A Farce
One of the biggest debacles in the world today dwells in the world of medicine. Doctors and scientists claim to know so much and profess to learning more everyday. Yet, they truly have learned very little and know even less!
What is considered fact and gospel one day is refuted the next. They don’t know enough to weigh their findings until all the evidence is conclusive. This see-saw effect drives the public in circles.
The field of medicine is very complex and competitive. When a new fact surfaces, the race is on to make it public. This leads to misinformation! Later, when the fact is refuted or found to be an anomaly, again the race is on.
Almost every facet of human life is under a microscope. This narrow, tunnel vision limits the field of view, therefore skewing the findings. Life and the human condition is not limited to one area at a time. Many factors need to be considered before a claim should be made.
Fat is good, fat is bad. Meat is good, then meat is bad. Cholesterol levels good, next bad or too high. Overweight, underweight, which is better? Exercise good or bad, we may never know for sure. The circle continues, unending. Good one day, bad the next then good once more. When will it end?
There is a movement which has been growing over the past few decades, the movement toward banning meat. It is touted a vegetarian diet is as healthy as one including meat. One fact is being side stepped. According to science, the human brain began to grow and develop when humans became meat eaters. But even setting that aside, the bible talks about eating meat. When the bible and science agree, why should anyone argue the point?
Over time, our perception of what is fact or fable changes. Fads come and go, leaving nothing but a faint memory in the human psyche. Why fall prey to this never ending cycle? Your body knows what it needs and lets you know. All you have to do is; listen and heed the message.
I have known many people from a diverse cross section of the human race. Some overweight, underweight, with high cholesterol or low. Meat eaters and vegetarians alike. Many who fell into the ranks of the “high risk” category lived to be a good age and died of natural causes or are still alive today. Some who followed all the guidelines the doctors and scientists spouted have died or are dying because of disease or body dysfunction.
In short, this all tell me to live life the best way you can. Be as happy as you can and everything will work out. If you are to have a healthy life, you will. If not, nothing you do is going to change it. What good is a long and healthy life if you are unhappy? Moderation in all things except joy. Excess in few things for a prolonged period is good. Forget the worry of things you cannot change or have no control over. Do things that make you happy, as long as they don’t infringe on another.
Life is a journey to enjoy until you arrive at the destination.
Ed Williams
©
What is considered fact and gospel one day is refuted the next. They don’t know enough to weigh their findings until all the evidence is conclusive. This see-saw effect drives the public in circles.
The field of medicine is very complex and competitive. When a new fact surfaces, the race is on to make it public. This leads to misinformation! Later, when the fact is refuted or found to be an anomaly, again the race is on.
Almost every facet of human life is under a microscope. This narrow, tunnel vision limits the field of view, therefore skewing the findings. Life and the human condition is not limited to one area at a time. Many factors need to be considered before a claim should be made.
Fat is good, fat is bad. Meat is good, then meat is bad. Cholesterol levels good, next bad or too high. Overweight, underweight, which is better? Exercise good or bad, we may never know for sure. The circle continues, unending. Good one day, bad the next then good once more. When will it end?
There is a movement which has been growing over the past few decades, the movement toward banning meat. It is touted a vegetarian diet is as healthy as one including meat. One fact is being side stepped. According to science, the human brain began to grow and develop when humans became meat eaters. But even setting that aside, the bible talks about eating meat. When the bible and science agree, why should anyone argue the point?
Over time, our perception of what is fact or fable changes. Fads come and go, leaving nothing but a faint memory in the human psyche. Why fall prey to this never ending cycle? Your body knows what it needs and lets you know. All you have to do is; listen and heed the message.
I have known many people from a diverse cross section of the human race. Some overweight, underweight, with high cholesterol or low. Meat eaters and vegetarians alike. Many who fell into the ranks of the “high risk” category lived to be a good age and died of natural causes or are still alive today. Some who followed all the guidelines the doctors and scientists spouted have died or are dying because of disease or body dysfunction.
In short, this all tell me to live life the best way you can. Be as happy as you can and everything will work out. If you are to have a healthy life, you will. If not, nothing you do is going to change it. What good is a long and healthy life if you are unhappy? Moderation in all things except joy. Excess in few things for a prolonged period is good. Forget the worry of things you cannot change or have no control over. Do things that make you happy, as long as they don’t infringe on another.
Life is a journey to enjoy until you arrive at the destination.
Ed Williams
©
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