predictor because its too expensive to perform a full spectrum cholesterol test.

This video was an eye opener for me. It’s long but I believe everyone should watch it.

Modernization is killing you.

There’s no simple solution to our complex and difficult world. But there is hope if you can start living by these simple rules

  1. Eat a huge variety of fresh food made from quality raw ingredients in moderation
  2. Avoid as much processed/canned food & sugar as you can (especially drinks like Coke)
  3. Sleep well
  4. Exercise and sweat it out daily (Try walking up & down 10 floors?)
  5. Be happy and enjoy the company of family and friends

Watch this video to see how Jamie Oliver is so passionate about saving peoples lives just by simply teaching proper nutrition.