THE MYTH

Health

THE REALITY

First some statistics you should be aware of:

73% of dead people are not enjoying good health.
Death is the number 1 killer of people in the world today.
4/5 of Americans expect to be dead before their 200th birthday.
68% of all deaths are fatal.

Heart attacks can be a indication of poor health, many don't realize that one of the symptoms of a heart attack is sudden death, should you experience sudden death it could be that you are having a heart attack and should seek medical treatment, please, don't drive at this point.

Maintaining good health is important and there are several things you can do to stay healthy.

Start smoking. Smoking calms the nerves and reduces stress that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. It is also a natural appetite suppressant that can help remove those extra pounds.

Excessive alcohol consumption can also be used to maintain proper health. Alcohol thins the blood allowing proper flow through clogged arteries. Some of you may worry about what this does to the liver, but remember the liver, like a lung, is a non essential organ.

Any discussion on health must of course include thoughts on proper eating. Since most foods consumed today are processed foods that tend to rob most of the nutrients from them, it is important to eat large portions, several times a day. A fast food burger for example may only contain about a fifth of the required nutrients, so you will need to eat 5 quarter-pounders to maintain proper nutrition. A balanced diet is also important so don't forget the fries and cherry pie.

Walking and running put unnecessary stress on bones and joints that can lead to arthritis and foot problems. If you find walking unavoidable at times, be sure to walk slowly and take several breaks. Stopping to eat a twinkie and a bag of chips every few hundred yards will slow the deterioration of bones and joints.

These are just a few examples of the things you can do to make sure you live until you die. Remember that health is almost as important as sex and money so take some time to improve all three.