26-12-2005, 07:58 PM
cyan Wrote:The human body is, in fact, designed to learn to fight new diseases. At one time, I'm sure the flu was a deadly virus. But our bodies learn.
Maybe this is the start of nature's own little answer to our problem. Granted, it will still need to take years, and a man of that age wouldn't seem to have the proper exposure to the virus since it only broke out in the 80's if I remember correctly..
but hey, i'm no pessimist.
the flu used to be a deadly disease because peoples diets were so crap, which meant their immune system was shot to bits so couldnt fight off strong diseases effectively. now we have good#(ish) diets, eat enoguh,live in warm houses (well for the most part) which means our immune system can function well, and kill the flu. unfortunately, the immune system starts off, and can kill nearly anything at all, but as you get older it gets weaker and weaker. eventually, you may get killed by something that a 20 year old would haave laughed at. (the immune system is at its strongest when you are about 8-18, and after that starts getting worse) just take my word on that unless you want me to explain it to you
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