Sad, but true: our modern health care (sick care?) system is now estimated to be the *leading cause of death* in the US: http://www.mercola.com/2004/jul/7/healthcare_death.htm This is why I agree with Dr. Mercola that each of us must begin our own journey to "Independent Health". For me, this process has begun with alkalizing, and I hope it can be a helpful starting point for each of you, as well....