MY THREE CENTS ON THE MEDICAL SYSTEM
#SEEINGMEDICALFUTURENOW

FIRST OF ALL, there are a lot of changes on the horizon from chemical applications to hardware (devices for measuring and diagnostic - no, low and high tech). Will these changes benefit humankind in a holistic way or simply advance us to a more bionic hybrid? Obviously, if we can create a functional heart with a 3D printer - that is a huge advancement to say the least. The obstacles I see are adaptability and being proactive on both sides of the table: practitioner and patient/client. More dialogue and more invitation and up to date information to the public for participation from all walks of life and more affordability health care that encompasses and rewards being proactive on both sides of the table. Less is more in terms of chemical and mechanical invasiveness and it would be prudent to seek less of both since at the moment health costs are a runaway budget that is putting a strain on ALL OF US. 

THE MILLION DOLLAR (OR TRILLION DOLLAR) QUESTION
Where and what (besides feeling better and yes, that is its own reward) is the payoff for eating better, exercising, lowering stress and changing bad habits to good ones? In the current medical climate, there is little to none for taking care of one's health as an individual in efforts of choice and changing one's lifestyle to a healthy one. The medical system smiles and congratulates this proactivity but does little to support beyond 'atta boy/girl' pats on the back. Preventative to my way of thinking, starts from how and what foods we choose (quality, grass fed, certified organic, non processed foods, non-fast food), the portions we eat, the regular fitness we do, how we handle stress, change unhealthy behavior to healthy habits, connect to ourselves, each other and nature (those are vital and healthy for a fulfilling existence). 

OUR MEDICAL SYSTEM needs to be based on actually helping individuals be proactive with their health and lifestyles as already described above (showing up for shots and diagnostics yearly or more as preventative are not for the most part, a wholesome preventative that promotes and gives real resources for health through better decisions in our daily lives from food choices to exercising to handling stress. 
WHY WAIT until we are sick to become active with our own health? Seek an integrative health practitioner or a reputable health coach or nutritionist that can help you navigate through making your journey to feeling better one that you can do on your own. It can be a successful and enjoyable journey if you are willing to put in the effort, time and learning to make the changes to healthier way of living.