Rethink the Approach to Health: Prioritize Prevention Over Medication

The current American health system faces criticism for its misguided approach to chronic diseases, prioritizing medication over fundamental dietary changes. The notion that it's easier to manage a lifelong drug regimen, such as injecting children with medication, rather than providing healthy food is seen as absurd. While the U.S. spends around $3 trillion a year on healthcare, the potential exists to redirect these funds towards ensuring all families have access to organic food. The historical perspective reveals a profound shift in medical focus; chronic disease medication, which didn't exist before 1960, now consumes 95% of spending, illustrating a failure to address root causes. This medical transition occurred when trust was built post-World War II in the pharmaceutical sector and later diverted to chronic issues, leading to widespread dependency on drugs, particularly among women. A collective reevaluation of health priorities is needed, emphasizing prevention and healthy lifestyle choices over maintaining a cycle of medication.