I wouldn't say that it is an enlightement rolleyes:), but now I realize that being healthy is more a choice than a fate. Your health issues must have something to do with what your have done to your body and mind.
I would have to agree with you. Even if there are certain hereditary conditions that run in your family with certain risk factors, you can take steps to reduce the risk involved with those risk factors.
Right now I am working to keep my heart in check, its a huge risk in my own family. I know my older sister has issues with high blood pressure too and that worries me a tad. Isn't that the silent killer or something?