If we can make the correct diagnosis, the healing can begin. If we can't, both our personal health and our economy are doomed.

For many in the modern world, carving out time for both traditional seated meditation and exercise has become close to impossible.

Shorter daylight hours can affect sleep, productivity and state of mind. Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, may help. It uses light boxes emitting full-spectrum light to simulate sunlight.

Routines may include taking a warm bath or a relaxing walk in the evening, or practicing meditation/relaxation exercises. Psychologically, the completion of such a practice tells your mind and body that the day's work is over and you are free to relax and sleep.

Healing is making whole, restoring a state of perfection and balance that has been lost.

Health is wholeness and balance, an inner resilience that allows you to meet the demands of living without being overwhelmed.

Citizens must pressure the American Hospital Association, the American Public Health Association, the Centers for Disease Control and other relevant governmental agencies to make greening our hospitals and medical centers a top priority so that they themselves don't create even more illness.