There are many issues that can spark a heated controversy in the US, one of them being our for-profit healthcare system. Each year, our country spends $4 trillion on healthcare, yet we’re sicker than ever. When you go to the doctor with a symptom, you’ll most likely walk out of the office with a prescription to manage or suppress that symptom, instead of treating the root cause.  This begs the question: who is this system built to serve? If the healthcare industry isn’t helping patients get healthier, what is its mission? On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear about major problems with the US healthcare system, including the overuse of pharmaceutical drug use and the overall management of funds.  We’re also going to be diving into reported COVID vaccine adverse effects and the problems with our reporting system. Most importantly, we’re diving into the importance of taking control of your health and why our tendency to avoid the root causes of illnesses is exacerbating our health problems. Now is a time for us to advocate for our health, and I hope you’ll join me on my mission to transform the wellness of our society. Listen in and enjoy the show!  In this episode you’ll discover: The number one cause of our epidemics of heart disease, cancer & other illnesses. Why food plays an important role in the health of our immune function. How many Americans are overweight or obese. Why heart disease is so prevalent in the US. How much money is wasted yearly in the US healthcare system. Why we need to consider metabolic health in our conversations about COVID-19. The top risk factors for death from COVID-19. What you should know about the COVID-19 vaccine and menstrual irregularities.  How the VAERS database works. The problem with gender bias in our healthcare system.  Which pharmaceutical company paid out the largest healthcare fraud settlement. The importance of informed consent. Why having a proper control group is an essential part of a clinical trial. The connection between the FDA and pharmaceutical companies. What absolute risk reduction is.  The number one authority over your personal health.  Items mentioned in this episode include: PaleoValley.com/model -- Use code MODEL for 15% off! Themodelhealthshow.com/c19 Themodelhealthshow.com/connect Anxiety, Fear, & the Risk of Death from COVID-19 – Episode 506 The Truth About the FDA – Episode 512 COVID mRNA Medications with Dr. Ron Brown – Episode 477 COVID & Sedentary Behavior with Mike Mutzel –Episode 475 Dopesick on Hulu The Crime of the Century on HBO See on Apple TV Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud *Download Transcript