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Tips for living younger, longer by preventing disease Mar 19, 2023 | By Jennifer O'Hara (@jenohara)Comment receiving replies
I am 88 years old even though I do not feel like it. I have just gone through the most horrible period in my life. My husband of 59 years died and I had to have a full hip replacement. I am in therapy. Yet I go on. I attribute some of my longevity to the fact that I was a race walker for many many years. I never smoked and drank very little. I hardly eat sweets or even fruits because I find that sugar doesn't fit well with my digestion. Also for many years I have taken an aloe gel pill every day. I don't drink milk so I have grains for breakfast. I like bulgar, barley, farro, etc. A bowl of hot grains in the morning is very satisfying. I gave up coffee many years ago. The acid gave me stomach aches. I am now a tea drinker. Real tea. My son told me he thinks I will live forever.
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Hello Marilyn,
Thank you for sharing the little things you did to keep yourself healthy. I admire that you have the discipline to keep yourself so active and healthy for many years.
I am sorry that you are going through a rough period. Losing a husband of 59 years is a big loss, and even after a few years, there isn't a day where you don't forget about him or wishing he is still alive and by your side.
It's good that you are in therapy and making sure that you stay ahead and moving forward. In a way, you regain a life where you can pursue anything you like, and perhaps cultivate a new hobby. The perks of being single.
I hope the hip surgery is successful and you have less pain after that. I hope you live with ease and gaining peace in life. God bless.
Regards,
Kerrey
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Brilliant and balanced approach to life + fairly good genetics in my view. My mom is 94 all her teeth are intact, full head of hair no glasses.. ( in my view she will make the 100 mark) .. I am a kidney transplant recipient ... (most probably this got passed down from my father's side as his mother (my grandmother had a kidney failure).. I do my best in diet/activities..let's see how far I can make it.
Best Wishes