Staying Healthy In an Unhealthy World

Ever wonder why most people see their doctor? The answer may surprise you.

Most people age 20 to 64 see their doctor for high blood pressure, diabetes, joint and abdominal pain then for all other reasons combined.

One thing these conditions have in common is lifestyle: poor diet and high stress levels are prime factors in all of them. The irony is that most doctors, although great at medical interventions, do not focus on nutrition and lifestyle issues. They often leave us on our own to figure them out.

Although healthy food is available to most of us, it seems that eating healthy has never been more difficult. Tempting high-fat, low-nutrition foods beckon all of us. And when we feel stressed and short on time to prepare nutritious meals, we opt for ready-made, processed foods. Over time, these habits contribute to diabetes, indigestion and numerous other ailments. The old saying, “You are what you eat!” is proving to be true.

A recent survey shows that 95% of the population suffers from at least one mineral deficiency. It is widely held that these deficiencies are directly related to our food choices. In addition, the soil in which we grow our food simply does not have the same levels of essential minerals it did just 100 years ago. If these vital nutrients are not in the soil, they will not be in the foods we eat.

Some of the most common mineral deficiencies include Calcium and Magnesium: an inadequate intake of both may lead to weakened bones and joints. Other common deficiencies include copper, iron and zinc - all essential to healthy living.

Daily use of balanced multi-vitamin and mineral supplements can prevent nutritional deficiencies and bridge the gap between what our diets provide and what our bodies really need.

So it’s no longer a question about whether we need vitamin and mineral supplements but, rather, which vitamin and mineral supplements we need of the various stages of life.