Comments on: Dr. Carolyn Dean’s Top 12 Wellness Predictions for 2010 – Here’s the First 8!

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:59:05 +0000

Wow…great and extremely thoughtful predictions. Too bad she’s not in Congress with that type of mind. We need more like her and after listening to the Podcasts I’m extremely impressed and glad I found this site.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:18:34 +0000

Ben, Have you heard of the new healtier energy drink eFusjon? Wendy

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:10:36 +0000

I’ll echo the others’ comments that these are cool and interesting predictions. However, I’ll also play Devil’s Advocate like Patrick. I think these predictions will definitely happen, but not really in 2010. As human beings, we are inately attracted to the path of least resistance (some would say lazy). We love technology and convenience, all at a low cost. It takes a significant commitment to preventative health and human performance. The bottom line is that all of these predictions take work, and most of us are too busy, or set in our ways to change.

Here’s my advice to all the 30 somethings out there. Next time you visit your parents, look at all the medications they are taking. Then do some research on how you can prevent all the ailments they have by eating well, and keeping your key health factors optimal (Vit D., Magnesium, EFA’s, blood alkalinity). You will avoid all these medications, and their enormous cost burden on society. And even better, you’ll feel amazing, love life and stay lean.

Thanks to Dr. Dean for listing these out – if we all followed her predictions, the world would be a better place!

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:17:46 +0000

Hey Ben, I like Dr. Deans pridictions, respect & copy her life style & want to see more predictions and more articles from her during the coming year. Love all your guests & podcasts. Keep up the good work you are appreciated.

Jerry.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:05:07 +0000

Cool predictions and most make sense. But it seems like with higher gas prices and more walking and biking, wireless technology will have to increase especially in the business world.

By: Jim McIntosh

Jim McIntosh — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:04:03 +0000

I already do several of her predictions

By: Lila

Lila — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:51:18 +0000

Being like-minded I am hopeful for the predictions to become reality but I don’t see the changes being welcomed by my co-workers.

By: Barb

Barb — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:05:46 +0000

It’s amazing how her prediction are parallel to my thoughts. I have been studying natural health so I can take care of my family, learning how to grow a garden so we can eat healthy food and cutting out the excess and trying to live a more simplified life of healthy choices. Can’t wait to read about the last 4 predictions! Thanks for sharing.

By: Tommy Nosek

Tommy Nosek — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:55:51 +0000

I hope these come true, however, the people I work and associate with, probably would have a difficult time adjusting to these predictions.

By: cindy

cindy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:27:25 +0000

I think she is right on. So many people are saying these very words right now.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:19:43 +0000

I don’t buy a lot of this. This all sounds like a slippery slope fallacy that the economy will continue to tumble and tumble into this bottomless pit of despair and widespread poverty. Things will have to really come apart AT THE SEAMS before you’ll see your average joe American giving up his car, his TV, his cell phone and his processed foods. There will be mass scapegoating and rioting before all that happens.

Though, I like the idea of renting a plot of land and paying a farmer to cultivate it. I’ll need to look into that for sure…

By: Janel

Janel — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:18:05 +0000

I’d love to see the rest of her predictions. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we begin (or continue) to live as she predicts? Her predictions are a great way to evaluate your lifestyle!

By: Lou

Lou — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:28:49 +0000

This is the kind of message that needs to be put into more and more people. Wake up America and let’s stop supporting big businesses who are subsidized by government.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:42:21 +0000

I love her predictions. I think it’s exactly what’s been needed all along, however, not to be a doubting Thomas, but I agree with Jill, I don’t think people will give up their cell phones. The information age is upon us and people will be reaching out to stay in tuned more. I too am on the upswing of taking me and my family in the direction that less is more. We’ve always spent good quality time together and we’ve never been to Disney. As for younger generations knowing basic needs. They need to be taught. We’ve taught them that cell phones and cars are necessities. My twelve year old doesn’t have a cell phone, nor will she until she has a job that she can pay for it herself. We only have one car, but we’re trying to move closer to everything so we won’t even need that. If more people thought this way it would really make a difference. Until then I think that we all just have to do the best we can minding our own selves and anyone that we can pull along for the ride is welcome to come. Lets see the other predictions.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:34:35 +0000

Sounds more like a “wish List” than a prediction!
But it all sounds good to me and I hope her wish comes true

By: Donna Rice

Donna Rice — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:32:40 +0000

I think you also need to look at the impact of baby boomers retiring,and looking for a simpler life. Stepping away from technology and TV and back into the outdoors and gardens.

By: Alan

Alan — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:24:51 +0000

Totally agree with all her predictions and comments. Soceity will be all the better for going back to some real core values of good health and “self preservation” rather than materialistic “adverts” and increasing poor health from obesity and information overload (bengreenfieldfitness.com excepted!)etc.

I’m on the CEO dominatotr program and no I do not own a carbon frame bike that cost thousands of pounds (I’m British)as I am overweight still but I love the training and good health benefits that come from setting such goals.

As they say I wake up and smell the coffee and see nature the real way, not on a computer screen. Show me the remaining predictions Ben!

Alan.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:22:37 +0000

I hope these predictions are right because they are the right thing to do.

By: Colleen Cihak

Colleen Cihak — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:09:24 +0000

I find them interesting and probably quite true if things don’t turn around which I don’t expect them to. Younger generations need to have the know how for basic needs.

By: Barb

Barb — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:03:48 +0000

ok lets hear the rest.

By: Donn Raseman

Donn Raseman — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:48:29 +0000

Interesting stuff, although some of it looks like she’s planning for an economic downturn. I love the fact that she’s never owned a car!

By: zac

zac — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:44:49 +0000

I think Dr. Dean is right on! My day job is an economist and my hobby is triathlon/well being so this article was of particular interest to me. Consumers are over-spent and over-borrowed and a new era of frugality is upon us. There will be less trips to restaurants and more gathering around the table for family meals, less vacations to Disney Land and more camping and hiking trips and with all this will come a realization of what’s important in life – not borrowing or spending. Rather, savings for retirement and education, you and your families well being, health and ensuring that our kids (and parents) are looked after is what counts. Not to mention charity. Bravo Doc!

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:38:55 +0000

I LOVE these predictions! This is exactly the world we should be living in. Just an FYI too – my partner and I are part of the growing masses who are making a world like this become a fast reality!

By: jill

jill — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:38:34 +0000

I like these predictions and think it could lead to a more healthy nation. However, some of the predictions will require time from people (ie. growing your own fruits and veggies) and I don’t believe people will go back to doing things themselves. Perhaps, they will prove me wrong. And, I’d love to see prediciton #7 come true, but too many are attached to the blackberry and cell phone regardless of finances.
I would love to see these predictions come true, I’m just not sure our society can or will actually do it.