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09/25/2006: "Longevity"
The talented young Sacramento musician Jackie Greene, has a lyric on his latest album that says, “Everyone wants to go to heaven but no one is ready to die.” So the goal is to live as long as you can and as healthy as you can. Scientists are starting to report that the human body should be able to live 150 years. This month’s Oprah even has it as the theme. So my situation is really not much different from everyone else. We are all trying to live longer. Hopefully that includes healthier as well. The two go hand in hand, I hope.
The next few posts will be dedicated to longevity. What will it take to get a good handful of long healthy years out of our bodies? In western medicine, we treat the symptoms. In eastern medicine, they treat the cause and work towards prevention. The doctor isn’t paid unless the patient remains healthy. To look at cause, we have to get down to a cellular level where life happens. Make your cells healthy and your body lives a long and healthy life.
We always look for silver linings in life. Cancer has forced me to learn about and lead an uber-healthy life. If I make it through and kick this thing, then my family and I couldn’t be happier. If you come along for the ride and are inspired to change your lifestyle, then I am assured of your health and happiness as well. A double bonus and a big silver lining. My payback and thanks for all of your support and love.