The Miracle Treatment

What if there was a treatment that could have the following results:

• 50% less likely to die or have recurrent breast cancer
• Reduce risk of colon cancer by 60%
• Lower stroke risk by 27%
• Lower incidence of heart disease and high blood pressure by 40% and chance of developing type II diabetes by 58%
• Be twice as effective in treating type II diabetes than the standard insulin prescription and save $2,250 per person per year when compared to the cost of standard drug treatments
• 40% less likely to develop Alzheimers
• Treat depression as effectively as Prozac or behavioral therapy

What if this treatment was available to everyone for free and with little to no potential side effects for most people?  Wouldn’t everybody use it?  You would think so, but for some reason we are not.  The treatment is simple, it is regular physical activity.  Even with all the known benefits of physical activity, over half of US adults are not meeting activity recommendations.  Incorporating physical activity into your lifestyle is one of the most important decisions you can make for your overall health.  All it takes is 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercises each week (that’s only 30 minutes, 5 days per week).  This includes activities such as a brisk walk, slow bike ride, or water aerobics.  Adding in 2 days per week of strength training can have the additional benefit of increasing bone strength and muscle fitness.  If you have a known history of significant heart disease or if you have chest pain with exertion, you should consult with your primary care physician or cardiologist prior to starting a new exercise program.

Make your 2018 New Year’s resolution to become more active and take better care of yourself.  If you need guidance or have joint problems, pain, numbness, balance issues etc that are keeping you from being able to be active we can likely help. Dr Pepper specializes in non-operative treatment options for all types of musculoskeletal conditions and would be happy to see you. There may also be surgical procedures that could improve your mobility and quality of life that she can discuss with you.

Reference:

EIM FactSheet, ACSM