Man-Made Diseases

We live in an environment that differs in many vital respects from the environments in which our ancestors lived and to which they became more or much less well adapted.

We live in large, culturally diverse, and socio-economically stratified communities of genetically unrelated individuals; we eat different foods; we are exposed to exclusive sets of pathogens and toxins, and we have different physical activity patterns than our ancestors did. These culturally constructed or man-made environmental changes have resulted in an epidemiologic transition. As deaths from famine and infectious diseases decreased, and life expectancy increased, the burden of disease has shifted to chronic, noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, coronary heart disease, and stroke. 

These diseases, which are often referred to as Western diseases, are more appropriately thought of as man-made diseases. Changes in diet particularly increase in the consumption of sucrose, high fructose corn syrup, and salt, have led to increases in obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.

Reducing the prevalence of these diseases requires interventions that reduce risk factors in the entire population. 

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According to the hygiene hypothesis, a reduction in exposure to helminths and other pathogens has resulted in an increased risk of allergic and autoimmune diseases. This hypothesis has led to novel, helminth-based treatment of patients with these diseases. Finally, socioeconomic disparities in physiological capital and psychosocial stresses have led to health disparities. Reducing socioeconomic disparities is the most promising approach to ameliorating health disparities.

No super speciality hospital, no technology or techniques or development in medical science will contribute to reducing this mayhem, as much as we are becoming aware of keeping our body healthy and in a balanced condition. It’s a fundamental education and right to know about our body and well-being. This is the most sophisticated technology or machine that we have. It’s up to us to be conscious and be educated on the ‘readers manual’ to know the features of the body, the basics to keep it healthy.


Just like every coin has two side and every problem has a solution, the dark side of the lifestyle can be eradicated with commitment, effort and a good discipline. We at Wellbeeing are dedicated to understanding the physical as well as lifestyle, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Our team of doctors will direct you through dietary and way of life changes by acquainting you with Integrative medications that suit your way of life. As the body of evidence for integrative medicine develops, we maintain to be at the forefront giving our patients the most current information and practices.