The Top 7 Causes of Disease

There are many factors that are directly under our control that can influence our health.  Many of the major causes of death can often be held off for decades by following some basic guidelines.  The cost of good health is inconvenience and staying disciplined.   The list comes from Terry Wahls, MD, who had progressive and debilitating multiple sclerosis.  Being a medical doctor, she scoured the country for the best clinics and the latest medical literature, in a hope to get out of her wheelchair.  She was getting progressively worse.  Dr. Wahls then came up with a nutritional protocol that led to her MS being in remission.  She has written several books and shares her protocol with anyone who wants to try them. 

You can watch a 17 minute video of her story on her website: http://terrywahls.com/category/video/

Dr. Wahl's list of the top 7 causes of disease:

1. Nutrient Deficiencies - Optimal health requires maximum micronutrients–that is, the vitamins, minerals, essential fats, and antioxidants in your diet. Diets that do not have enough fruits and vegetables lack the vitamins and minerals your body needs to thrive. A diet with not enough fruits and vegetables, and thus not enough micronutrients, has been associated with higher rates of cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis.

2. Unrecognized Food Sensitivities - Sensitivity to gluten is the most common food sensitivity in western society, and yet 90% of us do not report problems with digestion or other gastrointestinal issues. Food sensitivities are often an unseen part of many disorders, including psychological problems, neurological problems, autoimmune problems, skin rashes, asthma, allergies, and more. If you have a chronic health issue, trying a gluten-free diet for a month – you may feel better than you have in years.

3. Toxin Overload - Today, our environment is full of pollution and toxins excreted by vehicles, factories, plastics in our homes, mercury dental fillings, and chemical farm sprays. These chemicals interact with our cells, the signals that are sent between cells, and our mitochondria, interrupting normal function and increasing inflammation. These toxins increase both the probability of getting a chronic disease and the severity of symptoms of that disease. Reducing your exposure to plastics, solvents, and heavy metals will help you attain and maintain good health, as will increasing vegetable and berry consumption, which improves processing and elimination of these toxins.

4. Excess Stress - Stress is necessary for life. Without the stress of gravity, our bones and muscles would dissolve. Chronic stress, however, disrupts hormone balance and increases overall inflammation. Practicing meditation or other stress-reduction activity on a daily basis can help reduce stress levels and protect your cells from inflammation.

5. Inadequate Exercise - Our ancestors walked 3 to 9 miles on average each day, and our brains and body expect us to move daily. Insufficient physical activity over the course of a lifetime greatly impacts the chances of developing dementia before the age of 60. Regular exercise can also improve mood and lower inflammation in the body.

6. Inadequate Sleep - There are many studies that tie sleep quality and duration to health. Getting adequate sleep is important in stress management, reducing fatigue, hormone balance, and promoting cellular health. Sleep is the body’s opportunity to heal and grow. Not receiving 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night greatly interrupts normal biology. Even if you think you thrive on fewer than 7 hours, your body pays a price and becomes more susceptible to heart attack, obesity, diabetes, early memory decline, and autoimmune issues.

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