How modern western medicine is failing us.

Today, in America we have more vaccines, more medications/antibiotics, more diagnosis’s and testing, more technology, more access to “health care”, more resources and more sterilization than ever before. We have much more than many other countries…. yet a simple look at our disease, death, and illness numbers can give you all of the clarity you need to confirm that. IT. IS. NOT. WORKING. This is not even accounting for the 4th leading cause of death which is medical error. The first three are heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

With all 4 of these leading causes of death having directly correlating preventble aspects to them, why are we still handing over all the power to the medician and pharmaceutical companies when they are not doing anything to help us prevent or cure any of them. The modern system goes by treat symtoms, which always equates lifelong continued “care” aka drugs, surgeries and “dealing with it”.

So given the chronic state of disase and complete lack of wellness in our country, why does there continue to be so much pushback toward natural Medicine, nutrition and alternative healing and so much defense of modern western medicine when it is failing us so epically? Why do people continue to say things like “naturopaths and chiros aren’t REAL doctors,..I’ll take my advice from someome who went to REAL medical school” and so many simular things.

Of course, the answers are varied and diverse, but it really boils down to conditioning more than anything. And in a society that conditions people to not question governing agencies like medical, pharmaceutical and government, you have a lot of psychological investment in NOT going against the grain because that equates to being ostracized from society. On a very primal level, that’s the scariest thing that can happen to someone, even scarier than all the devastating consquences of putting your health entirely in the hands of people in white coats.

Throughout my career I’ve faced endless criticism, ridicule and downright hostility when voicing my advocacy for natural healing and health. Whether it was nutritional therapies, energy and body work, or other alternative treatments like chiropractic care, people have a LOT to say about how alternative medicine is a bunch of “non scientific quackery”.

To be honest, in the earlier days of my career these attacks would often send me retreating so far back into quietsville that it would paralyze me from speaking on topics in order to avoid the public humiliation of these situations. And that’s not because I was ever proven WRONG by the way, but rather when one person (often times a very popular, egomaniac male strength coach) would comment, he was followed by a flight of minions even more uneducated throwing out insults, names and ridicule to the point I’d be in tears from frustration and aggravation. Being in the “fitness” industry and being an educator of natural medicine is bound to get you things like that. The sad thing is, it’s the same in many industries and sometimes women can be just as bad.

So my point is this, it’s not easy to speak out and talk about things you’ve studied and are passionate about when the MASSES are still basically living under a rock when it comes to the science and research that back up these amazing modalities. And this is a big part of why people would rather stay silent, uneducated and not risk loosing the social dymanics that make them feel safe. Ask anyone who’s went agaist the grain in this feild and you’ll find every one of them lost friends, family and faced countless critisisms like I just mentioned.

However, until we address health at its core we will continue to drown in this disease epidemic. We have to stand up for preventative care and getting to the ROOT cause of issues, and this includes addressing the incredible vital somatic and emotional component of our lives. Stress is impacting us in ways unprecedented in history, yet western medicine doesn’t acknowledge the role it plays. Until we wake up and start realizing the poison that is most of our food, home products, and medicines…we are never going to change the landscape.

And don’t get me wrong, I fully acknowledge and appreciate where advancements in medicine are AMAZING and life-saving, especially when it comes to trauma. And there are some circumstances where rare, out of our control diseases and disabilities impact us and again, western medicine is life changing. But for the large majority of people with the 3 leading causes of death, there is zero focus on the individual’s ability to take control and participate in the recovery process. It probably goes without saying, but the system that is built on continued care and profits, can’t be expected to encourage HEALING.

The beautiful thing is this, so many brave people have and still are standing up for these truths and educating people on the dynamic world of alternate healing that we have available to us, and things have certainly changed in the time I’ve been in the health industry. That I’m SO thankful for, and that is what fuels me to continue to educate. It’s also a huge reason I am so passionate about natural pain relief with things like quality CBD. Zen In A Bottle CBD has done amazing things for those struggling with chronic pain and anxiety and each testimonial warms my heart so much!

The more we can help people use natural replacements for pain the healthier they can get.

I’d love to hear from you on this. Have you faced these negative aspects of pursuing a health centered and nonconventional approach to wellness and medicine? Share your story below! The more we speak and share, the more we know we’re not alone and there is SO MUCH POWER in numbers.

The scene is changing, and we are all a part of those changes!

Keep pushing on fellow health warriors, it’s on US!

Love & Zen

Holly Joy