It could be that the virus is an additional cause for obesity that may
be concurrent with stress and poor diet. It will be interesting to see
if the virus really is a cause of obesity. In a rare case it may be the
major cause. I'll wait and see what the researchers find out.

Michael


Rachel wrote:

> In
> my view stress and poor diet are still at the root of ulcers and all the
> other degenerative diseases we see in America.  Afterall, what is food
> supposed to be for if it is not meant to provide raw materials for building
> and rebuilding body tissues, organs, cells, etc.?>>
>
Siobhan wrote:
> I'm in total agreement with you, Rachel.  They need to be looking at the
> poisons they call food for the answers to obesity and illnesses.
>
> Siobhan