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These are my own thoughts from what I’ve seen and lived through. I’m sharing them to spark some thinking and honest conversation, not because I have all the answers.

Some Doctors today are right on the ball.

During a visit to my doctor, I asked him, “How do you determine whether, or not, an older person should be put in an old age home?”

“Well,” he said, “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the person to empty the bathtub.”

“Oh, I understand,” I said. “A normal person would use the bucket because it is bigger than the spoon or the teacup.”

“No” he said. “A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?”

Ever since I was a child, I’ve always had a fear of someone under my bed at night. So I went to a Psychiatrist and told him I’ve got problems. Every time I go to bed I think there’s somebody under it. I’m scared. I think I’m going crazy.

“Just put yourself in my hands for one year,” said the psychiatrist. “Come talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fears.”

“How much do you charge”

“Eighty dollars per visit,” replied the doctor.

“I’ll sleep on it and if needed I will come back to you,” I said.

Six months later the Psychiatrist met me on the street.

“Why didn’t you come to see me about those fears you were having” he asked.

“Well, Eighty bucks a visit three times a week for a year is an awful lot of money! A bartender cured me for $10. I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new SUV.”

“Is that so!” With a bit of an attitude he said, “and how, may I ask, did a bartender cure you”

“He told me to cut the legs off the bed – ain’t nobody under there now!”

There is one item that many take for granted relating to staying healthy. What would that be? Well, here it is.

Think of your body like a machine that needs fuel to run and do its jobs. This fuel comes from the food and drinks you consume. Just like a car needs gasoline to move, your body needs different substances to function properly. One of these substances is taurine.

Taurine is a kind of chemical that your body uses to help it do certain important things. It’s like a helper that supports various functions inside you. One place you might have heard of taurine is in energy drinks. It’s added to these drinks because some people believe it can give you a boost of energy and help you feel more awake.

Now, when you eat or drink something, like food or a beverage, your body takes all the different parts from that stuff and uses them to build and repair itself. Taurine is found naturally in some foods like meat, fish, and dairy products. So, if you want to get taurine into your body, you can eat these kinds of foods.

But remember, taurine is just one of many things your body needs. Caffeine and sugar are also found in energy drinks, and they can give you a temporary burst of energy and make you feel more alert. But it’s important not to overdo it with energy drinks, as too much caffeine and sugar can have negative effects on your health.

So, in simple terms, taurine is a little helper chemical your body needs, and you can get it by eating foods like meat, fish, and dairy products. Just be mindful of how much energy drinks you consume, as they contain taurine along with caffeine and sugar, and moderation is key to staying healthy.

Do you use a sweetener called Sucralose to sweeten your foods and drinks?

Now, I know some of you might be thinking that sucralose is a good alternative to sugar, but I’m here to tell you that consuming too much of it can be a real problem for your immune system.

You see, sucralose can decrease the activation of T-cells, which are a crucial part of your immune system. T-cells are like the sheriffs of your body, they’re responsible for finding and destroying harmful invaders like viruses and bacteria.

But if you’re consuming a lot of sucralose, those T-cells might not be able to do their job as well as they should. That means you could be more susceptible to getting sick and having a harder time fighting off infections.

Now, I know some of you might be thinking that you only use a little bit of sucralose here and there, but even small amounts can add up over time. So, it’s important to be mindful of how much you’re consuming.

Instead of using sucralose, try using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. They might have a few more calories, but they won’t mess with your immune system like sucralose can.

In conclusion, it’s important to be mindful of what we’re putting into our bodies. Consuming too much sucralose can have a negative impact on our immune system, which is crucial for our overall health. So, let’s try to limit our use of sucralose and stick to natural sweeteners instead. Stay healthy, GW