1. Chronic illness is the single greatest threat to our health, to our quality and quantity of life, to our economy,
and to our standard of living. The social and economic burden of chronic illness is unsustainable. 80% of
the adult population in industrial society has already developed chronic illness. 80% of all healthcare
spending goes to palliate patients with chronic illness. By 2017, spending on chronic illness will reach $4.3
Trillion in the U.S. alone.
The evidence is unequivocal. Chronic illness is a lifestyle issue. Lifestyle is the cause of chronic illness and
lifestyle is the only evidence-based solution for the prevention of, and recovery from, chronic illness.
The knowledge and ability to educate and empower patients regarding healthy lifestyle change is the skill
set that is most needed, and will be most sought after by individuals, governments, insurance companies,
and corporations in the 21st century. Research indicates that lifestyle change is exponentially more effective
and exponentially less expensive than medical treatment when it comes to chronic illness.
Here are a few quotes from an article published by Hyman et al. in Alternative Therapies in Health and
Medicine 2009; 15(6):12-14
“If we train and pay for doctors to learn how to help patients address the real causes of disease with lifestyle
and not just treat disease risk factors, simply the effects of poor lifestyle choices, with medications and
surgery, we can save almost $1.9 trillion over 10 years for just 5 major diseases: heart disease, diabetes, “pre-
diabetes” or metabolic syndrome, and prostate and breast cancer.”
“Personalized lifestyle medicine is a high science, high touch, low tech, low-cost treatment that is more
effective for the top 5 chronic diseases than our current approaches. Yet it is not taught in medical schools,
practiced by physicians or delivered in hospitals or healthcare settings.”
The sad reality is that lifestyle science and lifestyle intervention are not taught in chiropractic, medical, or
any other healthcare provider educational programs. It was for thisexact reason that I entered the
Wellness Lifestyle Post-Graduate Certification Program (CCWP). I am devoted to creating communities of
families that are living wellness lifestyles through education and coaching in public, private or corporate
venues. I am also committed to helping other chiropractors bring the wellness lifestyle to their
communities, thereby further expanding the wellness movement. My passion and purpose is simple:
reveal truth, inspire change, empower people and transform lives. I look forward to helping you live your
best health and life soon!