Why is it that instead of omitting certain known causes of chronic diseases, we choose to live in denial and continue consuming things that are known to cause havoc on our bodies? Then we put so much trust in our medical professionals, and they take care of us by prescribing us meds that treat our symptoms but cause us more side effects. We are only recently finding out about GMOs and pesticides in our foods, but all the other substances listed above have been known to cause major chronic health issues. We have turned our heads to the facts regarding the harmful side effects of these substances until it is too late to do anything about it. I have gone round and round with doctors telling me that Crohn's had nothing to do with what I ate and everything to do with the environment and genetics. As a matter of fact, every GI doctor I visited as a child and young adult expressed to me that Crohn's had nothing to do with my diet, which was full of boxed and processed foods, cheeseburgers, and pizza. Heck, I even used to say, "If it's in a box, Juli rocks." I have done a 180 when it comes to my diet. I am literally a food Nazi now, but I still mess up, knowing that these things are awful for me. I cringe when I hear people tell me we are all going to die one day, so do and eat what you enjoy. And also when I hear, "It is what it is." I think it is what you make it.
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