Hi Carol, On Sat, 1 Mar 2003 14:05:11 -0800, Carol <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >No, that's not what I meant. I thought you were saying that the most >logical way to search for optimum health for oneself is to observe >only what works best for oneself, that observation of others is >irrelevant. I just wanted to say that there is great value (and >logic) in also looking at other people, because looking at others' >lives gives you a perspective that you just can't get on your own life >until it's over (or nearly so). The rest of your response makes >perfect sense to me, and I think we actually agree. It was just that >your original statement implied, to my initial reading of it, a much >narrower belief than you actually hold. :) Thanks for clarifying. I have learned much from studying other people and their experiences, regarding health and various other issues. Life is about learning. I have learned a lot, but I won't make a claim to having learned everything and thus having all the answers. There's much to learn from others' experiences, so, it helps to be observant, open-minded, and discerning. Ultimately, each person must decide for themselves what they feel is best for them to do, based on personal experience and finding what works best for oneself. Have a good one, Wes