Unpopular opinion (but still true):
If you're in good health, it isn’t because you did something right.
If you're in poor health, it isn't because you did something wrong.
It's OK to want the illusion of control over your health, but that's all it is.
An illusion. (1/6)
If you're in good health, it isn’t because you did something right.
If you're in poor health, it isn't because you did something wrong.
It's OK to want the illusion of control over your health, but that's all it is.
An illusion. (1/6)
Sure, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of illness...
Get enough sleep. Stop smoking. Reduce your stress. Drink alcohol in moderation. Try to be as active as possible. Practice safe sex. Eat lots of fruit and veg. Get vaccinated. Wear a damn mask! (2/6)
Get enough sleep. Stop smoking. Reduce your stress. Drink alcohol in moderation. Try to be as active as possible. Practice safe sex. Eat lots of fruit and veg. Get vaccinated. Wear a damn mask! (2/6)
But reducing your risk of illness does not guarantee good health. Because health is predominantly controlled by factors outside of your control...
Genetics. Your parents income. Your childhood experiences. Your environment. Where you went to school. Food availability. (3/6)
Genetics. Your parents income. Your childhood experiences. Your environment. Where you went to school. Food availability. (3/6)
The reason it's an unpopular opinion is because we have been sold a lie for so long, it's hard not to buy into it.
There is money to be made in selling health. And whenever there is money to be made, you'll find people who are willing to exploit you for profit. (4/6)
There is money to be made in selling health. And whenever there is money to be made, you'll find people who are willing to exploit you for profit. (4/6)
Which is how the church of healthism was born.
The church worships the idea of health.
They will tell you that there are two types of people in this world. Those that are healthy and belong to the church. And those who are not BECAUSE they don't belong to the church. (5/6)
The church worships the idea of health.
They will tell you that there are two types of people in this world. Those that are healthy and belong to the church. And those who are not BECAUSE they don't belong to the church. (5/6)
They use their religion as an excuse for exploiting their followers and discriminating against those who don't meet their admission criteria.
Sound familiar?
Don't be fooled folks. This was never about health. This is just abelism and white supremacy at its finest. (6/6)
Sound familiar?
Don't be fooled folks. This was never about health. This is just abelism and white supremacy at its finest. (6/6)
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