Health Span vs. Lifespan: What Really Matters for Wellness
What would you choose: an active, vibrant life until 85, or existing until 100 with declining health and mobility?
This isn't just a theoretical question – it's a choice we're making every day through our health decisions, whether we realize it or not.
The average human lifespan has doubled in the past 150 years.
But studies show that the years we spend in poor health have increased too.
Feeling tired, and having aches and pains throughout your body as you age is not normal.
It's not part of the aging process.
We've normalized decline, accepting deterioration as inevitable when it often isn't.
The Hidden Danger of Reactive Health Management
Most of us treat our cars better than our bodies. We change the oil regularly, rotate the tires, and perform scheduled maintenance.
But it comes to our health, we often wait until something breaks down before taking action. This reactive approach to health management is like waiting for your engine to fail before checking the oil.
"Disease hides very well," notes Sam Tejada. "How many times have you heard of someone suddenly diagnosed with stage four cancer? What happened at stages one, two, and three?"
The reality is that many serious health conditions develop silently, showing few or no symptoms until they've progressed significantly.
Understanding Disease Progression: What You Can't See Can Hurt You
The human body is remarkably resilient – sometimes too resilient for our own good. It can compensate for developing health issues for years before showing obvious symptoms. By the time you feel something is wrong, the underlying problem may have been developing for months or even years.
This silent progression is particularly dangerous because it gives us a false sense of security. We mistake the absence of symptoms for the presence of health when in reality, they're not the same thing at all.
Simple Steps to Take Control Today
The good news? You don't need a medical degree or expensive equipment to start taking control of your health. Here are proven strategies that anyone can implement:
The Power of 10,000 Daily Steps
Would you believe that walking 10,000 steps a day is equivalent to running 70 marathons in a year? It's true. This simple activity, requiring no special equipment or training, can dramatically improve your health outcomes. The key is consistency – making it a daily habit rather than an occasional effort.
Action Steps: How to Start Your Proactive Health Journey
Get Baseline Testing
Comprehensive blood work
Food sensitivity testing
Metabolic rate assessment
Implement Daily Movement
Set a step goal
Find activities you enjoy
Make movement part of your routine
Track Your Data
Use a wearable device
Monitor your sleep
Track your hydration
Regular Check-ins
Schedule regular health assessments
Monitor your progress
Adjust your approach based on results
Your Future Self Will Thank You
You can’t trade your health for anything. Most people neglect this until it’s too late… And then would give anything to have their health back.
Without your health, you have nothing.
The choice is yours: Will you wait for a wake-up call, or will you take control of your health today?
The best time to take care of your health was yesterday. The second best time is now.