Jane’s secrets to happy and healthy

Beloved for her roles in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, East of Eden, Live and Let Die and currently, Acorn TV’s Harry Wild, Jane Seymour has delighted audiences for more than 55 years. But she admits it hasn't always been easy. Here, Jane shares how a brush with death and staying true to herself transformed her perspective

- BY BONNIE SIEGLER

As an Emmy and Golden Globe—winning actress, artist, grandmother and entrepreneur, Jane Seymour says she’s grateful for every moment in her life—especially because she almost lost it. In 1988, while filming in Spain, she contracted bronchitis and had a severe reaction to an antibiotic that was injected into a vein rather than a muscle. “I went into anaphylactic shock and left my body,” recalls the 74-year-old. “I remember looking down at myself and everything going very calm. I realized then that the only thing you take with you when you pass is the love you shared and the difference you made. When I recovered, I also knew I had to care for myself physically, emotionally and spiritually because life is a gift.”

Today, Jane lives by the motto “health is wealth.” “I've made the choice to eat sensibly, exercise carefully and prioritize creatively.” Here, her tips for living your best, most joyful life.

Jane teaches her 3 grandkids (shown here) to be true to themselves

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