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Sometimes, it is not only the body that responds to sweeteners. People are also susceptible to fungi. The Candida ones are known to infect humans, often with overweight but that does not have to be the case.
Candida can infect the innersides of the digestive system, the mouth, and all other orifices one can think of with respect to the human body.
These fungi seem to be able to modulate chemical signals in the human body at least. And the fungi hijacks the chemical messages that your digestive system and the rest of the body is communicating with.
The brain where our conscious can be found, is also susceptible to those messages. If that may also be because of the important role vagus nerve plays with two way intercommunication between the digestive system and the brain.
We share genes it seems with fungi probably thus also chemical messengers and proteins, enzymes. Perhaps the first eukaryotic cell or first protozoa are a hybrid of fungi and bacteria combined.
I still hope to learn more about one day.
The problem is , that we are thaught through commercials and social pressure to constantly drink fluids, with high sugar content. And when you consume those high sugar content fluids like softdrinks daily, fluids with a lot lower sugar content seem to taste bitter, or tasteless, just bad.
My bloodsugars are regularly tested on a yearly basis and perfect although at times and ocassions i to also love to consume some coca cola , candy or just chocolate paste on bread. But that is not my standard food pattern.
I do try to make sure that these sugars are just the normal glucose sugars like for example from sugar beets. I do not use any sugar on a regular basis, my (herbal) teas, coffee are always plain without sugar.
I have to, because that HFCS and EU made HFS derivatives give me stomach issues , like bloating , gas and not feeling well. So although i consume split glucose -frustose syrups , it is because it is just there.
That is why i also make my own fresh fruit pies and prefer to use a bit of coconut (palm) sugar albeit sparsely .
From a person who also has to watch the sugar intake because of age, i got the tip to use in the summer just plain water with a small slice of lemon. I add some icecubes and that is it. Tastes wonderful and does cleanse the digestive system.
And it lessens the thirst a lot better than those sugar laced drinks or sweetener laced drinks. In time, when you consume hardly any sugar, you feel it especially when on a weekend sugar binge. You feel, you get nacious and do not want to eat anymore. At least i do.
Also, drinking plenty of water is good for the body, the skin, the pores , and very important : The joints (uric acid levels) by means of urinating on a regular basis. This prevents arthritis and in the long run reumatic conditions that can no longer be cured.
A lot of people in the western world and for example Arabic world consume a large amount of sugar. Way to much meat like at least a 1 kg (around 2 pounds) a day. And drink not enough water. Smart people who metaphorically read religious text would think : "Gluttony !" .
But reality is a combination of :
- stress,
- habits,
- folklore,
- urban legends,
- urban myths,
- food additives,
- and sometimes indeed : Greed.
Also, drinking plenty of water is important for cartilage and also for the intervertebral discs. The intervertebral discs are sort of like really tough to squeeze sponges. The intervertebral discs are highly dependent on the amout of water a person takes in on a daily basis.
Especially before you sleep, your body must hold sufficient water.
And last but not least, the build up of muscles and allowing to maintain muscles even without constant exercise and with a normal healthy diet ,water is very important.
See this post for more information how to prevent : Gout, tendon issues, arthritis , and in the long run reumatic conditions that cannot be cured, but only kept at "Status Quo".
I have it, severe, in both hands. First knew I likely had an issue with it over 20 years ago when I had a difficult to diagnose and treat left shoulder problem. That came crucial one day almost 30 years ago while doing my daily 2 mile lap swim. Had to stop and I have never tried lap swimming...
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