In My Opinion

I am continually amazed by the fact that we put so much trust in others where our own health is concerned. Many of us won't even discuss health issues as long as we're healthy. We woulden't dream of treating our automobile that way. If asked why we think it necessary to properly maintain our cars, the most common response is that we want it to last, and we dont want it to break down. Well what about our bodies. What are we doing to make it last and prevent breakdowns?

My contention is, we don't do nearly enough and we certainly don't start early enough to make a difference in many cases. Being stranded on the side of the road in life is no more fun than it would be if our car broke down on the Interstate. There is a big difference though, Our automobile can be repaired and any part can be replaced. Acquiring another body is out of the question, so taking better care of the one you have should be a priority.

The first thing we should do is begin to learn more about our own bodies and how things work. Then we should understand that we need a strategy that will address our current condition as well as a plan for going forward into the future. To do that effectively, we will have to face some facts about the state of the food we consume, the state of the environment, and all the things working against us.

There are many excellent sources of information about how our bodies function normally and abnormally. There is lots of updated information that might contradict what we were told in the past. Having an open mind at least leaves you open to learn new things or correct flawed thinking as a result of past learning.

The road to better health should be viewed as a journey. People are living longer so the quality of their lives is a major issue. I'm reminded of a conversation I had with an old man when I was about 10 years old. He said "Man, if I had known that I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself". That pretty much sums up my main point.

Our bodies were made in my opinion to last indefinite, as long as we give it the necessary fuel to allow it to do what it knows needs to be done. And by the way, I view Side Effects in the same light as Collateral Damage, A casualty is still a casualty... I believe we can do much better!