via we like it raw, i read a full frontal attack on the health care strategies of the us presidential campaigns. here's a snippet:
We won't stop being sick until we stop making ourselves sick. Because - because there is a point where even the most universal government health program can't help you. They can't outlaw unhealthy food or alcohol or cigarettes. Just pot, sadly.
and this is coming from a 'regular guy' not one of my usual raw food bloggers. having recently read both fast food nation and diet for a new america (next on the list? the china study) this stuff is just par for the course for me these days. but it is fantastic to hear this in the mainstream media today. it's not some 'health freak' or vegetarian evangelist, or someone with a nutritional axe to grind. it was bill maher, who is an american political comedian-commentator. he gets round to having a go at everyone and everything, since it's his job to do so, but it's fabulous that he's attacking the root cause of burgeoning epidemics and not just blaming big pharma for everything. yes, they've got a lot to answer for, but every person in the states - and here in the uk, as we're also following in the footsteps of our trend-setting american cousins - can take their health into their own hands and get out of the 'feel unwell - take meds - feel unwell' cycle.
it's really not that hard. do some exercise. eat fresh fruit and veg. cut down on meat, alcohol, caffeine, sugar and dairy. feel better.
