Yes, I Can ….Be Healthy!Well, the outcome is finally known: Barack Obama will be the 44th President of the United States. He has a big job to do. The presidential debates and campaigns that have hounded us for the last 2 years, repeatedly spotlighted health care / health insurance as one of the most important topics of interest for the American public. We have heard only a few of the many stories about people consumed with medical bills that left them penniless and forced them to file bankruptcy. Those stories certainly stimulate our empathy and concern. Last night when I heard Barack Obama and the crowd in Chicago repeating the campaign slogan, “Yes, we can!”, it was moving - inspiring. The intent of that slogan was to unify us in a hope that we can change the direction of our economy and address the big issues like war and energy. Then it hit me - Why not approach the issue of “healthcare” of Americans with the same hope and positivity? Interestingly, the issue or topic is always referred to as, “health care” or “health insurance”. All about payment for expensive health care including medications that are too expensive to pay for personally. I think maybe at this juncture, we should all stop and question what we have previously held to be true.
I feel strongly believe that my health is not the responsibility of government – it is my responsibility. My body was intended and created to be healthy. My body is capable of healing itself in many situations. If my expectation is for health rather than sickness, then it is unnecessary for me to fear illness and obsess about “insurance” and the need to amass a small fortune dedicated to health care just to live out my life in peace and comfort. The relationship between mind, body and spirit is obvious to me and I know that I can “think my way to wellness”. I know that infections can be prevented if I pay attention to simple healthy behaviors like handwashing and immunization. If I eat real raw food and get adequate sleep, I can support this magnificent body and enjoy personal health as I live out my mission as a “health professional” to help others to achieve optimum health. We have accumulated a lot of scientific evidence to prove the relationship of mind, body and spirit and the power of prayer to heal bodies and the power of thinking “wellness”. I may sound like Pollyanna to you, but I think it is time for change. So, join me in my campaign: health for all. Our slogans will be: Yes, I can… expect health. Yes, I can…..prevent infection. Yes, I can….think healthy thoughts. Yes, I can….take good care of this magnificent body I have been given. Yes, I can…….be healthy!
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