Synopsis

In Canada, and indeed most countries around the world, have epidemic proportions of disease, numbers that seem to rise exponentially every year. Heart disease, cancers of every type, worsening mental health challenges, stress and anxiety levels through the roof, coupled with overly accessible non-nutritional food options and over-prescribed pharmaceuticals, addiction, loneliness and isolation in a world teeming with 7 billion people. There is an air of unrest, of stagnancy, of overworked, underpaid, stressed out folks continually close to their breaking point. Epic numbers take stress-leave, sick-leave, drowning in their exhaustion, hoping for a tiny bit of reprieve, desperate for respite.

In this book, we'll explore ways to address the often backwards structure of treating sickness and reframe the common mindset to health maintenance, beginning with a preventative healthcare approach and supportive community systems. Through research, statistics, accounts of intentional communities, ecologically responsible and humanity concerned companies, heartfelt ideas from patients and with the collaborative energy that builds from late-night, somewhat delirious but inspiring conversations, I invite you to engage in this important movement toward actually caring for the wellness of people, animals and the planet. It's an opportunity to dive into several iconoclastic ideas and entertain innovations from several brilliant organizations, communities and people. There can be benefit to using utopian ideals as a starting point for change. Join this journey to stretch the minds and hearts of the Earth population, and find that new perspective contributes to never before thought of ideas, which leads to creating solutions at the same time. Through looking at current systems for healthcare, education, economics, ecology, we'll discuss why change is necessary and steps to take to shift global perspective and implement movement in not only healthcare, but in all of these areas.

Experiential investigation shows, on the issues facing a diverse number of those suffering, people's respective desire for healing and wholeness is common. There is an individual and collective need to feel heard and be listened to. No matter where you go on the globe, everyone is striving for a balance, to do more than just survive, worry about their families, financial situations and sometimes themselves. I've had the unique opportunity to work with, treat, be surrounded by the inner brilliance of, and hold space for thousands of such souls. The consensus of my daily research has been a resounding call for a maturing of the way we are treated and how we treat each other. A genuine aptitude toward prevention versus sick-care. A wanting for moments of stillness within the busy. Feeling ease instead of constant stress. Funding for wellness, education and nutrition, sustainable ecology, replacing toxic food and corrupt corporate control. The list could go on for miles. This is evidence enough to want to challenge our current systems and contemplate a new future of healthcare. This passion to share accumulated knowledge, experience and perspective must be expressed to be able to contribute toward a transition, until a tipping point can be reached. Realized change is of the highest value. The greatest honour and legacy for humans is to give those left behind a thriving chance.

Sales arguments

• The health of humanity depends on the health of the planet, including ecological and economic systems. Here is information discussing the transformation of global economics to include planetary health, leading to improved health of all that live here. By Hunter Lovins and John Fullerton for the Capital Institute https://greenmoney.com/transforming-finance/
• Anxiety Disorders were the sixth leading cause of disability in 2010, globally. This was recorded in high income and low to middle income countries. More info can be found at Cambridge.org The global burden of anxiety disorders in 2010
• Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada, after cancer, and it is the leading cause of death globally. In 2015, 8.9 million people died from heart disease, that is 45% of all non-communicable disease worldwide. Canada.ca Report from the Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System: Heart Disease in Canada, 2018
• According to Niki Gratrix, nutritionist, research has found that exposure to childhood trauma can increase risk factors for chronic conditions later in life. For example, a 6 x greater risk of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia. 400% increase risk of developing depression, anxiety, dementia. 12 x greater likelihood of attempting suicide. 200% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, infertility and menstrual abnormalities. 3.5 x increased risk of heart disease and lung cancer.
• Here is a very exciting, leading-edge group creating new structure possibilities for healthier businesses, corporations and public sectors! Citizens creating change! Managing the chaos. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwe9yYDikkI&feature=youtu.be

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Audience

The reader is someone who is questioning/frustrated/disheartened with global systems, such as the current approach of sick care in Canada or any other country, has an emotional connection to inefficiencies within the system, and holds a deep desire to feel heard when it comes to their bodies, their health and what works for them in regards to personal care. Radical transformation of Healthcare in Canada is a necessary shift in order for all of us to be supported in leading healthier lifestyles. There are many books and programs designed to help individuals improve their lives personally, but without support on a systemic level, effective results will remain lower than optimal for millions of Canadians, as well as for global citizens.