In a message dated 5/17/01 8:41:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
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<< Some things are genetic and no amount of proper diet will alter the
 situation without medical intervention.  sigh.....   Oliva >>

I agree that this must be true, but what percentage of people really have
genetic problems?  I read somewhere that peoples' health is affected by
    quality of medical care     10%
    environment             18%
    genetics                18%
    lifeways                    54%

My doctor thinks that lifestyle has a bigger influence -- maybe 60 -70%. In
other words, genetics play a rather minor role in this.

Charles
San Diego, CA