Optimal vx. Normal

[Little Bluestem]

I found this on another site* and think it is worth repeating.

Optimal as opposed to Normal. The frequently used term of ‘normal’ refers to a mathematical or statistical situation. Thus, a ‘normal’ state of health probably means you have some medical problems. It may be normal to die at 76 yrs of age, but at 75 years old, you may decide that what you really want is ‘optimal’ health as opposed to ‘normal’. Normal is not the same as optimal, whether it relates to longevity of life, a body temperature or a lab test result.

*Quoting this site does not mean that I endorse it. Two sites that referred me to it both stated that they did not agree with everything on the site, but thought that parts of it were good.

 

[Little Bluestem]

Kind moderator, can you edit my title? It is supposed to be vs. not vx.

 

[heapsreal]

http://www.drbryanpwalsh.com/blood_chemistry.html
this site and video link explains something similar

 

[adreno]

It's normal to die from cancer or a heart attack, but it's not optimal

 

[heapsreal]

It's normal to die from cancer or a heart attack, but it's not optimal

Its not the dieing thats the worry but the pain leading up to death thats the worry for me.