the obesity epidemic: how large of an impact does it really have on america and americans?

The Obesity Epidemic: How Large of an Impact Does It

Really Have on America and Americans?



The most important subject we can talk about

…

that’s your health.

The most important subject we can talk about

…

that’s your health.

Time-tested principles, proven strategies and

best-kept secrets

Time-tested principles, proven strategies and

best-kept secrets

That thousands of wellness doctors use for themselves and their families.

Do you know?Do you know?

Every 30 seconds in the United States,

someone files for bankruptcy as a

result of the treatment they receive

for a serious health problem?

-- according to researchers at Harvard University


That’s over 50%of all personal

bankruptcy filings affecting over two million Americans

every year.-- researchers at Harvard University


“…three-quarters of the medically bankrupt

had health insurance at the

time of their illness.”

-- researchers at Harvard University

“Nobody’s safe.”“Nobody’s safe.”

-- Elizabeth Warren a law professor at Harvard University

Inconvenient Truths of Health Care


“America is in serious financial trouble.”

-- David WalkerU.S. Comptroller General

(America’s top accountant)



“America and Americans are going bankrupt due to health care …

or dare I say – lack of caring for our health.”

-- Discover Wellness, How Staying Health Can Make You Rich

The American LifestyleThe American Lifestyle

• Pain = stop exercising

+ gain weight

+ poor posture

+ unhealthy thinking

+ poor habits

The American LifestyleThe American LifestyleDepression

High Blood Pressure

Elevated Cholesterol

Increased Risk of Preventable Diseases

Heart Disease

CancerDiabetes OBESITYStress Related Conditions

… And Much More


The cycle continues… • Increased Pain =

increased weight gain + unhealthy posture + depressed thinking + destructive habits


Are YouLiving Sick?

America SpendsAmerica Spends

$2 trillion per year on health care …

really… sick care.


More than 15% of every dollarspent in America … goes toward health care


More than 70% of our health care Dollars treating preventable

lifestyle-related chronic diseases.


Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, Obesity, Stress Related Conditions,

Chronic Pain and Adverse Drug Reactions

The Seven Conditions causing America’s #1

crisis


$6,280

Each and every man, woman and child spends per year on

medical care.


• If you and your children didn’t spend $6,280 each on health care last year, – that means your neighbors and

coworkers spent your share and you still paid for it

– A family of four = $25,120 per year

Now, If you’re thinking to yourself…

Now, If you’re thinking to yourself…

I’m not spending that much on health care – this isn’t my

problem… why should I care?

I’m healthy, I feel good,

look good, my family is healthy

Think for a moment…Think for a moment…• Starbucks spends more

money on health insurance than they do on coffee.

• General Motors spends more money on health insurance than they do on steel for their cars.

Think for a moment…Think for a moment…

How do you think they pay for that?

They pass the costs on to us – their customers.

Every time you spend:Every time you spend:

• $1.95 at Starbucks for a cup of coffee, – $.30 goes to cover medical costs.

• $10 for a movie ticket, – $1.50 goes to cover medical costs.

• $20 for a pizza, – $3 goes to cover medical costs.

• $50 for a tank of gas, – $7.50 goes to cover medical costs.

Every time you spend:Every time you spend:

• $250 for an airline ticket, – $37.50 goes to cover medical costs.

• $1,000 on auto repairs, – $150 goes to cover medical costs.

• $2,500 on a plasma television, – $375 goes to cover medical costs.

• $25,000 on a new car, – $1,666 goes to cover medical costs.

We’re all paying the bill …

Increased prices, Increased taxes, Increased premiums

We’re all paying the bill …

Increased prices, Increased taxes, Increased premiums

The Obesity Epidemic:

How Large of an Impact Does It Really Have on America and

Americans?

The Obesity Epidemic:

How Large of an Impact Does It Really Have on America and

Americans?

Obesity in the United States has become the greatest health crisis of our

time, affecting more Americans than any other

condition.

U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Obesity rates have

increased by more than 60% in the past ten years, affecting 60

million American adults.

by 2025, 45%-50% of all U.S. adults and

30% of all U.S. children will suffer

from obesity.

-- The World Health Organization

More than 80% of people with Type 2 diabetes are

overweight.

Those who are obese suffer 30% - 50% more health

problems than smokers or problem drinkers.

Obesity is a major contributing factor to many preventable lifestyle related diseases including:

– Hypertension / high blood pressure– Type 2 diabetes– Coronary Artery Disease and stroke– Cancer– Metabolic Syndrome (insulin resistance,

abdominal fat, high blood sugar, elevated triglycerides, high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure)

Many theories attempt to account for the rising rate of obesity Factors include:

Sedentary lifestyles, excessive consumption,

genetics, stress and depression; even food additives play a role.


Even losing 5% - 10% of your body weight can significantly lower your chances of developing

heart disease or having a stroke.

That means if you are 200 pounds, then losing as little as 10 pounds can help you save

your life.

Maintaining healthy body weight requires a change in

lifestyle

Maintaining healthy body weight requires a change in

lifestyle

… and a positive mental attitude

dietary changes

increased activity

healthy alignmentSTRESS reduction

Start with small, specific goals

Start with small, specific goals

Walking ten minutes a day,three days per week

• You can:– Take the stairs instead of the

elevator– Get off the bus one stop early– Take walks around the block with

family, friends and co-workers– Walk around a mall in bad weather

A well-rounded exercise plan

A well-rounded exercise plan

Combines:– Aerobic activity – Muscle-strengthening exercises – stretching – such as yoga

Do at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity on most days of the

week. Add muscle strengthening exercises

two to three times per week.

Whether you want to improve your weight for the health of it or

because you want to look your very best,

Take action … be your very best.

Each and every one of us pays for the high cost of

preventable diseases that obesity contributes to.

The good news is, we can do something about

it!

The Ultimate Solution To America’s Health Care

Crisis


Crisis

• Yes, it is true…– America is rapidly

heading toward economic disaster due to skyrocketing health care costs.


Crisis


Crisis

Who’s going to fix our health care system?

We Are!


Crisis


Crisis

Discover Wellness …

It works, if you live it… it doesn’t, if you don’t.


Crisis


Crisis My message to you today

is one of hope.

It is time for us to work together to put the health and the care

back into health care.

If you choose to…Discover Wellness,

the ultimate solution to America’s health care

crisis…

You will discover…that staying healthy CAN make you rich.

Thank YouThank You

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