I think that this points to some of the root problems in our entire medical system.
Firstly, we need to be actively managing our own health decisions. The major flaw in medical research, especially considering diet, is the necessary constraints of ethical study. They are forced to rely on self reporting and statistical analysis. That is a good thing. We can't follow the path of Josef Mengele in medical research. It does however limit experimentation on study subjects. We can take on personal self study but that doesn't allow us to factor out individual variation.
The next problem is attribution. The best we can do for many things is to make a guess. With cancer for instance, we are exposed to countless potential carcinogens. There is no way to definitely decide which one is actually the one that brought about a particular instance of disease. The best we can do is to make up a list of possible causes and make a guess based on statistical odds. Even then, with genetic and other environmental factors that are a potential cause, there is no way to point to a definitive cause. Often, a diagnosis is based on a factor that is a favored culprit. Even better if they can point to a culprit that has deep pockets or can support their particular morality.
The final problem I will bring up is that research has a financial component. There is no incentive to research any potential cause or treatment that isn't profitable. Most health problems can be avoided or relieved by getting plenty of rest, exercise, good hygiene, and not putting crap in your body. That doesn't make money for anyone so that is not what is studied.
Excellent interview and information offered. Sadly cases of cancer do seem to be rapidly increasing, amongst people I know. Changes in Life style empower you as does taking responsibility for your health. Like many things people do not what to make the changes, give up the sugar, etc etc..The degradation of our food and us as species is deliberate , as poorly nourished people are easy to manipulate.
I think that this points to some of the root problems in our entire medical system.
Firstly, we need to be actively managing our own health decisions. The major flaw in medical research, especially considering diet, is the necessary constraints of ethical study. They are forced to rely on self reporting and statistical analysis. That is a good thing. We can't follow the path of Josef Mengele in medical research. It does however limit experimentation on study subjects. We can take on personal self study but that doesn't allow us to factor out individual variation.
The next problem is attribution. The best we can do for many things is to make a guess. With cancer for instance, we are exposed to countless potential carcinogens. There is no way to definitely decide which one is actually the one that brought about a particular instance of disease. The best we can do is to make up a list of possible causes and make a guess based on statistical odds. Even then, with genetic and other environmental factors that are a potential cause, there is no way to point to a definitive cause. Often, a diagnosis is based on a factor that is a favored culprit. Even better if they can point to a culprit that has deep pockets or can support their particular morality.
The final problem I will bring up is that research has a financial component. There is no incentive to research any potential cause or treatment that isn't profitable. Most health problems can be avoided or relieved by getting plenty of rest, exercise, good hygiene, and not putting crap in your body. That doesn't make money for anyone so that is not what is studied.
Excellent interview and information offered. Sadly cases of cancer do seem to be rapidly increasing, amongst people I know. Changes in Life style empower you as does taking responsibility for your health. Like many things people do not what to make the changes, give up the sugar, etc etc..The degradation of our food and us as species is deliberate , as poorly nourished people are easy to manipulate.