FAQs : AnAverageJoe's quest for wellness

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What’s your return policy?

None! This site does not sell any products or services.

Do you have customer service?

The site is run by volunteers, we’ll do our best to answer your questions. Full disclosure…the creator of AnAverageJoes is not a medical doctor so we cannot provide medical advice. AnAverageJoes makes no medical claims, only opinions for further study and the experiences of what worked for me, friends and family. All of the references used on this site can be found in the [Menu] bar or embedded in the text [Link to…] You are strongly encouraged to do your own research. To be crystal clear, AnAverageJoes does not provide medical advice. Only board certified medical health professionals are permitted to give medical advice.

What makes this health site different?

This site is not about the promoting the next diet “fad” products, or “super foods” or “supplements” or “exercises.” The purpose of this site is to provide insight into what makes us fat. Once you understand the affect of inflammation and how hormones processes and store energy, then losing weight is simple and a guaranteed outcome of any diet.

Since the creator of AnAverageJoes is not a researcher or doctor, none of the information that AnAverageJoes presents is propriety. The site is based upon medical research from open sources. For this reason, everything on the site is free. What’s unique about this site is how the information is correlated to draw health conclusions different from those found in the mainstream health media. To quote Albert Einstein, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used to create them.”

If you find the information helpful or wrong then please let us know. If you would like to support the cause and help spread AnAverageJoe’s wellness message then consider making a [donation].

Is this information dangerous to my health?

Everyone is unique. A health benefit for one person, might not benefit another, in fact it just might be harmful. For this reason everyone is strongly encouraged on your quest for wellness to engage your health practitioner. For those of you who don’t have a doctor or can’t find one, you own the consequences of your actions. Anyone on medications or with a pre-existing medical condition is especially high risk and MUST consult their doctor.

WARNING – Radically changing your diet or embarking on a strenuous exercise plan CAN KILL YOU!

There is so much health related information published, how do I find the truth?

A constant challenge on the quest for wellness is the fact that many health practitioners, including doctors have antiquated ideas of nutrition, health and wellness. The proof, 71% of North Americans are now overweight. Ask yourself, if all the expert opinions and science are so right, then why are we as a society so overweight, feel like crap most of the time, and are getting sicker? That is not to say, you have to become an health expert. What it implies is developing an awareness and understanding of “health choices” that work for you. Freedom of choice is the ultimate freedom, but it comes with a heavy responsibility, “Do no harm to yourself!”

The health and diet industries work on FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt). Why? Scared, confused people are more susceptible to suggestions. Health proponents and the so called digital media experts will ALWAYS quote research papers that support and prove their point of view while discrediting anyone who disagrees. The FUD often causes confusion on your quest for wellness. Remember all the so called expert’s research funding has to come from somewhere. The reality is that the majority of the funding is coming from exercise manufactures, or the supplement, food, pesticide and the pharmaceutical industries. By the very nature of the funding sources, the research results are biased to the outcome the funding source wants. You can combat this bias.

Be brave on your quest for wellness. Ultimately, you are your own best health advocate.

Why is it important to have my doctor monitor my progress?

To objectively understand how your are progressing, it can not be stressed enough, you must monitor the changes that are happening to your body in order to continually fine-tune your quest for wellness. Blood pressure, blood sugar, ketones, weight, body measurements and how you are feeling can all be self monitored. While important, they are only a tiny picture of your overall health. You need the full blood work analysis and what the results mean as interpreted by your health practitioner. These analytics are the definitive proof that you are on the right path! If your health practitioner agrees that what you are doing is working, then all of the so called youtube experts probably aren’t!