Healthcare discussion

[Guest guest]

Colleagues,

There is a lot of anger and disagreement here - that's the reason why new and

better ideas can't evolve.? The real bottom line is that most people are in fear

of change, and most big corporations and MD's are in fear of losing personal

capital -? ask any MD and you will get a negative and passionate answer about

the health care reform bill.? Our current healthcare system excludes many

people, excludes many health conditions, and invites needless tests and

prescriptions.? Our healthcare system is basically run by insurance companies!?

That's what President Obama is trying to change.? Ask any Canadian if they like

their system - I've only heard good comments.?

I also think our current healthcare system encourages poor health and does not

discourage excess weight gain.? I had a client who moved to Ireland, was a

diabetic, morbidly obese, pregnant, and came back to the US because she wanted

to eat the way she normally did.? She told me that in Ireland, if you didn't

follow the protocol for diabetes and weight loss you would lose your coverage.?

Here in the US, we don't try to stop the overeating with better education, we

offer Bariatric Surgery (more money for the surgeons)! ? Do you think these guys

are going to vote for Healthcare Reform??

We are all passionate about this one way or another, but think of the millions

of people without insurance coverage.? Those of us who are lucky enough to have

coverage feel the most threatened by this plan.? President Obama has said over

and over again - if you like your plan - keep it!!!? That's the same thing he is

doing.?

By the way, many people leave the country to get healthcare - they go to India

for one.

Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD, CLT

The NATURAL dietitian

Specializing in Wellness and Prevention, Personal Nutrition Coaching

and Designer Lifestyle Plans to help you get on the health track

Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania

Internet and telecounseling available for distance clients

jpress50@...

If you are what you eat, then dietitians are the doctors of the future