Lifestyle diseases are different from other diseases because they are preventable, and can be avoided with changes in diet, activity and behaviors.

“Studies have variously associated dietary factors or sedentary lifestyles with between 20-33% of cardiovascular deaths, 20-60% of fatal cancers, and 50-80% of diabetes mellitus cases with a 30% fatality. (McGinnis 2001)

According to former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. C. Everett Koop, of the 2.4 million deaths that occur in the United States each year, 75% are the result of avoidable nutritional factor diseases.

Unbelievably, retail sales within consumer packaged goods for health and wellness industry reported $68 billion in 2004, according to finding from the Natural Marketing Association and trends expect to continue with sales of $73 billion in 2005.

Clearly, scientists from around the world now recognize that many chronic diseases can be prevented and treated without the use of medications or surgery.

HeLP is a 15 month lifestyle enhancement program that literally takes your patients by the hand to educate and motivate them to continue care.

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