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Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter (Post 803512)

Oh my God, what shall I do?

Stop eating. Stop drinking especially water. Don't go outside your house for any reason.You won't live long enough to get cancer

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Originally Posted by senior citizen (Post 803546)

Exactly. It isn't just pesticides. So, don't worry. Don't stop living.

Enjoy each day.

Exactly.

Like I have said, everyone has a certain predilection for cancer that is in your heritage/genes that you in all likelihood can't override to any major extent no matter what you do with your diet, where you live, how you live etc.

Enjoy life as much as you can. It's way to short.

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Originally Posted by senior citizen (Post 803821)

Yes, it is way too short.......as we all realize once we get to this age.
I printed that humongous long list of carcinogens to show that it isn't just pesticides that confront us at every turn..........not to mention our own heritage or genetics (as you say above). To live a rigid life, banning every known food that might contribute to cancer , or every chemical substance, many of which we have no power to control........is not going to truly change our course of destiny one iota. Also, some people might have a natural born immunity, even if they are exposed to dangerous things on that list (actual multiple lists several posts above). Many families, mine included, have no history of cancer at all.....whereas, my husband's family DOES. Que sera sera.

I wish that every person would listen with their hearts to this good advice.

EVERYTHING goes back to the immune system. Just try to build it up, 80% of the immune system is in the gut. A good glass of kiefer every day is the best.

I would say don not move to the villages if you are worried.

I have had cancer multiple times before the Villages. Moved here to get away from it!

I suspect that most folks who develop cancer here do so based on the 55+ years elsewhere and what they were exposed to. Very few cancers pop up after a a few months of exposure in a new location.

Of course, everyone here in The Villages is going to die from *some* cause.

yup, the death rate could be viewed as a concern, right?
Isn't the death rate here higher than "back home"?

Not meant as sarcasm. Just trying to highlight focusing on any one "cause" is really relative. I tell my kids we are part of the here today gone tomorrow age group.....to play the guilt trip to encourage them to visit more often.

BTK - Probably the best statement in this entire thread goes back to your first post here "Your additional research will not disprove the concern". So true, as there are just way too many variables involved. Appreciate the wisdom you often give in one short sentence. I also appreciate the perspective that SENIOR and others have added to the discussion - life indeed is too short to spend one additional minute worrying about things that are out of your control. I don't see that this concern will sway our decision regarding moving to The Villages as we have grown to love it and the many people we have met during our visits there. Hope to meet many of you one day too!

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Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 803952)

I can just tell by how you post, that you would love it here and we would love you.

Hurry home.

Thanks so much Gracie. Don't tell anyone, but I think my husband has a secret crush on you....he can't wait to meet you some day and neither can I!

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Originally Posted by JP (Post 803705)

Enjoy life as much as you can. It's way to short.

I always say, "If life is too short, let's lengthen it." :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Abby10 (Post 803123)

Villages PL - was hoping you would respond as I was interested in hearing your perspective, knowing from your previous posts that you are very health conscious. Appreciate your input.

I see from reading the other posts that there's no shortage of things to worry about. But here's something different that no one has mentioned:

As has been said, there's a lot of spraying of pesticides and herbicides. The wind may or may not blow the stuff around. It's not so much a problem in yards where the man walks around with a wand and is usually careful about it. My doubts about the golf courses stems from not knowing what method they use. I've never seen it done.

But here's another thought concerning the pesticides and herbicides. Let's assume they are put down safely and they soak into the top layer of the soil. What happens after drying? Springtime, for example, can be very dry and windy. I remember it being very windy in April and very dry.

I believe the wind will pick some of it up and carry it around. Those who have a screened in lanai must know how dusty it can get in windy weather. I've heard people say they have to wipe the dust off everyday because they like to eat breakfast out on the lanai. So it must be that the wind is picking up some of the soil and I imagine whatever chemicals there are will go along for the ride. And a lot of it may be microscopic I'm sure.

So what happens if you're out for a brisk walk or jogging for exercise on a windy or breezy day? You likely will be breathing deeply and taking all those pollutants into your lungs. You'll be getting whatever is being lifted off of the top layer of soil.

Large open spaces are usually windier as there is no resistance, nothing to break the wind (parking lots, golf courses, sidewalks along boulevards etc. But these microscopic particles will carry everywhere for very long distances. So I would just stay indoors, as much as possible, on the windiest days.