Oasis of Hope is an alternative medicine practice focused on providing care to patients with chronic illnesses, including cancer. Using natural integrative treatment practices, Oasis of Hope has treated more than 100,000 people from over 50 countries. It has a team of licensed oncologists and physicians led by Dr. Francisco Contreras. Dr. Contreras is featured in the five-episode documentary series "Healthy Long Life" on Amazon Prime Video. The docuseries explores some of the root causes of chronic illness in the United States, chief among them unhealthy diets and obesity. A trailer of the documentary is available on HealthyLongLife.com.
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index of 30 and above. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the country’s obesity prevalence grew from 30.5 percent in 1999-2000 to 42.4 percent in 2017-2018. Some demographics were more affected by obesity. For example, Black adults had the highest obesity prevalence at 49.6 percent, followed by Hispanic adults at 44.8 percent. Obesity prevalence among White adults stood at 42.2 percent. Looking at specific age groups, obesity prevalence was highest among adults aged 40-59 years (44.8 percent) followed by those aged 60 and above (42.8 percent).
Obesity is associated with several chronic conditions including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Unfortunately, despite the risks, obesity has increased in America, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2021 Harris Poll found that 42 percent of US adults gained weight since 2020, with the average amount of weight added averaging 29 pounds.
The documentary “Healthy Long Life” gives people nutritional insights to support healthy diets and lifestyles. It also introduces people to ancient healing traditions they can use to regain their vitality and live long healthy lives.
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