The Amish are much healthier than the rest of America

[Barefootsies]

Easily understandable...

(NaturalNews) They're known for using horse-drawn buggies, avoiding modern conveniences, and wearing old-fashioned clothing. But do the Amish possess something that the rest of us don't, primarily a lifestyle that prevents disease and leads to a better quality of life? According to a recent study published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control, that seems to be the case; cancer rates among the Amish are far lower than in the rest of the American population and they are far healthier than most Americans.

Researchers from Ohio State University's James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute originally began studying the Ohio Amish population with the hypothesis that cancer rates would be higher among the Amish because they are closed off from society and they often intermarry. On the contrary, it was discovered that not only are their cancer rates lower but the Amish live a lifestyle that promotes health and well-being.

The study found that the cancer rate among the Amish is only 60 percent of the Ohio population at large. Most Amish people do not smoke or drink and they are typically not sexually promiscuous, leading researchers to believe that these lifestyle factors play an important role in the limited number of cancer cases.

Other factors examined include the high amount of physical labor undertaken by the Amish. Most Amish people work in farming, construction, and other production jobs that require intense physical activity that keeps them healthy and in shape. While the rest of America sits in fluorescent-lit cubicles all day, the Amish work hard to produce crops, build furniture and structures, and produce useful goods, which researchers recognize contributes to their excellent health.

Another important factor not specifically examined in the study is the fact that the Amish grow and raise all their own food. They employ time-tested, organic methods that provide them with healthy fruits, vegetables, milk, meat, and other untainted foods that most Americans never get. Rich in living enzymes, vitamins, and nutrients Amish food is grown and raised the way it should be, resulting in improved health.

While some may ridicule their secluded lifestyle, the Amish commitment to simple, productive lives and clean, local food is benefiting their health in ways that the rest of America can only dream about. When compared to a life of sitting in office buildings all day, eating processed and genetically-modified junk food, and popping prescription medications, it becomes clear which lifestyle is truly deserving of contempt.

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[bronco67]

Processed food is the devil.

Human beings are not meant to eat polysorbate ethanolyate yellow dye no 10.

[Fletch XXX]

hole up nah

When compared to a life of sitting in office buildings all day, eating processed and genetically-modified junk food, and popping prescription medications, it becomes clear which lifestyle is truly deserving of contempt.

The Internet, Doritos, and a lil meds never hurt nobody. Had that trilogy all yesterday. lol sick as crap watching netflix and gfy ;)

[L-Pink]

Do Amish women shave?

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[Tom_PM]

Eating local produce also should provide better immunity since it grows in the same environment that you grow in. Unlike imported fruits from other countries and so forth. Seems to make common sense. So it may not be simply that it's grown organically, but locally that plays the important factor.

[JFK]

Originally Posted by bronco67

Processed food is the devil.

Human beings are not meant to eat polysorbate ethanolyate yellow dye no 10.

mmmmmmmmmmm yellow dye no 10

[Phoenix]

yeah i blame food and life style....i play bball once a week..it is not enough
tomorrow i go running!!!!

[Dirty F]

It's just their mental health that is totally fucked up.

[epitome]

I am literally smoking outside the pharmacy waiting for my meds while reading this.

I will take this over building structures, farming and no Internet.

[Sophie Delancey]

I need to get on that butter churning workout plan.

[2012]

[Rochard]

Of course they are healthier. They eat better, and don't spend their time watching TV and playing video games.

[John-ACWM]

Diversity is sometimes good.

[PR_Glen]

the food plays a roll for sure. but all that hard work and long hours is good exercise, which leads to more sleep, which leads to less stress. Not to mention they aren't big on material things so this keeps stress levels down too.

its not a simple preservative thing, so your not off the hook that easy hippies.