I was reminded yesterday exactly why I was ready to quit medicine before I even started practicing.

Because the majority of the system is designed to keep you from improving yourself.

(At least when it comes to dealing with chronic health issues.)

The 7-Minute Medicine Trap

Think about it.

You go to your doctor and complain of gut issues, low energy, low libido, depression or you’re diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.

What happens next?

You’re given a prescription. A pill to suppress the symptom. Maybe a half-hearted recommendation to "eat better" or "exercise more." But that’s it.

• Not because these issues can’t be resolved (I know from experience they can be).

• Not because you’re not capable or willing to solve them.

It’s because getting to the root cause of these issues is not a priority in the medical system.

If it were, you’d be spending 60 minutes with your doctor—not 7—unpacking your sleep, diet, stress, and habits.

But that’s not how it works. The system is built to manage disease, not restore health.

Real Health Requires More Than a Prescription

The problem is that treating chronic illness isn’t just about getting relief from gut issues, fatigue, libido problems, or high blood pressure.

It’s about becoming a better version of yourself.

True health transformation isn’t just about fixing one thing. It requires fundamental changes in multiple areas of your life:

• Sleep quality and mindset

• Nutrition and physical activity

• Daily habits, routines, and relationships

Because when you address the roots of disease, everything shifts—not just your health.

The Ripple Effect of Real Health

I didn’t fully understand this until I started hearing it from my clients. They came to me for better energy or weight loss. But what they actually gained was far more than that:

• The confidence that comes with losing 30 pounds and putting on 10 pounds of muscle.

• The calm focus that emerges from better sleep and a structured health routine.

• The freedom of eating without constantly worrying if it will wreck their gut.

This is what true health is about.

And you cannot get that kind of transformation from a pill.

So What Can You Do?

If you’re stuck in the cycle of symptom suppression and want real, lasting change, it’s time to stop outsourcing your health to a system that wasn’t designed to help you thrive.

Start with the fundamentals:

1. Audit your habits. What’s the #1 thing holding back your health—sleep, stress, diet, movement? Start there.

2. Get objective data. Testing your gut health, hormones, and metabolic markers can provide real answers.

3. Prioritize consistency. Small, daily actions create transformation over time.

4. Work with someone who actually cares about results.

Because when you take charge of your health, you’re not just fixing a problem—you’re upgrading your entire life.

And that’s something no prescription can ever do.