Your Health is Your Responsibility: Be a Consumer

 We are empowered to make decisions in so many aspects of our lives, from the foods we eat, to the clothes we wear, what we drive or listen to on the stereo. So, why don't we take the reigns with our own health and our bodies?

Have you ever thought about what it means to be a true consumer when it comes to your health? Too often, people find themselves in the backseat, passively following orders without much thought or input.

In the world of health and wellness, it’s common for patients to be told what to do and to follow instructions without question. We assume that because someone is wearing a white lab coat, they automatically know what’s best for us. While expertise matters, no one understands your body better than you. Your instincts and intuition are valuable, and they deserve a place in your decision-making process.

Think about how you make choices in other areas of life. The clothes you’re wearing right now? You chose the style, color, and fit. The car you drive? You picked it because it worked for your preferences and needs. Yet when it comes to health, many people surrender that same agency. This “lab coat effect” can make us feel like we don’t have the right to question or participate in decisions about our care.

I’ve met many people who later regretted ignoring their gut feelings in favor of blindly following a protocol. While medical guidance and best practices are important, they are not always tailored to the individual. That’s why it’s essential to educate yourself, ask questions, and weigh expert opinions against what feels right for you.

Being a consumer of your health means taking ownership. It means balancing professional advice with your own intuition and values. It means recognizing that while doctors and practitioners can guide you, the final decisions should align with your unique needs and belief system.

So do your research. Listen carefully to expert recommendations. But also trust yourself. Because in the end, your health is your responsibility, and your voice matters.

Serving Colorado from our centrally located office in Westminster and seeing clients from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, Denver and Boulder, we can also help globally via WebCam such as Zoom or FaceTime.

Anu Lawrence owned Egoscue Method clinics for over a decade before moving to private practice in 2022 and is a certified master instructor in the Egoscue Method, having learned the craft from Pete Egoscue directly.