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Uncovering the Root Causes of Chronic Disease - AI Podcast

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  • The U.S. channels 90% of its $4.5 trillion annual healthcare costs toward chronic diseases, yet most of it funds profitable drugs and procedures that do not address the root cause of illness
  • Prescription drugs trap patients in an endless cycle of dependence. Once patients start medications for chronic conditions, they rarely stop, even when their health continues to decline
  • Chronic disease patients face severe financial strain; 32% have medical debt in collections and their bankruptcy rate is four times higher than that of healthy individuals
  • Beyond the physical toll, chronic disease impacts your mental health, strains your relationships and makes you feel isolated. Caregivers also experience stress, exhaustion and lost income
  • Medicine must shift from disease management to true healing. Instead of masking symptoms, the focus must be on restoring cellular function and supporting metabolic health to break free from the cycle of chronic illness
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Manage episode 478166608 series 2394791
Content provided by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Story at-a-glance
  • The U.S. channels 90% of its $4.5 trillion annual healthcare costs toward chronic diseases, yet most of it funds profitable drugs and procedures that do not address the root cause of illness
  • Prescription drugs trap patients in an endless cycle of dependence. Once patients start medications for chronic conditions, they rarely stop, even when their health continues to decline
  • Chronic disease patients face severe financial strain; 32% have medical debt in collections and their bankruptcy rate is four times higher than that of healthy individuals
  • Beyond the physical toll, chronic disease impacts your mental health, strains your relationships and makes you feel isolated. Caregivers also experience stress, exhaustion and lost income
  • Medicine must shift from disease management to true healing. Instead of masking symptoms, the focus must be on restoring cellular function and supporting metabolic health to break free from the cycle of chronic illness
  continue reading

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