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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