You know how there are “The seven deadly sins”? Well there are also “The seven bodily sins”. There are always pros and cons to what our bodies take in for just about just about everything and anything you can possibly think of. There are certain things that you should reduce or eliminate altogether because they can destroy your cells and ultimately lead to death.
1) Sugar is one the most common sweeteners and you use it to sweeten your coffee, teas, sauces, desserts, cereal, etc. Refined sugar is a concentrated poison that gradually destroys your teeth, lead to diabetes and high blood pressure.
2) Vinegar contains acetic acid which the body does metabolize but has a deteriorating effect on your liver. It also interferes with the digestion of starch and stops the digestion of carbohydrates. Vinegar also thickens your blood and ends up putting a strain on your arteries. Imagine that!
3) Salt retains water in your body and lessens the amount of oxygen that cells receive.
4) Tobacco – everyone knows it affects just about every main organ in your body. It Yellows teeth and fingers, blackens lips and leads to heart attacks, lung disease and cancer, the list goes on and on. The bottom line is tobacco kills and chewing it won’t help either.
5) Alcohol is a deadly weapon. It leads to many deaths as a result of drunk drivers, liver failure and many other health problems. It also limits the oxygen going to your brain cells.
6) Coffee/Caffeine is something that just about every single adult consumes at least once a day, commonly to start off the day. Caffeine based beverages contain substances other then just caffeine. These substances affects your body by changing your heart rhythm and contribute to loss of sleep and possibly effect the central nervous system. Caffeine is very similar to nicotine.
7) Illegal Prescription and over the counter drugs are the most deadly, I think. They alter your mind and most of these drugs have major side effects that can result in death. It affects everything in your body. Even the legal ones tend to mess with something else in your body while “fixing” the main problem.
I would like to hear your thoughts on this posting. These substances are so commonly used in everyday life and yet are so bad for you, more than you care to know. Buen-Provecho!
Christine Molina
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