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There is an adage that goes something like:
Not a nickel for prevention but a fortune for a cure.
That sums up the way we’ve been treating our health. Folks that are really good about getting the oil changed and tires rotated, dash off for a donut after dropping the car off.

We understand the concept of maintenance when it comes to cars and houses. But we don’t seem to carry that notion through to our health.

Perhaps part of the reason is where do you go for “health maintenance”?
Fact is – you have to do it yourself. You have to do it on a regular basis, not just once a year.

People aren’t “inspired” to invest in their maintenance. Whether that’s a time investment or a financial investment. But if they’re facing death due to disease, they’re often ready to empty their bank accounts.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimated the cost of diabetes to be $132 billion in 2002 (up from $98 billion in 1997).

The CDC estimated the cost of obesity to be $75 billion 2003.

According to the CDC, the cost of heart disease and stroke in the US is projected to exceed $394 billion in 2006.

Big numbers. The most important numbers tho are the cost to you personally. How would your life be impacted with chronic disease and perhaps early death?
Better yet – how would your life be impacted with vitality and health?