Lifestyle vs. Medication

 

So I discovered a very interesting article today through the American College of Sports Medicine...

Only 1/8 of doctors discuss diet or exercise with their patients.

It may not be their fault though... Apparently, 1/4 don't feel they have enough education regarding nutrition and exercise to feel comfortable sharing and many medical
schools have been decreasing time spent educating our future physicians regarding diet and activity. Not like I want to lengthen med school, but how about giving health education a little more credit?!

 

Yet, 80% of the health care budget was consumed by "a relatively small percentage of the population... for diseases that are very well known and by and large behavioral."

It definitely takes more time and effort, but there are a few things you can do to prevent and reverse a long list of conditions all at the same time with no side effects and basically no cost:

• Quit smoking
• Limit calorie intake
• Select healthful foods
• Limit alcohol consumption
• Exercise and be active 

*I am not telling anyone to stop taking their daily medications, rather to work toward a healthy lifestyle so that you can prevent the need in the future.

As always, members are always welcome to call or email me at 801-270-2813 or tbleazard@emihealth.com for help working toward your personal health goals.

http://www.acsm.org/about-acsm/media-room/acsm-in-the-news/2014/07/22/your-doctor-says-he-doesn-t-know-enough-about-nutrition-or-exercise

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/06/23/your-doctor-says-he-doesnt-know-enough-about-nutrition-or-exercise/?wpisrc=nl_health

http://www.wellcoach.com/memberships/images/ChangeOrDieReview1.pdf