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     Jim has a theory if a little is good then more is better.  He has used this thought in all aspects of his life.  Sometimes it has worked to his advantage and other times it has not. He not only incorporates this thought in his business and personal life, but also with food.  If a little tastes good then just keep going.
     It is not unusual to find a small decorative sugar bowl in most homes.   In the middle of Jim's table was a coffee can filled with sugar.  He did not daintly add a teaspoon or two of sugar to his coffee.  I watched in horror as he would scoop approximately a half of cup of sugar in his cup and add a little coffee or tea.   He used the liquid as a transport for the sugar. This would occur several times a day.  We felt that possibly the high quantities of sugar was contributing to the lack of energy and unresponsiveness he often exhibited.
  This was not an easy habit to break.  When Jim moved into our home, our table centerpiece was not a coffee can filled with sugar.  In fact, the sugar was hidden deep in a cupboard. In this case the adage out of sight out of mind was true.  After a few weeks,  Jim did not even ask for the sugar.  He  still asks for cakes, cookies and pie. I don't blame him for that.
       An amazing thing happened about three weeks into the detox plan.  Jim started waking up.  He still suffered a short term memory loss, but he could carry on a conversation.  His  sense of humor began to emerge, his alertness and energy level began to increase.  It was  good to see our Jim back.  I think we will just keep the sugar hidden.

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