Clean Tank, Healthy Fish

A metaphor for modern health problems: treating symptoms vs addressing root causes, illustrated through a fish tank analogy.

The Fish Tank Metaphor

• When fish get sick in a tank, two approaches exist:
  • Drug the fish (treating symptoms)
  • Clean the tank (addressing root cause)
• Modern healthcare system primarily focuses on "drugging the fish"
  • $4.3 trillion industry promotes medication as primary solution
  • ~60% of people have taken pharmaceuticals in last 12 months

The Modern Health Crisis

• People are increasingly getting sicker
  • Rising rates of chronic disease
  • Increasing obesity rates
  • Widespread health issues

Root Cause Approach

• Focus on environmental factors
  • Clean living spaces
  • Better air quality
  • Reduced toxins in living environment
• Focus on food quality
  • Better sourcing
  • Higher quality meat
  • Clean eating habits

Why This Matters

• Current system isn't solving underlying problems
• Need to shift focus from treatment to prevention
• Address environmental and lifestyle factors first
• Look for root causes rather than quick fixes

Business Opportunity

• Massive market potential in addressing root causes
• Growing awareness of environmental health impacts
• Increasing demand for clean living solutions
• Opportunity to build businesses focused on prevention rather than treatment