Your Health Is a DIY Project
No One’s Coming to Fix Your Health (But You Already Knew That)
One thing is crystal clear; food plays a massive role in our health and well-being. Most of us know that.
But here’s the question we need to start asking more seriously:
Who’s looking out for your health?
If you assume it’s your doctor, the FDA, your health insurance provider, or even the farmer down the road… you might want to take a closer look. The truth is, when it comes to your health, you're the only one who is fully invested in it.
Like it or not, it’s a DIY project.
Let’s Try and Break it Down:
DOCTORS MEAN WELL, BUT…
Most doctors go into medicine to help people. But the reality is, the healthcare system isn’t designed to keep you well. It’s built to manage disease.
Hospitals and clinics are for-profit operations
Time with patients is limited
Prevention isn’t the focus—prescriptions are
That doesn’t make your doctor a villain. It just means you can’t outsource your well-being entirely to a system that benefits when you're unwell.
The FDA and USDA: Entangled and Concerning
These government agencies were originally meant to protect public health. But over the years, they've been heavily influenced—if not outright controlled—by the industries they regulate.
The FDA holds drug patents while supposedly regulating Big Pharma
The USDA oversees meat safety but is deeply entangled with industrial agriculture
Lobbying money shapes policies more than public interest does
It’s hard to believe these organizations are unbiased when they benefit from the very industries they’re supposed to keep in check.
Insurance Companies Care About Costs, Not Care
Health insurance is a game of fine print and claims processing.
Preventative care often takes a backseat to emergency interventions
Claims are routinely questioned or rejected
Their goal is to limit payouts, not improve your long-term health
Sure, having coverage is important, but it’s not the same as having an advocate.
Not All Farmers Are Focused on Health, Either
We love the idea of the wholesome farmer—but large-scale agriculture is a business, too.
Most conventional farms prioritize yield over nutrition
Chemical inputs and confined animal operations are standard practice
They’re responding to industrial demand, not personal well-being
What Does This Mean for You?
It means this: your health is your responsibility. You already knew that though.
It’s not bad news—it’s empowering.
You get to choose what you eat, who you support and how you care for your body.
Here’s how to take the DIY approach:
Question the source of your food, your meds, and your information
Choose nutrient-dense, whole foods from trustworthy producers
Invest in prevention—movement, rest, sunlight, and connection
Support local and regenerative farms that care about more than just the bottom line
No, you don’t need to be perfect. But you do need to be proactive.
In today’s world, health isn’t handed to you. You build it. In the end, you are what you eat.
As you know, we sell 100% grass-fed beef. It’s a better choice for better health.
Cheers!
Jim