Obesity, diabetes and heart disease have become an American epidemic. Each year, the number of sufferers of these diseases increases. The statistics are frightening:

• 65% of Americans are overweight or obese.

• 21 million Americans suffer from diabetes.

• 72 million Americans have high blood pressure.

What's worse? Even our children aren't safe:

• 30% of children in the United States suffer from obesity.

• One child in every 500 suffers from Type I diabetes

Healthcare spending in the United States has almost doubled over the past ten years. In 2006, it reached $2 trillion. And the numbers keep on climbing. Of all the countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the United States has one of the lowest health ratings while being the highest spender on healthcare. This information is terrifying and completely unacceptable.

The current U.S. Government is working on huge healthcare reforms, but they can't be expected to do it all on their own. There are plenty of things we can do as individuals to stop and reverse these negative developments. Each and every one of us can take steps to ensure our own health and well-being, making changes in our day-to-day lives and decreasing our own medical expenses.

The first thing we need to do is take stock of our lives. Ask yourself a few simple questions:

• How often, if at all, do I exercise?

• Do I need to buy new clothes on a regular basis because my old clothes are too small?

• Has fast food become a routine meal option, rather than an occasional treat?

• When I grab a snack, do I reach for a piece of fruit or a bar of chocolate?

Even if your answers all seemed 'wrong', you can still attain a healthy lifestyle by making a few changes. It is entirely possible to lose that excess weight, regain your energy, build your stamina and become a vivacious, happy and healthy individual.

Eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise will put you on the path to your new, vigorous lifestyle, fighting off obesity, diabetes and heart disease, along with a host of other health concerns. You can adjust your metabolism so that it burns fat instead of storing it - even while you sleep. Your body already knows what to do; you just have to give it some encouragement.

Getting started on a new health and fitness regimen can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Visit your chiropractor to discuss the options in developing a healthy routine. Chiropractors are trained health experts who have access to a huge amount of information. Tap into the know-how and get help in designing a new, healthy way of life for you and your family and start living a life of vibrancy, not lethargy


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