Personal Narrative: My Personal Health

Personal Health History
I was told that I didn't get sick as much. Just like my dad, it was impossible for me to catch a cold or flu, but when it comes, it comes hard. I was a healthy kid throughout my childhood. I did break my arm once, when I was jumping on my mom's bed then accidentally fell off. It was the first and hopefully the last time I break a bone. Despite my strong invincible immune system, I did have many accidents. When I was ten years old, my brother accidentally cracked a little part of my occidental bone. My dad built a DIY wooden swing and my brother twisted the swing while I was under it. He let it go and the corner of the swing hit my head. When I was little, I had ulcers in my stomach that could've turned into stomach cancer.

Thankfully it didn't, but doctor said I must be aware in case if something starts to feel wrong.
I do remember going to the dentist multiple times.

And to tell you the truth, I enjoyed being at the dentist. But when I was teenager, it was rare for me to get a checkup unless I really needed it. When I was a junior, I had been getting pain in my stomach and chest. My parents were worried and took me to the doctor. It was a false alarm, but it is always good to check.
I remember throughout my childhood, exercise was a big deal for my family. My parents would take my brother and I to go hiking, to the beach or to the park. Unfortunately, work and school changed our routine and became too busy to exercise. Fortunately for me, I go to the gym here, but I know I must help my parents to be motivated on trying to exercise.
Living in a house with Mexican parents, it is impossible to resist the colorful flavors of traditional Mexican food. From pozole to chicken a la cream, it is food that will fill your soul, but not your health. Everyday my family would dine together after a long day of work. We will devour everything that is on our plates and will ask for seconds. Meat plays a big part in our eating patterns. Just about a few years ago, I learned it is bad to eat a lot of meat and should try to balance it out. My dad and I bought a Nutribullet and I would make healthy smoothies for my whole

family.

My parents were never drug addicts or alcoholics. They don't even drink anything that has to do with alcohol. We are an alcohol and drug free family. But both of my grandfathers were alcoholics and drug users. They stopped when they finally realized it was affecting their families. They eventually stopped and tried their best to not fall again.

Living in a household that is drug and alcohol free is one of the most best feelings. My parents are still together and didn't had any difficult challenges. The only stress factor we had as a family was when my brother had a difficult time at school due to the fact that he couldn't talk. My parents had to take him to therapies and private tutors to help him. Eventually my brother did learn how to talk and communicate. Everyone in my family has a job to keep this family from falling. I feel blessed and thankful for a family that isn't perfect, but loving.