The cost of ignoring the root cause of chronic disease

The cost of ignoring the root cause of chronic disease

Analysis by Dr. Joseph MercolaWant to Quit Smoking? Brain Stimulation with Exercise HelpsHow Ginger Helps Alleviate Inflammatory Bowel Disease Story at-a-glanceThe U.S. channels 90% of its $4.5 trillion annual healthcare costs toward chronic diseases, yet most of it funds profitable drugs and procedures that do not address the root cause of illnessPrescription drugs trap patients in an endless cycle of dependence. Once patients start medications…

The Cost of Ignoring the Root Cause of Chronic Disease

Chronic disease is the defining health crisis of our time. Despite medical advancements, rates of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative conditions continue to rise. The U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other country, yet people are getting sicker, not healthier. This failure stems from conventional medicine’s narrow focus on pharmaceuticals and procedures that only prolong dependence rather than recognizing the role of mi…