What makes people sick?

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By Hope
@1hopefulman (45120)
Canada
January 10, 2019 10:13am CST
Have you ever wondered what makes people sick and why there is so much sickness? Do you think that there is more sickness these days or less? Is it bad food? Is it lack of exercise? Is it a bad attitude? Is it negative emotions? Is it pollution? Is it too much sitting? What do you think makes us sick?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
14 Jan 19
I like your list, and would add germs to it.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
15 Jan 19
Yes, there are some nasty germs going around at times.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
15 Jan 19
@DianneN Especially in hospitals!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
15 Jan 19
@1hopefulman Nasty is right!
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
Stress is a big thing. A lot of people are stressed these days and it can lead to health issues
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
Yes, stress is also a cause of sickness. What is one thing that you do to decrease stress in your life?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
@Happy2BeMe Maybe taking some deep breaths might help and that can be done anywhere.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
@1hopefulman I am still trying to figure that out. I know going for a walk helps but I am not always able to do that when I am steessed
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
12 Jan 19
All the above reason! I think we need to keep our immunity working - have been learning a lot during the years - but still I got a cold and cannot use my voice much.. happy I can write at least..
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
12 Jan 19
@1hopefulman -Yes, let us look forward to this clean up..
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
12 Jan 19
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
12 Jan 19
I think no matter what we do we will not escape everything as the air is polluted and so is the water and the soil. We need a big clean up that only God can do. I hope your cold goes away soon!
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• United States
10 Jan 19
A combination of all. A bad attitude (negativity) can lead to bad eating habits. Of course the food they are already eating could be contaminated or otherwise unsafe. I am sure your news has reported what's going on down here in the US. The FDA is essentially shut down but they are trying to get workers for the "essential" stuff. I scratch my head at that. I know it's not the FDA's fault and they are only doing what they can with what they have... Anyway, I digress.. Lack of exercise can cause some problems because it can make our muscles atrophy (I think that's the word for it), it can also cause bad attitudes. I'm not saying that exercising is the key to happiness just that being more active makes people happier. Honestly? It's rather like a circle or flow chart, it all interconnects. People are unhealthy because of interal or external factors, environmental factors.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
That's a well thought-out response. Yes, there are many factors and so if we want to avoid or at least reduce the frequency and severity of getting sick then we need to be aware and avoid things that can increase our chances of becoming sick and do things that promote heath.
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• United States
10 Jan 19
@1hopefulman One big thing is to be aware of the ingredients in our foods. We could be making ourselves sick because we are allergic to things and not realizing it. Not to mention that there are somethings, atleast here in the US, that should be outlawed but that are used in cooking. HFCS for instance.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes, it's good to aware of what is the foods we consume and avoid foods that are detrimental to our health.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
10 Jan 19
Never gave this a thought.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
Thanks for your honesty! You can read, if you want, what others are thinking about this subject.
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
10 Jan 19
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Jan 19
I think all of the above on your list can make us sick. My biggie has always been stress and I am working on that.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
Yes, stress is a real problem if left unchecked. What do you find helpful?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
12 Jan 19
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Jan 19
@1hopefulman Deep breathing, enjoying nature and photography. Anything to keep my mind busy works. My cats even help.
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@beesure11 (234)
10 Jan 19
I believe what makes people sick is a bad attitude. Holding on to grudges. Not having a forgiving heart. People who stay stuck on mad! When you continue to have dis - ease in your heart. Being mad over something that happened 2,3,4, or even 5 years ago. You are bound to be sick. Your so busy being mad you don't realize what its doing to your body. Your thinking what's wrong with me I don't feel well. I would say you have un- forgiveness disease. What makes this so sad is, while your still being unforgiven and stuck on mad sick as a dog. The person you are mad at is living their best life. Not even thinking about you!!
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
I agree with you that holding on to grudges and being resentful and hating is harmful. I will keep working on being forgiving.
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
11 Jan 19
I was going to say the same as Laure STRESS, what makes me sick is the stress.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
Yes, abnormal stress is harmful. Thankfully there are ways to deal with it.
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
11 Jan 19
@1hopefulman Yes, once the problems are solved you can relax.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jan 19
All of the above can make a person sick, also being around a person who is can make a person sick.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
If we know the cause then we might be able to do something to be healthier.
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@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jan 19
@1hopefulman That's true.
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@JudyEv (340019)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Jan 19
It's probably all of these things and different for each person.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
Yes, it's good to check to see what might be our problem and work on it to prevent unnecessary pain and suffering.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
10 Jan 19
All those seems reasons
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
Do you think that when we know the reasons that cause sickness then we have the solution on how to be healthier?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
11 Jan 19
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• India
11 Jan 19
@1hopefulman yes,that is the first step
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
16 Jan 19
Great Rolling Stones song Felix Oh yes, why do people get sick? Hum, I think you touched on a couple of key points there exercise and diet. And getting to upset without a stress reliever can affect one's health negatively.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
16 Jan 19
I always loved that song from the day it came out! Yes, good health and good sense go together. We need to know how to manage stress.
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@dgobucks226 (35608)
17 Jan 19
@1hopefulman Agreed
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@i3clynn (34)
• Rochester, Michigan
10 Jan 19
While it's probably true that less people exercise these days, it's most likely a bit less about overall personal health than it is externals. With bad food, I assume primarily raw/undercooked as that's what causes the most illness there. Outside of that, it's more that the bacteria and viruses that cause the various ailments that we get are more resilient now, as well as more strains of things like influenza that have developed over time.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
Yes, it;s good to be aware of what causes sickness so that we can be armed with knowledge on how to avoid the causes of many illnesses. Knowledge is important!
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
@i3clynn I find that if one keeps their immune system strong and healthy it goes a long way in reducing the possibilities or the severity of catching viruses and microbes. Healthy food Enough sleep An active life
• Rochester, Michigan
10 Jan 19
@1hopefulman The only problem is that, with things like the flu, we can only take our best guess as to what the most prominent strains will be in the coming year as we can't include components to effectively combat them all. I believe in 2017, there was a larger percent of people who got the flu after getting the vaccine than normal. That would have simply been because the most educated assumption ended up incorrect.
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@didinedhia (8470)
• Algeria
10 Jan 19
everything you mensioned
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
So, I covered a lot! How are you doing with your health?
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
15 Jan 19
Personally it could be a lot of things, but overall I think Health problems are getting worse as time goes on, partly because of people's eating habits, and then also due to Doctors and their lack of knowledge or wanting to care about someone. It amazes me how many Doctors still think you're not Diabetic unless you are running 300 or higher. They tell their patients 250 is good.
@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
12 Jan 19
Environment is a factor, poor eating habit, lack of exercise. But I think it's mostly due to people's own personal habit.
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Jan 19
It's the spirit of the flesh also known as the enemy. He comes to kill, steal and destroy. (John 10:10).
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
Thanks for your different and more deeper cause of why we get sick.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Jan 19
Much sickness is generated by being around other people.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
10 Jan 19
That is true, but I like people and so try to build my immune system to keep me healthy especially when I visit my friends in the hospital. .
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• New Delhi, India
11 Jan 19
I include everything that you mention.
@fluffy69 (4955)
11 Jan 19
In my case, the weather.