Health

I am all for greater access to weed - maybe not so much for psychedelics even though I have only smoked weed twice when I was a teenager (didn't know how to smoke so I doubt I got much of a hit even though I did try to inhale), and I have never tried any other illicit drugs. I haven't consumed alcohol in any significant amount since my early 20s (my wife doesn't drink so I don't drink).

I also agree we are too pharma focused. It is difficult but many would benefit greatly from lifestyle changes. Going on keto and getting serious about my health made a tremendous difference for me (I walk 20K steps a day and do some rowing and resistance training). At my high I was 353 pounds (5'5&quot . I am now around 188. I used to have an A1C through the roof, but now I at low normal. I used to have high blood pressure but now am 118/64. At 61 I am in my best shape since my 30s (or even earlier). I used to take statins and lisinopril, but I don't take any prescriptions now (just a multivitamin and Vitamin C). I get sick far less often and have more energy. I think my cognitive ability also has improved. I used to tell I had poor circulation in my hands and feet, but that is no longer the case.

My keto doctor was my wife's backup doctor for her diabetes, but she won't consider full keto. She has benefitted from Trulicity and now Mounjaro.