Australia is in the middle of the biggest chronic disease epidemic in human history. People have never been more unhealthy and more disease prone. Two thirds of our population are now overweight. Diabetes is 9 times more prevalent than it was 30 years ago! Heart disease is responsible for 20% of all deaths each year. These chronic diseases reflect what we eat, how we use our bodies and reflect the stress we cope with in our day to day lives.
Many Australians find themselves too overweight, weak, tired and apathetic to do anything about improving their health. This unhealthy state has become the status quo, in other words it is accepted in our society. Unfortunately, many people die when they experience their first health event and don’t receive that wakeup call, to radically change their lifestyle.
It is interesting to note that in native cultures, none of these modern day health issues occur. We are no longer faced with the same physical and survival challenges of the past and whilst this may be a good thing on the one hand, we are becoming more and more unhealthy, due to our lack of awareness about our sedentary lifestyle and the harm that is caused by the foods we choose to eat.
Fortunately, we have a choice about how we live our lives from this point on. We all have the capacity, no matter how unhealthy we are to get back to feeling strong, resilient, energised, motivated and living life with vitality. It does take education, courage, commitment and determination.
Our intention is to educate, influence and challenge beliefs in order to bring health and wellbeing into their lives. In our society today, are some widespread beliefs that are simply keeping the population sick, unhealthy and lacking in vitality. Being open to changing habits will allow you to make informed choices and take control of your own health, bringing back a sense of wellbeing to those who are fed up with the way they feel.
We look forward to sharing some healthy life tips over the coming weeks and months while we journey together towards living a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Cheers to AMAZING Health!
Kim