The Latest from Trends Journal: "Heal Yourself Health Care"
Gerald Celente, respected trends predictor and founder of the Trends Research Institute, has been featured on most major media, including Oprah, Today, Good Morning America, CNN, MSN, Fox News, The Economist etc. His website lists dozens of savvy and ultimately “right on” predictions for major trends unfolding both in the nation and the world, including the rise of alternative medicine, the sustanable energy boom, the interest in spirituality and many more. Some of these predictions were even made back in the 1980s. Celente is the author of “Trends 2000” and the subscription-based “Trends Journal.”
So what is he predicting now? And whatever it is, it’s obvious from the respect he commands that there will be decision-makers everywhere sitting up and taking notice. He’s calling the new trend “Heal Yourself Health Care,” and it’s being driven by a confluence of several critical factors: The ever-escalating cost of conventional medicine and technology; the increasing numbers of people without insurance coverage; and an awakening public who no longer trusts the infallibility of the medical establishment, the FDA or toxic treatment options.
Here are a few excerpts showing Celente’s perspective:
“Evolving over the past two decades, along with growing acceptance of seeking alternative medical options, the 'Heal Yourself Health Care' trend is being driven by both the lack of money and the power of the mind. With some 47 million Americans uninsured and millions more with limited coverage and/or catastrophic protection, the 'lack of money' options are clear: Find affordable practitioners, seek practical solutions for health improvement … or deteriorate further.
"Energized by the 'power of the mind,' and an internet of information, even the well-to-do and the health insured are taking measures to heal themselves rather than going to the doctor or risk a hospital visit. Bombarded by a steady barrage of government warnings that popular prescription drugs can be deadly and debilitating – and understanding that US medical doctors lack education in complementary medicine and deal drugs as their first line of treatment – informed consumers are seeking safer and more effective healing solutions.”
“From vitamins and herbal tinctures to yoga and meditation, anything that is deemed 'naturally healing' to the body, improves the mind, is danger free and can be self-administered, will continue to thrive in good economic times and in bad. Old time brands with proven track records and newcomers with high quality standards will gain the greatest share of the expanding 'Heal Yourself Health Care' market. Physicians – medical, Chiropractic, naturopathic, etc. – who are skilled in an array of healing arts and “teach” their patients how to get and stay healthy (as well as 'treating' them) — will attract patients who want the freedom to comfortably select their health care options.”
Conclusion: Well, finally! For those of us who’ve been passionate about holistic healing, self-care and wellness for oh so many years now, this is just preaching to the choir. But it’s certainly exciting to see it recognized and validated now as a powerful and far-reaching official “trend!” Consciousness is rising—and this is just another indicator. Let’s hope the AMA and the insurance companies take notice.
