Your doctor might not be able to do 10 pushups, yet you continue to trust them with your health. Here are 20 surprising facts about the “sick-care” system:

1. Big Pharma funds most research, often resulting in studies that favor their products.
2. Heart attacks were rare before processed foods became common, and cardiology has only gained prominence in recent decades.
3. Cancer is caused by inflammation and cell mutation, not by meat, which is nutrient-dense.
4. Dietary factors are the leading cause of death, yet nutrition is often overlooked in medical consultations.
5. Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t natural aging processes; medications and diet play significant roles.
6. Medical schools offer minimal nutritional education, promoting a medication-first approach.
7. Healthcare charges can be exorbitant for minimal patient interaction.
8. You can order your own blood work without a doctor’s referral.
9. Healthcare professionals experience high burnout rates, with limited job mobility due to system monopolies.
10. Healthcare algorithms prioritize profit over care.
11. The medication system maintains dependency rather than promoting health.
12. Healthcare systems align with government interests, affecting employee autonomy.
13. Patient visit quotas exist, fostering dependency rather than independence.
14. Doctors who discourage questions may not prioritize your health.
15. Big Pharma influences medical education, embedding a medication-first mindset.
16. Medications are often prescribed without considering side effects, leading to polypharmacy.
17. Hospitals are managed by administrators focused on profits over patient care.
18. Nutrition is critical for disease management, yet often ignored by doctors.
19. Surgery should be a last resort; seek multiple opinions and preventive measures.
20. Future challenges include reduced patient care, staff shortages, and financial pressures, highlighting systemic issues.

Awareness of these issues is the first step to avoiding dependency on the system. If you found this information valuable, please share it. Follow @brettboettcher1 for more insights on health and wellness.