>I had my husband convinced that the paleoway was best and he ate >properly >for 5 days. Well, one of his best friends died the day >before yesterday. >He was 52 and had even been on this list for a >while. He was known in the >Vietnam Veterans group as the 'healthnut' >however was 'wound tight'. (He >will be autopsied). Of course the hard >drinking smokers of this group >figure what is the point in living >well when you die anyway...? Now I am >back at square one! Not really! This issue is one of quality of life vs. quantity. For me, the prime motivation for a healthful diet isn't how long I will live, it's how well I will feel throughout my life, and the condition I will be in at the end. To go through life feeling unenergetic, tired, unable to concentrate, and wracked with health problems simply because one can't be bothered to eat properly will rob that person of the chance to live his/her life to the fullest. Not to mention cost a fortune. And of course, there are other things besides a good diet that prolong life. It's not just a matter of taking vitamins and being a "health nut." If he was "wound tight", that suggests stress and unresolved emotional issues, which heavily affect one's health. I think the key is proper balance in all aspects of life -- physical, emotional, spiritual. Laura ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com