It is my understanding that large amounts of soda can make you ill. If you dont believe me go on a soda binge for a month than switch to water. It is also my undedstanding smoking cigarettes can kill you. But which one will harm you more in the long run. First take soda a chemical mixture in a chemical era. Can it destabalize the genes. Well diet sodas have been linked to cancer so they say. I recommend a cofffee mixture of all necessary sugars and water to detox. Tobacco can cause infections aswell as deterioration. For the infection i recommend junipor berries onor a gin in tonic with lemon. To increase your long capacity a taffy candy helps build immunity or so i have tested. Weigh your option make wise decisions.