2006-09-10 13:30:35 · 12 answers · asked by a flower 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Often when the autumn is at hand, when the earth is adorned with all its charms, when the ruddy grape swells with its purple juice, when we feel alternately a nipping cold or an oppressive heat, this variation of temperature throws us into a state of languor. May your mistress then retain her HEALTH. But if some indisposition should compel her to keep her bed, if she falls a VICTIM to the evil effects of the season, then is the time for you to show her how attentive and loving you can be; then is the time to sow the seeds of the harvest you may gather later on. Be not deterred by the attentions her malady demands.
Ovid THE ART OF LOVE. BOOK II
2006-09-11 00:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by eaismeg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That depends upon what kind of behavior you’re talking about. If I were to have, say, high cholesterol I would say yes, it’s do to the behavior that I eat meat a lot. However, I couldn’t say I had high cholesterol because I’m a jerk all the time. (This is just an example I am nether a jerk nor do I have high cholesterol)
I don’t think that you’d be “cursed” (for lack of a better word) with cancer just because you’re a dishonest, money-grubbing, power hungry, CEO. (That’s also just an example, not all CEO’s are like that) While I am fond of the “what comes around goes around” philosophy, it doesn’t seem to fit all situations.
2006-09-10 20:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by icarus_imbued 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A large part of my health condition is predicated by genetics -- what I inherited from my ancestors. And another part of that condition is determined by luck -- contacting a terrible disease, for example. Coming down with Lou Gehring or Parkinson, or cancer. Or even influenza. Within that framework, my behavior greatly affects whether or not my health is as good as it possibly can be and as this is the only part of the equation I can control, I do so rigorously.
2006-09-10 20:40:55 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi again. Yes, my health is directly connected to the choices I make. Usually, I try to make those choices be good ones so I am strong and in shape. But, as a woman, I reserve the right to make a bad choice once in a while. Especially if the music is beautiful and the moon is full.
2006-09-10 20:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well let's see, I've been hit by a car, Shot at, Slashed, Kicked, Punched,Hit with a shovel & once with a baseball bat, Hit over the head with a beer bottle and in a truck that rolled over 5 times at about 90 kms an hour and I'm feeling great................... I should be the freakin Motrin Poster Child.
2006-09-10 20:44:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Not all of it. Some of it is result from things I was born with and cannot have corrected or would cost too much to correct. But yes, mostly.
2006-09-10 20:33:39 · answer #6 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somewhat, yes. But Genetics seem to be the main reason. I have the same ailments as my parents, although not to the same extreme due to better medical treatment.
2006-09-10 20:41:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some because of behavior and some on genetics.
2006-09-10 20:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by Cherry_Blossom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because im sure if i hadnt gotten on that rope swing and slammed my back into it 10 yrs ago i prob wouldnt have the probs i do now
2006-09-10 20:33:01 · answer #9 · answered by Ðêù§ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no as a result of the environment and pollution
2006-09-10 22:28:20 · answer #10 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋