ROCK & ROLL HEALTH CHICK by Electra Posada
“I've been feelin' so sick inside. Got to get better, Lord, before I die.” RVZ When we pay tribute to people, we usu-
ally try to stick to the “good parts,” and rightly so. If these people happen to be fa- mous, well-loved musicians, we honor them for pouring their hearts out and sacrificing so much of their lives. We are touched by their talent. Having been in the company of famous rockers lately, I’ve learned that the public, celebrity persona of a beloved musician often does not match the real deal. This truth can be hard to accept. But, when they are gone, especially at a young age, we still experience all the emotions of grief. We miss them as if they were actual, physical parts of our lives, because their music was so real and encompassing. For some of you, these cherished artists were actual, physical parts of your lives! I can only imagine how it feels to be a musician grieving the loss of one’s comrades leaving too soon. It must be very difficult not to wonder who’s next? Let me help it NOT BE YOU! Sometimes, when paying tribute to
someone, it’s important to pay attention to parts we’d rather avoid, in hopes it will help those of us left behind. Personally, I believe there is no greater legacy than helping others.
I also believe that the artists, who gave so much of their blood, sweat and tears and paid the ultimate price, would be honored to know they somehow saved another from their fate. In their honor, this is my tribute to those we’ve lost. As “The Rock-n-Roll Health Chick,” guess what I want to talk about? If you guessed YOU AND YOUR HEALTH, you’re right! As a fan who has received so much from beloved musicians, I now need to give back! We’ve lost so many
iconic musicians in re- cent years. It’s impos- sible to give them all their due here. As a fan and health coach, a few from 2017 stand out for me. This list is not meant as a rank of importance or meant to exclude others.
These names struck me as significant for their physical and mental health issues, from which we can learn: Tom Petty, Gregg All- man, Chris Cornell, Malcolm Young, Glen Campbell, Chester Bennington, Butch Trucks and Steve Wright. What did these incredible musicians
have in common? They all suffered drug ad- diction and abuse. A few died from physical issues related to drug abuse in their past or from ongoing battles. Several of these musi- cians died by suicide. Some had depression. Others had heart attacks, dementia and re- lated diseases. All of these are preventable. Past drug use and poor diet, long- and short- term , can have serious effects on our emo-
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