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So you think there's nothing you can do about getting sick as you age? Recent studies show that 70 percent of diseases that kill us are lifestyle-related and preventable.

So, how we live and what we do - or don't do - determines seven out of every ten deaths.

That's pretty shocking.


If you could decrease your chance of being among these statistics, would you? Many chronic diseases can be prevented or lessened through basic lifestyle changes. Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating are major contributors to obesity, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Only smoking causes more "preventable" deaths.

Since Dr. Sam is both a traditional medicine doctor, and one who embraces many complementary and alternative approaches to wellness, he believes prevention is the single most important key to heath and wellness. And it's something we have control over.


Related Articles

Following are Dr. Sam's articles focusing on key prevention topics located in this site.


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Should you walk, run, or jog?

Walking is the perfect exercise

Health benefits of walking

Walking shoes

Before you start walking

Taking your pulse


Healthy Eating

Chocolate: More than just yummy - it's good for you!

Eat right to reduce inflammation

Get calcium in your diet

Helpful tips to get calcium every day

What if you can't tolerate dairy products?

Why is healthy eating such a mystery?

Dieting Mediterranean style


Weight Loss

How I lost 100 pounds

Weight loss - a common-sense problem

Take responsibility for your weight problem


Healthy Body

Serious thoughts for a couch potato

Take care of your heart

Reduce your risk of stroke

Reduce your risk of lung disease

Cholesterol facts

High blood pressure


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