Karen, Age 75
I’m not sure what the motivating factor was but somewhere in my early 20’s I decided that I would learn how to take care of myself physically and emotionally. And so began a life time of learning. I have a PhD in Information Science and I specialized in computers in medicine in my professional career. When I discovered the rather fraudulent (i.e. ‘adjusted’) data used by allopathic medicine (especially cancer data), I began to do research in alternative medicine and became a convert. And so I took (and continue to take) worthwhile supplements and had a genomic profile done so I could make sure that the supplements I was taking supported those areas in which I was less than perfect. I had to put up with a fair amount of ridicule over the years for taking care of myself but now that I am aged, friends/family ask me for the ‘secret’ that has allowed me to live a healthy life. I take no medications, am very phy sically active (I walk 2-4 miles every day and go on hiking vacations where I hike 10-15 miles a day) and have no health problems. I will die of something of course – my aim was not to prolong my life, but to ensure that I had quality of life. I wish there was a way to reach young people about the importance of taking care of themselves but I have given up – each person seeks and follows their own path. I live my life trying not to judge and follow the precept: be kind, everyone is fighting a hard battle.
Hi Karen. I have to admit that I’m late to the game. Turning 75, have tried to abide a natural way of life, but I’ve faltered enough over the year to have a few physical problems. But a little late doesn’t mean much, does it? I’m here today – and beginning to change my lifestyle enough so that the years that remain to me will be ones of vital quality. Thanks for your reminder.
Hi Mary: Thanks for the comment – much appreciated. Your message and our mutual belief that we do not need to identify as victims (for whatever reason!) made me feel less alone! k
This is for Karen, 75: Way to go; that’s my kind of girl. Wise woman that you are, you have realized that taking care of yourself and your body is #1 priority. Sadly for most women, you and I are in the minority. Bless us all and let’s keep on truckin’ without victimhood. We all have choices. Let us at least try to see the good in everything and everyone, especially ourselves!