The problem is that the concept of anti-aging is being sold to young people who are scared of getting old. And it has corrupted the marketplace with products and procedures designed to hide the reality of aging. Not only does it deny aging, but it also neglects the true factors that contribute to healthy aging: a wholesome diet, exercise, and rest.
I often get excited when asked about acupuncture, and have to remind myself to give a rational response rather than just an emotional one. So, my enthusiastic “Yes, acupuncture can help!” was followed by:
“… but the most important part is to alter your diet.”
There is often a delayed reaction to the unexpected because of unpreparedness. It’s true that we can’t be prepared for everything. But sometimes encountering the unexpected is the difference between paying attention and not paying attention…
In dealing with health care reform, insurance premiums should not be our only focus. There are other factors related to high medical costs. This includes how we, as individuals, manage our own health care needs.