August 10, 2006- Excerpt from Chapter 3- Television Commercials and Declining Health. "America’s sickness industry (it masquerades under the name of healthcare system) costs us over $1 trillion per year. This industry is fueled in a large part through television advertising. Think about this. The majority of the commercials on TV concern either prescription drugs or processed food (including soft drinks.) Why is America self-destructing? Because of the health crisis which is generated in a large part by prescription and nonprescription drugs and processed food. The other reason America’s health is failing is due to lack of exercise. "