Aging and Disease

What is the biggest, “baddest” disease of all, which causes loss of health and fitness? Could it be cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or strokes? Those are big and bad but not the biggest and the “baddest” of all.

The name of this disease is the “yeah, but” disease. The “yeah, what” disease? You know, the “yeah, but” disease. Whether you know it or not, you, like all Americans, are very familiar with this disease.

Allow me to explain.

You want to make changes in your diet, your health, and your lifestyle. You have the best of intentions. But when you are not mindful and hesitate too long to start on your journey to a whole new you, the “yeah, but” disease may rear its ugly head and stop you dead in your tracks. And beware�this disease presents itself in many different disguises.

You think to yourself:

I'd like to eat more fruit and vegetables.
 I'd like to eat less meat and dairy products.
 I'd like to eat less junk.
 I'd like to exercise more.
 I'd like to make healthier choices.

And one form of the “yeah, but” disease rears its ugly head.

You say to yourself, “I certainly would make these changes�

“�Yeah, but’ I feel fine, so why should I bother?”

Just because you feel fine, doesn’t mean that you are fine on the inside. Many diseases and conditions, like cancer, stroke, heart attack, and diabetes, silently lurk and grow while giving you no warning at all with pain and symptoms.

“�Yeah, but’ I have good genes, so why should I bother?”

Just because your mother and/or your father had relatively long lives does not guarantee that you will too if you neglect your body.

“�Yeah, but’ I have bad genes, so why should I bother?”

Just because your mother and/or father died prematurely of some disease doesn’t mean that you are doomed to get it also. In fact, gerontologists, old age experts, tell us that longevity is determined by about 5% genetics, 95% lifestyle choices.

You and your daily choices, not your genes, determine how long you will live and how well you will live.

What are some more “yeah, buts?” Can you guess before continuing to Part 2 of: Is the Biggest, “Baddest” Disease of All Lurking Inside You?

Tags: Aging, Cancer