As an RN for 50 years ( recently retired) I have witnessed first hand the gradual shift from treating the causes of illness ie: obesity, diabetes=acidic bodies due to diet and inactivity, which then leads to other diseases like cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, retinal issues, osteoporosis etc. Instead the approach is now symptom related. Treat the elevated bood sugar and elevated blood pressure with prescriptions for instance. There is little attention placed on those things that produce good health and a strong immune system. Many patients see pharma commercials and want "that pill" they saw adverised, rather than putting forth the effort to reverse the affects of a poor diet, lack of exercise, fresh air, sunshine and chronic dehydration and acidosis due to consuming large quantities of soda instead of water.
Your health is valuable. Treat your body & health as the most valuable thing you have. 😇