I am often shocked by the ridiculous things that people are told, through the news, advertising, and social media. It is more dismaying still, when so many people actually believe everything they hear. There was an article in the news claiming that people who nap regularly are at risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Not only is this unbelievable; it is absurd. There is far too much emphasis put on statistics, and for the most part, only part of the story is actually heard. The media uses fear and shock value to influence as many people as possible.
I have regularly taken “power” naps of 20 to 30 minutes in the afternoon. For centuries, people have taken a rest after a large meal or on an especially hot afternoon. This has always been known to have beneficial effects on our health. Some people take naps because they have not had sufficient sleep the night before, but this in itself will not contribute to the outlandish claims this article made. Those people who are at risk of stroke and have high blood pressure, generally smoke, eat junk food, and often drink copious amounts of caffeine throughout the day. They are often overweight as well.
I learned recently that my ex-husband, who is on some type of pharmaceutical drug due to his predisposition to blood clots, was told by the doctor that he could have only one salad a week! This is preposterous! We have been supplied with so many wonderful, nutritious foods that grow naturally in our environment – even those that have been dishonored as weeds. Our bodies were designed to eat these natural foods, in their most natural state. Salads have been a staple in my own diet for years and I would refuse to live without them.
How long will we allow the medical establishment to dictate what is or is not good for us? They have been brainwashed by the pharmaceutical companies to fill their patience heads with blatant lies. They know very little about health or diet – or how to maintain health. They will continue to advise their patience based on what will earn them the biggest profit. It has been said that we have a sick care system, rather than a health care system. As long as the lies are believed, the sick will never find their way back to health.
