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Pet Health Insurance- The Blue Pill or the Red Pill?
05/24/2008 - By Robert VP Vitality Science. His articles have been published in Fido Friendly, Natural Awakeni Playing off the red/blue pill choices in the Matrix, this article discusses taking responsibility for the health choices we make for our pets, and allow to be made for us.
In the movie trilogy “The Matrix”, taking the Blue Pill symbolized being content with the status quo. Taking the Red Pill symbolized an awareness, on some level, that things are not as they appear; and a willingness to die to restore free will to man kind. Paraphrasing Morpheus, as Neo reaches for the red pill. Morpheus says "Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more."
People lack self-control. They want what they want. If it makes them deathly ill, instead of changing their habits they want a Blue Pill to make them better. It seems the inmates are running the asylum. And the market place has responded!
Alas, the AMA/AVMA has succumbed to the pressure from patients and the perks from the pharmaceutical industry.
Unbelievably, our government allows big pharm to advertise direct to the consumer. And advertise they do! Consumers are bombarded with pharmaceutical advertising in magazines, newspapers, radio, television, sports events, and the world–wide-web. Talk about being pre-sold, and predisposed!
No wonder tens-of-millions of people and their pets are taking multiple meds. Meds have side effects; multiple meds have multiple side effects. There are pills just for the side effects. Tic-toc. Tic-toc. Tic-toc!
The High Cost of Pet Health Care
The medical complexes’ high-priced spin-doctors are quick to point out that we are living longer, but what about “quality of life”? Tens-of-millions of people and their pets are dependent on daily medications; daily use causes the bodies’ natural defense systems to atrophy, leading to a lifetime of dependence. Isn’t there something inherently wrong when medication fails to heal and is addictive?
While you can never put a price on your pet’s health, by far the highest price you will pay is when it is compromised!
Pet Health Care is a multi-billion dollar business. Profits are tied to expanding the market, increasing premiums, reducing coverage, while keeping a tight reign on the costs of the care given. Do you really want to put your pet’s health in the hands of a profit driven business?
Be mindful that having pet health insurance is no guarantee that you will get the finest care, or that the care you receive will get your pet better.
Let’s hypothetically say you are tied to a railroad track and a train is coming at a very high rate of speed. A representative of the medical industrial complex and I find you at the same time. You ask for help. The medical representative asks you if you have medical coverage (a Blue Pill), whereas I offer you a knife (Red Pill) to cut yourself free. Which would you choose?
The fact is that train is barreling down on everyone who has entrusted their pet’s health to the health care system. The good news is- if you opt for the Red Pill today, you can avoid all but the catastrophic.
What about preexisting health conditions, you might ask? This may surprise you but most diseases are reversible. Seeming “miracles” happen when people make healthier choices for their pets.
The Chicken or the Egg?
The law of “Cause and Effect” states for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction. Logically, if you are interested in restoring your pet’s health you nourish the cause, instead of medicating the effect!
The award winning movie “Super Size Me” is evidence that a steady diet of junk and fast food is unhealthy. The doctors monitoring Morgan Spurlock, producer/director and guinea pig could not believe that the human body could break down so quickly! Now, what does your pet’s diet consist of? Commercial pet food is the equivalent of fast food!
“Fully 90% of all chronic disease is caused by an unhealthy intestinal system.” The Royal Society of Medicine Great Britain
When an unhealthy pet gets the nourishment it needs on a daily basis, it will begin to heal itself, eventually eliminating the need for medications.
Changing your pet’s diet to include mostly healthy food choices, plus, daily supplements of soil-based probiotics and digestive enzymes will go a long way to restoring and maintaining a healthy GI tract.
If you were to take a survey of pet owners struggling with chronic illnesses, it should be no surprise that 95%+ have opted for the Blue Pill, meaning only 5% chose the Red Pill. News Flash: There are plenty of testimonials of pets who “miraculously” got better once they abandoned the Blue Pill philosophy.
The biggest problem with taking the Red Pill is that it means taking personal responsibility- educating yourself about healthy choices, and changing your pet’s eating and exercise habits accordingly.
A Guarantee with Dividends
If you were to reinvest your monthly pet health care premiums into better quality food (not pet food, unless it’s truly organic), and high quality bioavailable supplements, within 30 days your pet would look better, feel better, and be well on its way to living a longer, healthier, and happier life.
About the Author: His articles have been published in Fido Friendly, Natural Awakenings, Ani-Med (an ASPCA affiliate), Pet Style, Professors House, and numerous pet websites and organizations. Videos, more articles and information are available at www.vitalityscience.com