Books on Health

[@Eldertalk]

I think laughter promotes health. Also peace and joy. I've been told so many do's and don'ts about food now, I tend to ignore them all unless the Lord puts it on my heart to change something about my diet. So many of the health books are common sense. I read one maybe once a year, as a reminder.

[@BookZealots]

In a book I mention in the description box in another video, it talks about the connection of diet and depression. I agree with you. Laughter is great medicine. And when someone doesn't feel like laughing the diet might be a culprit. A lot of the "health" books should be read with great discernment. Some have common sense and many do not. I'm happy to hear you have your health all worked out. 🤗

[@Eldertalk]

@@BookZealots There's room for improvement. It gets more complicated as we get older. I used to have great health. Praise the Lord. It was a great time. But so many people are beset with serious health problems I think I was just lucky in that way (whereas in other ways I was not.)

[@BookZealots]

@@Eldertalk I agree. That is so good you had great health. But you put that in the past tense. =( Our food is such garbage today and I think that plays a huge role in the health issues today. At least the bulk of the health issues. I've read and heard from doctor's online that this younger generation will be the first that doesn't outlive their parent's. Yikes. I think I read it last night. I glossed over it, because I've heard it so many times, but it was a book by Dr. Mercola. We eat garbage and sit our backsides all day, watching mind numbing videos that don't work our brains, why are people surprised? You have art and that is great for keeping your brain active. So many people are getting dementia and the narrative is, "old age" but more and more doctors are saying it's diet. I think prescriptions for other ailments might play a role too. And I won't get started on diabetes 2. LOL 202 to better health

[@holt_arr]

Hi, hello and wow I totally forgot all about Dr Jillian, I used to watch her show on BBC jeez what was that back in 2007? I'm not one to talk about diet or nutrition (obviously lol) but yeah I just believe in moderation and try to have a little bit of activity in your life to mix it up. I believe the biggest hugest factor with health is genetics and there's really not much you can do about that

[@BookZealots]

Hi, hello~ Yes, it was WAY BACK. LOL Dinosaurs had just become extinct. I used to be in the mind set of moderation, but societies moderation of junk food has exploded. I'm going to respectfully disagree with you about the genetics unless you're referring to things like diabetes 1 or something. Diabetes 2 "runs" in my fathers family, because they all eat too much and eat poorly. My dad is a prime example. His doc told him he could get rid of his diabetes if he lost weight. Guess what my dad didn't do. Stupid imo. Medication is a bandaid "solution." Is MS genetic? Supposedly it isn't, but my husband has it and both his parents had it. No one else though. Diet? Or something else? I have thoughts on this. Also, two women on my mom's side of the family were overweight. Today we'd call it obese. I think the BMI charts have changed like women's clothing sizes. Vanity sizes. LOL But I digress. These women were the only two who were overweight. No one else in the family. They ate more food in general, more junk food, and didn't move.

[@holt_arr]

Portions have definitely exploded! It's so crazy seeing meal sizes in say Europe compared to America And a disagreement??? I love it! Lol but serious I suppose when I say genetics (in regard to health) I'm thinking about things like metabolism, bone structure and density, height, blood, organs (is thyroid an organ?), hereditary issues and on and on, the things that you truly have no control over... well unless you involve pharmaceuticals, but let's not assume that everybody has access to those That's why I think it's the biggest factor on your health and longevity. I'm sure you know or know of some little old lady that eats a pecan pie a day and smokes a pack of Lucky Strikes a day but is still normal weight and living to their 70s lol. And then on the opposite end you have guys eating right doing all the right things but having a heart attack at 40. Great discussion! I love when people want to get more involved in taking charge of their health, but I do believe that everybody is different and should always keep looking and trying to find out what works best for you. It's definitely not a one size fits all topic

[@BookZealots]

@@holt_arr LOL I'm going to still respectfully disagree, but now that I understand what you mean, it's partially. You're right, height cannot be changed, blood type and the like. Thyroid issues though, can be improved with diet. My son in law's sister has hashimoto's and she controls it with diet instead of medication. She's the only one in the family who has it, so not genetic. I don't think medication for a lot of health issues is the answer. It usually makes things worse and then more medications are necessary. I do not know a little old lady who eats pecan pies daily. LOL My grandmother was probably the most unhealthy person I knew and she lived longer than she probably should have, but I don't think that has anything to do with her genetics. IF it does, then man, I'm not dying until I'm 120. My goal is 101. Who was that exercise guy on the biggest loser and he had a heart attack? I figured it was the coffee butter bombs he was eating/drinking every day. LOL Did he say it was genetic? He said it was. But, he's also changed his diet. So if he had first changed his diet, then would it have mattered if other ancestors had the gene? I could say the same for my family. Let's say a certain cancer is genetic. If I'm not consuming dairy, then the likelihood of me getting it is slimmer. Because of the growth hormone or whatever. It's been years since I studied it. Dr. Oz admitted the connection in one of his earlier books. Sadly, I unhauled it. Doctors are now acknowledging the gut is the bodies second brain and how important it is to eat healthy so both brains function properly keeping the rest of the body healthy. yes, this is a great conversation. Thank you. I really appreciate it. Oh, and about metabolism, that can be changed. It's not set. =) Absolutely, everyone is different. Didn't I say that in the video? People need to find out what works for them? I'm not going to chastise a vegan for not eating meat, but I certainly hope they work extra hard at getting their vitamins and minerals they're missing out on. You're also absolutely right that one diet doesn't fit everyone. Thank you again. 👍👍

[@holt_arr]

Mercy, mercy please! I yield! I'm way out of my depth here but I do appreciate getting schooled lol

[@BookZealots]

@@holt_arr Nooooo, I wasn't schooling you. We were having a great discussion. I'm sorry. =(