Health is very important to me. It is amazing to learn how much of our health issues are inherited from family.
Alcoholism, COPD,
congestive heart failure, diabetes, and cancer are some of the things that seem
to be prevalent in my family tree. I
have learned that diet and exercise can play a key role in reducing or delaying
these illnesses.
Because of alcoholism
and my own experience with drinking, I don’t touch alcohol. My son didn’t even want to take the chance of
having the gene. He became the
designated driver for all his Navy buddies.
My brother was killed in a drunk driving accident – he was one of the
passengers. He and his buddies were out
celebrating 21s and should not have gotten behind the wheel. My maternal grandfather (and his sons) also
had a drinking problem. Did that go
further back? I don’t know.
Some health issues are
related to environment – I grew up around smokers but never took up the habit
myself. I have learned that it had a
major effect on my health. I couldn’t
believe the first winter I lived away from home – no major
colds/bronchitis. And when I was around
smokers, I started to get stuffed up and not able to breathe. That’s when I realized I was allergic to
cigarette smoke. I also have other
allergies like strong floral fragrances, fresh flowers or real Christmas trees
when indoors.
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