Most Americans believe in karma in one form or another;  either as an organized, religious doctrine-based idea, or a practical “if you do this, the natural outcome is that” style thinking.  I ascribe to the latter.  I’ve recently learned, and believe, that many of our western diseases are preventable through diet, especially by adopting a vegan diet.  A vegan diet is one in which no animal product is consumed.  Now, food-source animals are cruelly used in most instances and are forced into their role as provider of human food in all instances.  Doesn’t it make sense that if you are cruel you will reap suffering? And, in this case it proves true, not as some “God is punishing you” action, but in a very real “eat the wrong thing and you’ll suffer” way.