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Doc's Commentary

The geometric growth in the Natural Health Field has caused an explosion of new health practitioners as well as new modalities to treat the almost infinite conditions which afflict the human species. Expenditures in research of what has become known as the Alternate Medicine resurgents has spawned confusion in the minds of the public as they try in increasing numbers, to balance the options available as they try to live in harmony with Mother Nature. While Cosmos Institute doesn’t wish to become just another "expert" in the field but rather an advocate of common sense approaches to life’s challenges we hope to suggest realistic solutions that can be used by the common man. We will strive to offer a monthly discourse on a wide selection of topics in the Natural Health/Environmental issues. We hope you will find them worthy of your serious consideration and may prompt you to further your inquiry into areas of special interest to you. We would enjoy receiving, by email, wellnessdoc@mac.com, your comments for future topics of general interest or comments, pro or con, on the content. May you have a happy/healthy day.

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Cosmos Beliefs and Practices Part IV

In the past two installments we talked about my personal experiences and the philosophy that is the bases of Cosmos Institute of Holistic Science. Having worked within the environment of the western medical community for many years as an Emergency Medical Technician I came to realize that basically western medicine didn’t treat the root of the problem, only the symptoms in order to alleviate the suffering. The path toward a healthy longevity was in preventing illness and disease, rather than trying to correct the problems after they occur. In order to accomplish this we needed to return to the source, Mother Nature, and learn from her the natural divine way to health. This entailed the confluence of the natural waters from the rivers of Body/Mind/Spirit into one treatment modality.

Unfortunately, as our science has improved we have tended to specialize our efforts and with the damaging effects of ego thrown into the equation we have improved our lives but at a cost. Each of the disciplines have jealously protected their turf and felt theirs was the only way toward perfect health. The medical doctors treat the Body; the psychologist treats the mind; and the spiritual leader treat the spirit; and never shall they be reunited. While nobody can be an expert in everything we need to recognize that no one has the full answer to solving our problems. How many physicians truly believe that if their patients will take a positive mental attitude, and place their care in the hands of their God, then the physicians success rate of healing will be infinitely improved. Physicians are personally responsible for only one third of the healing.

Therefore, Cosmos Institute of Holistic Science was started to be an advocate for PREVENTION OF ILLNESS AND DISEASE, rather than attempting to become a healing source once the illness has progressed to the point when expensive and aggressive intervention is required. Healthcare futurist and medical product inventor Nicholas J. Webb says in a book entitled The Cost of Being Sick; “Lousy nutritional habits, a ‘treatment vs. prevention’ medical industry mindset, and the high cost of paying for prescription drugs are all merging to create a health care ‘perfect storm’ that will, if left unattended, swallow the health care industry whole and take a lot of Americans down with it.” Reading that small book will convince you of the need to change your mindset in order to avoid the crash that is sure to come. According to a study from Fidelity Investments, a couple retiring today at age sixty-five will need approximately $160,000 in savings to cover their retirement medical expenses. When you consider that the health care cost are rising at 7-15 percent per year the paltry savings of $160,000 will rise to $500,000 to $2,225,000 in twenty years. How far are you from retirement? How can you pay for it if you are not able to make the savings now because of the personal health care cost due to being unable to afford health insurance that is the plight of more than 50 million fellow Americans?

If you would like a copy of the book for yourself to investigate this very real problem; you can obtain one by sending Cosmos Institute a check for $15 and a note requesting the book with your mailing address. The conclusions in the book show it is cheaper to be well than living with the pains of illness. Western Medicine is in trouble as we all are beginning to experience.

So how does Cosmos Institute of Holistic Science use the holistic approach to prevention? Recognizing that holistic prevention must involve the integration of Body/Mind/Spirit, our programs for each of these parts of the whole person are designed to return to the natural order of life. A paradigm shift is in process where the old techniques of healing are no longer working – in spite of the attempts we as a culture are becoming sicker. Cosmos Institute is a part of the new paradigm where healing is a process of bringing the body/mind/spirit into an integrated balance. In the laws of nature as one- paradigm fades away another more evolved system is taking its place. A phoenix born on the apathy of complacency and ignorance.

BODY: Since we believe invasive techniques and use of drugs (toxins) are contraindicated to the natural divine order of the universe; we advocate different techniques as preventive measures. We also take to heart the first dictum of the father of medicine Hippocrates, “to do no harm.” This would be impossible if we allowed toxins to invade our bodies. As an alternative we would advocate the philosophy of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) where physicians were paid to keep their patients Well, and when they became ill they were treated without compensation. TCM is an energy modality where health is attained by maintaining balance within the bio-system.

The practice of Homeopathy and Herbolism are also advocated as a natural method to promote a healthy longevity and lifestyle. Whenever a prescription drug is recommended, a homeopathic or herbal alternative is usually available.

The act of living creates toxins in our bodies from both internal and external sources. The most efficient and cost effective way to control these toxins is through a high quality supplement, which supplies the proper quantities and forms of antioxidants to neutralize these poisons. Cosmos Institute has spent considerable time finding a supplement that meets the high quality and science standard the Wellness Doc demanded. We have found such a line in the Pharmanex division of Nu Skin Enterprises. Not only is the science behind the products superior to anything we have seen, but they also have the available equipment to validate how well the supplement program is working with the individual client. If your supplement program isn’t providing your assurances that your long term health is improving and your program is working – then no matter how economical the cost, the money is wasted. It would be a tragedy to reach old age only to find out the program you were using didn’t work. The Wellness Doc wants assurances for himself long before it is too late to do anything about it. On June 19, 2002, the American Medical Association finally said: “Most people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone. Pending strong evidence of effectiveness from randomized trials, it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements. Cosmos Institute of Holistic Science heartily agree. You can investigate these supplements at the following website: www.wellnessdoc.pharmanex.com.

Physical activity is important at any age. Any good health program must include time for this important activity. Regardless of your current physical status, there is always need to improve and maintain it. Without it, ill health and a loss of weight management will surely follow. Cosmos Institute can help you on the path to safe, efficient physical program choices.

In Part V we will be discussing what we do for the Mind and in Part VI the Spirit. Join us next month for the continuing story.

(Part I, II & III can be seen in the archives)

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