People spend money on things they perceive as valuable. They purchase homes, automobiles, and services like insurance. Insurance is valuable because it protects you in case of accident or emergencies. We hope we never have to use our insurance, but its valuable to have just in case. But have you ever considered the cost of your insurance? Have you ever wondered why your policy costs what it does? Insurance companies understand risk. Your premium for your health insurance reflects the risk you pose to the insurance company of actually needing to file a claim. What is less well known is that what happens in your medical doctor's office will follow you around for the rest of your life. If you are given a diagnosis, even a common one like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, then you are going to have that in your medical record for your entire life. This is more true today than ever with the advent of electronic medical records. How valuable then is it to make sure you are healthy and never get a diagnosis? It could potentially save you tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars over your lifetime! Insurance companies will penalize you for your diagnosis, like a stigma. You will pay higher premiums with reduced benefit. And should anything serious ever happen, then your coverage would leave you will major medical bills. Unpaid medical bills are still the number cause of bankruptcy! Do you realize that getting healthy naturally with diet, exercise, chiropractic, massage and other manual therapies can save you money, heartache, and mental stress? Most people are diagnosed with diseases that are classified as lifestyle diseases: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, etc. These diseases are due to lifestyle choices. You can fix and "cure" each one of these with correct, healthy choices. Yes, it is difficult, but pales in comparison to having a label haunt you for the rest of your life! Value is what people perceive to spend their hard earned money on. There is some value in fixing a problem after it has occurred, but there are consequences. In terms of your health, waiting for a problem to arise will likely give you a diagnosis. This will be a stigma carried around in your medical records and will affect every insurance product you will ever purchase. It will raise your rates, lower your coverage, and cost you a significant amount of money. It may even ruin you financially. There is more value in getting healthy before you crash, get sick, or get a chronic disease. Those who act intelligently and plan ahead are rewarded. In health it is no different. Make an appointment at our office with Dr. Andrew to find out how to improve your health. A good defense is a strong offense and people who regularly get chiropractic care and get on a customized nutritional program are enjoying longer life and greater health. Medicine has its place, but only for emergencies. If you want to maximize your value, lower your costs, and avoid an expensive mistake, then you need to invest in natural health today! Yours in Health, Dr. Andrew