This podcast episode of Crunchy Stewardship features cousins Katie and Chrissy diving into the significant monetary and intangible costs associated with unhealthy lifestyles, drawing on research and personal experiences. They explore how chronic diseases burden individuals and the healthcare system financially, while also highlighting the impact on mental, emotional, and social well-being. The conversation then shifts to the cost benefits of embracing a healthier, more natural way of living, grounded in biblical principles, and offers practical, budget-friendly strategies like reducing alcohol and tobacco, incorporating free physical activity, and prioritizing whole, nutritious foods. Katie and Chrissy also share personal anecdotes and cost-saving tips such as making homemade laundry detergent and bread, and opting for reusable alternatives like cloth diapers, emphasizing that small, consistent changes can lead to significant long-term health and financial advantages.

Episode Takeaway:

Consider the things in your life that could be costing you your health. Find small, simple steps that you can implement today to begin taking those baby steps to benefit your health in the years to come.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Crunchy Stewardship

00:44 The Cost of an Unhealthy Lifestyle

01:54 Monetary Costs of Chronic Illnesses

10:04 Intangible Costs of Poor Health

14:01 Preventing Chronic Diseases

16:30 Healthy Lifestyle Tips

29:00 Cost-Effective Healthy Living

45:23 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Links mentioned:

• CDC website that shares health expenses https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html
• CDC Chronic disease burden https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2015/14_0388.htm#:~:text=Among%20adults%20with%20chronic%20conditions,annual%20total%20expenditures%20(%247%2C116).
• NIH Article https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10830426/

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