Erin Jahns
My 75-year-old parents are my superheroes.
(Sorry, Dad.)
Sure, genes may be at play here, but my mom also takesexceptionalcare of herself.
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“I’d always struggled with weight,” my mom tells me over the phone.
She’s also a fan of collagen, thanks to yours truly.
(If you saw her skin, you’d be a believer, too.)
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“I mainly stick to water.
Lots of water,” she says.
“Since my mother was an alcoholic, I have stayed away from alcohol for most of my life.
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I also collaborated with a work colleague to develop a broader wellness class.
The syllabus we created for the class eventually became the basis for a book we co-authored.
My mother was an alcoholic, and I began exploring how that had impacted my behaviors.
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and ‘Who’s driving the bus?’
I also read many books on the subject.
And of course, she’s remained interested and fascinated by health and wellness.
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“Having a sense of purpose is crucial for me,” she explains.
To say it’s rewarding would be an understatement.”
“I’ve honestly just done a lot of my own research,” she says.
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“Moisturizer and sunscreen are key!
For hydration, I love Clinique’s Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly.
Oh, and for nighttime only, I’ll also use aretinol.”
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