At 09:45 1999-11-14 -0800, Mary wrote:

> I read a book on HG along the coast of Washington State and their primary
>treatment for any illness was a water fast.

That is an important reason why people in the old times, also HG,
generally had a shorter life than us moderns in the rich countries
who have access to surgery and other medical care.
I will stick to paleo when it is the best, and modern knowledge/technology
when that is the best.

- Hans