Fixing the American Health Crisis
March 9, 2025
How dooable health®️ is Making a Difference in the American Health Crisis
America has been facing a health crisis for several decades. With 6 in 10 Americans living with at least one chronic disease and 4 in 10 struggling with two or more, we in Functional Medicine have known for many years that something needs to change. Mental health issues, autoimmune diseases, and disorders like cancer, asthma, and other inflammatory health conditions are rising faster than anyone can keep up. Per capita, health spending on an individual with chronic disease is eight times that of a healthy person. Ninety percent of the Nation’s $4.5 trillion in annual healthcare expenditures is for people with chronic and mental health conditions.
Up until now, the focus of our healthcare system has been on managing disease, not preventing it.
In response to this, the White House is radically shifting the approach to healthcare in America, and finally beginning to view chronic disease from a root cause medicine perspective—identifying the true sources of illness and addressing them before they progress into disease states.
The U.S. has one of the highest rates of chronic diseases compared to other developed countries. Yet, our system is largely focused on symptom management through medication. What if, instead, we concentrated on preventing these diseases by targeting the root causes, by understanding how factors like diet, lifestyle, environmental toxins, and emotional stress contribute to chronic diseases, we can shift away from managing symptoms to eliminating the underlying causes, creating a lasting approach to health.
As our nation looks to prioritize the health of its citizens, policies should move toward the prevention of chronic disease and the promotion of healthier lifestyles, Transparent data and government efforts are essential, ensuring that our food, healthcare systems, and lifestyle recommendations all support true health—not just the treatment of disease.
Since 2011, we’ve partnered with employers across industries—from first responders to corporate teams and municipalities—to drive meaningful wellness transformations. We use a root-cause perspective, advanced technology, and in-person visits from our team of wellness experts to transform health outcomes, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being, resulting in more resilient and healthier teams.
Some of the life-changing outcomes our clients have achieved include:
Reversing pre-diabetes and reducing dependence on medications
Lowering blood pressure and eliminating gout
Avoiding bariatric surgery
Overcoming anxiety, stress, and burnout
Eliminating reliance on anti-inflammatory medications
Overcoming substance dependence
Losing excess body fat
Are you ready to make a difference in the health and productivity of your organization? Reach out to us today and learn more about how dooable health® can help transform the wellness of your workplace!
The root cause medicine approach isn’t just a model for individual health—it’s the key to reversing the chronic disease crisis and ensuring a healthier, more vibrant future for the health of all Americans!
Schedule time with our team to transform the wellness of your workplace and contribute to fixing the American health crisis: https://dooable.com/contact/
Resources
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/establishing-the-presidents-make-america-healthy-again-commission
