November 8, 2007

Killing Me Softly (A Look at Degenerative Diseases)

You’re sitting in the doctor’s office awaiting your test results. The doctor comes through the door wearing a polite, uneasy smile. She sits and faces you squarely. And with a deep breath, she tells you that you have cancer. You blink back confusion as the doctor talks about surgery, chemo and radiation. Soon you don’t hear her anymore. Your thoughts consume you. Where did the cancer come from? How bad is it?
Scientists state that genetics account for about 30% of our cancer risk. Other factors that contribute to the development of cancer and other degenerative diseases include diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, environmental pollutants, radiation from the sun as well as x-rays and stress.
Crops are grown in soil where chemical fertilizers are used. Now having nutrient-inferior crops, this produce is then subjected to further depletion of nutrients by cooking and many storage methods.

The three major killers today, heart disease, cancer and stroke-as well as other degenerative diseases–likely have a common beginning. This beginning may have had its roots in childhood. Children, and adults alike, don’t often get enough exercise, are often overweight, and have diets consisting of sugary drinks, processed foods and cereals that are depleted of vitamins and minerals. At […]

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