Navigating Online Health Trends: Things may be different than they appear.
If you spend any time online, you probably see attractive advertisements promising you better health – through trendy self-diagnosis programs or convenient supplement subscriptions. These programs MIGHT help you advance your health goals, but please look a little deeper before you buy in:
Search engines and social media are great at showing you things that match your interests. So you see health-related ads in your feed because the algorithms know you care. But believe it or not, the companies behind those ads are working to maximize their own REVENUE, not your health.
Diagnostic tools are always improving – but even the best tools are limited, and getting it wrong can be COSTLY. Only your healthcare professional has the knowledge and expertise to create a complete, holistic picture from all the diagnostic tools and design the next step on your health journey.
There is no magic pill that makes everyone healthier, unfortunately. The goal of online supplement companies is to maximize their PROFITS, so they typically only sell a few products. But everyone’s health is different, so you probably won’t benefit from the products they’re selling.
Let’s face it: some of the online health brands look amazing. That’s because venture capitalists, candy conglomerates, and large chemical companies spend BILLIONS to own online health brands. Ask yourself why. Sadly, the answer isn’t because they want to make you healthier.
Finally, subscription models can be super convenient. But the worst part of online health subscriptions is their desire to keep “treating you” PERPETUALLY. By contrast, your healthcare professional works to address the underlying issue(s) so you don’t have to keep taking medication year-after-year.
Your healthcare professional is a uniquely valuable resource: she/he knows you, is committed to making you healthier, and monitors your progress – to ensure you achieve your health goals. It’s hard work, but it’s worth it – because your health is at stake. Even the best online health programs can’t compare.
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