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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why do I eat chocolate cake? Because I like it and it’s a way to celebrate on occasion.

Americans drink less alcohol than ever before and we’re sicker than ever.

So maybe it’s not the alcohol. [/quote]

It's the food supply.  We eat way too much processed food, too many bad carbs and too much added sugar (think any drink from Starbucks and the like).  Most people don't get enough steps/exercise in, and happily just take pills to "solve problems".

My 26 yo recently diagnosed with High BP (genetics are definately strong from one side, all the siblings had same thing in mid 20s).  Kid asked doctor to give them time to change lifestyles and work to reduce it that way.  Doctor didnt' think they'd be able to do so, but gave them 2-3 months of tracking BP to see any results.  After 1 month, with diet (less salt and foods high in potassium etc) and more walking/exercise and a few supplements and their BP was only slightly elevated.  5 months in, and it's hovering around 120/80.  Now the kid has normal BP, and is reaping all the benefits of less sugars, getting 10-15K steps daily, making sure to do higher impact exercise a few days a week as well.  They are more in touch with healthy eating and putting in the work to be healthier.  If they ever do need medications, at least they know they have done everything possible to reduce it thru lifestyle changes.

But the fact a doctor was ready to just write a script that someone would need for the next 70+ years without suggesting food/lifestyle changes first is part of the problem.  
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