CHRONIC CONDITION & ILLNESS management

Whether you just learned that you have a chronic medical condition or you have struggled to manage a chronic illness for many years, you may be among a growing number of Americans considering complementary and alternative medical treatments to manage their conditions. Chronic disease is one of the most pressing health issues facing individuals, and our nation, today.

According to the National Council on Aging, 80 percent of adults 65 and older have at least one chronic condition, while 68 percent have two or more. In addition to the personal toll that chronic disease takes on individuals and their quality of life, it is also the leading driver of the nation’s $3.3 trillion in annual health care costs, accounting for 90 percent of the expenditures. 

What Is Chronic Illness? The Centers for Disease Control defines chronic illness as a condition that lasts longer then one year and requires ongoing medical attention or limits activities of daily living, or both. Some common chronic illnesses in the United States include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis and Alzheimer's disease. Many chronic illnesses are caused by high-risk behaviors that have a detrimental effect on health. These include tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke, poor nutrition, lack of exercise or physical activity, and excessive alcohol use. Others may be hereditary or environmentally induced.

Who may benefit from this: 

• You’re frustrated because you have tried almost everything and despite your efforts you are still feeling ill. 

• Your lab tests and physical exams are normal, yet you continue to experience discomfort or pain. 

• You prefer not to take pharmaceutical medication. 

• You want to try an alternative organic approach to supplement the care you are already receiving from your physician. 

• You need guidance and help with diet, nutrition, and lifestyle management.

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