What’s in your DNA?

Those of you who know me can attest to the fact that through the years, I’ve really striven to learn the most up-to-date information on wellness, healthy aging, and well-being and incorporate what I’ve learned into my daily life as well as to share what I’ve learned with others.

And yet, over time, I’ve been plagued with increasingly ubiquitous ‘discomfort’ (a.k.a. pain)

All of my physicals come back with beautifully glowing lab results that indicate perfect health – and yet – I’m hurting. And for all the perfectly-perfect lifestyle and diet choices I make, I don’t necessarily feel robust.

At the suggestion of my chiropractor, I went to see Kimberly Feagans, B.A., CWK, CKP, who specializes in Wholistic Methylation and Wholistic Kinesiology. What I learned about myself, and by extension, my family was truly enlightening. But beyond that, it gave me hope that I could resolve many, if not all, of my issues.

Maybe it’s because I turned 60 last year. Maybe it’s because my mom died that year too, at age 91. Or maybe it’s just the business I’m in. But lately, I’ve found myself freakishly obsessed with longevity. Not just longevity.  I recognize that once born, we all have the same fate. We will die at some point.

My philosophy, and the basis for what and how I teach, is that I want to be healthy when I die. And I want that for you too; a life of vitality, well-being and inner peace, to the very end.

As you may know, I will soon be having a total hip replacement.  When I mention this to those who know me, I get this incredulous look and the inevitable question, “You?”  “How did this happen?”

It’s a great question.  I wish I knew the answer.

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Satchel Paige said, "How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?" 

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