Did you guys see this story? It's just one more stupid thing people do trying to prove they live a natural lifestyle.
A Youtube vlogger was trying to show her viewers the natural benefits of the Aloe Vera plant. She literally starts munching on the plant live on her youtube channel.
The problem is it wasn't the Aloe Vera plant! Maybe she should have done her homework if she is clamming to be a natural food guru.
The plant she ate was the poisonous plant called Agave Americana. It sounds harmless but is a toxic plant. She complained that her mouth was going numb - and then experienced a terrible burning sensation.
She had to rush to the emergency room.
This story of stupidity got me thinking of other things people do in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. I guess it depends what you define as 'stupid'.
I personally rode a 75 mile bike ride. 60 miles in when my legs were cramping up I sure felt pretty stupid. There are tons of diet crazes that don't allow us to eat foods we enjoy. People chug down Apple Cider Vinegar as if it was the most delicious beverage on earth (its not, trust me).
I'm not going to sit hear and be a negative Nancy and say that all of these activities are stupid wastes of time. They aren't - in fact I find it cool that people are willing to try new things- and strive to be healthier.
Where the trouble comes up is in quick fixes. People read an article and expect a fade diet work instantly. Just like the youtuber eating a dangerous plant that she thought was healthy. She was in it for the short term. Chances are she didn't know shit about aloe vera. She thought she could fake her way to instant success -- instead she ended up in the hospital.
To me the dumbest health fade of our generation is suckering our selves into believing their is some magic bullet that will fix our health problems instantly. This leads to failure and quitting.
Just my two cents.
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