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Back in the early 1950s, through the magic of television, Jack LaLanne was regularly leading tens of thousands of housewives and at least one small boy -- me -- through a series of exercises. By virtue of his long-running (1951-1985) The Jack LaLanne Show, he inspired a whole nation to eat ... Views:1419
Live Well, Age Well
You can spread expensive crèmes on your face, dye your hair and even get plastic surgery. However, there’s a much more cost-effective and natural way to get an age ‘lift’; it’s called living well. Our physical, mental and emotional habits all contribute to how gracefully ... Views:1363
Yes, indeed, pure water is our lifeline. We all need hydration and as I mentioned in part one, nothing is better than ice cold water on a hot day. I can still remember my grandmother when she looked forward to a refreshing glass of water with lots of ice. She claimed it was better than any ... Views:524
Resveratrol has age-defying power.1 It switches on the genes your body naturally uses to extend life under conditions of stress (like starvation). They’re called "sirtuins." They slow the death timer that’s ticking in every cell in your body.
This gives your cells time to repair ... Views:1707
Some doctors seem to believe that aging of the face can only be corrected through the use of painful injections. In a recent interview with one of those doctors, he said that topical treatments will never provide the same results as injections. But, if he had kept up with the latest research, ... Views:1937
Live Well, Age Well
You can spread expensive crèmes on your face, dye your hair and even get plastic surgery. However, there’s a much more cost-effective and natural way to get an age ‘lift’; it’s called living well. Our physical, mental and emotional habits all contribute to how gracefully ... Views:2070
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven:
A time to be born, a time to die;
A time to plant, a time to reap;
A time to kill, a time to heal;
A time to laugh, a time to weep…
A time to build up, a time to break down;
A time to dance, a time to mourn…
A ... Views:3806
Most people don’t really enjoy sweating. In fact, sweat can be a large problem when it comes to working out, walking on a hot day, or meeting someone that makes your pulse race. Still, sweat is actually good for your skin...and it might even slow down the aging process.
Ahh! Sweat!
Sweat has ... Views:15118
According to new research, drinking two glasses of milk every day could help protect against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease in old age. Researchers from the University of Oxford have discovered that milk is one of the best sources of a key vitamin thought to reduce the neurological damage ... Views:1569
A competitive lucrative market in wellness has produced a confusing amount of information about what nutritional supplements to take. Everyone seems to be an "expert" in nutrition these days.
It is easy to become over whelmed with so much information, but don't give up. Supplements are ... Views:1177
On the occasion of my 62nd birthday - well, actually, the two weeks prior to the event - I decided it was time for a short depression. I earned it. I was entitled. And I was going to wallow a bit. This was followed by a two-week celebration, so it all balanced out, and the whole experience is ... Views:1247
You know that you should use some form of sunscreen every day, right? Even during those colder winter month, sunscreen is vital to your skin’s health. But, how do you choose from all of those SPFs on the market? Is one sunscreen better than another? How do you know which one to select? This ... Views:4595
In this article I want to take a close look at the last two of the four processes the optimum performance of which I believe is absolutely vital to the proper functioning of all the body’s cells.
Key 3: Breathing
Although at birth we commence to use our lungs to breathe independently for the ... Views:1312
Stop interfering!
I hope by now that you have grasped the very simple but profound concept that the brain already knows exactly how to take care of itself for life…. if only we would let it. But we don’t and very successfully manage to interfere with its natural working by imposing on it all ... Views:1146
You may have already heard about how important it is to exercise your brain. There are many benefits that you should be aware of. Once you learn all the facts you will very likely be motivated to participate in activities that exercise your brain. The first thing you should understand is that ... Views:6867
As one ages and becomes challenged with a medical disorder, exercise still is important aspect of daily life. Some exercise is needed to help retain the function and flexibility of the body. The exercise that we do may not be at the levels earlier in our lives, so the effort and the length of ... Views:1655
Way back in the old days it was black beauties. These days it's the more dangerous diet pills. But those days are done. No more paying shameful prices to despicable ripoff artists and tearing your body apart just to study for a test. Currently there is a study aid that's all natural AND good for ... Views:965
Would You Invest Six-Minutes Daily For Health & Longevity?
Have you ever noticed that you and I require Immediate Gratification in order
to continue doing daily rituals and practices - for our own best interest?
How long can you stick to a diet before falling off the wagon? How about ... Views:1238
A cancer diagnosis knocks you flat and before you can get up off the floor, you are swamped by a tsunami of strange medical lingo, perpetual appointments, costly medications, dreadful treatments, possible surgery and an uncertain future. Everything moves along too fast to afford you the luxury ... Views:1261
In life we take many things for granted. People are told to go on a low fat diet and do some aerobic training, and yet they still gain body fat. Your blood work shows slightly altered cholesterol and thyroid levels and right away you’re told to go on medication. The trainer at your local gym ... Views:1794
Your Food Guide for Achieving a Healthy Acid/Alkaline Balance
To help achieve a healthy balanced pH level, refer to the chart below. Keep in mind the more alkaline and less acidic the food source the better for your overall health and well-being. According to the health experts,75% of ... Views:34724
In my previous article I introduced the brain/old house analogy as a means to illustrate that we must provide conditions that foster healthy neurons, create new neurons and increase and strengthen the connections between neurons. In this article I’ll explain how the brain is much smarter than ... Views:1259
In the next two articles I want to take a close look at four processes the optimum performance of which I believe is absolutely vital to the proper functioning of all the body’s cells.
Further, I believe that either prior to birth or as babies or both we knew these processes and how to use ... Views:1112
According to the Arthritis Foundation, Rheumatoid Arthritis affects 1.3 million Americans. Although there are several theories, so far, the cause of RA is still unknown. In addition, there is no cure to date, but it is getting easier to control RA through the use of remedies, exercise, and joint ... Views:1252
Use it or lose it doesn't apply only to muscle fitness or sex. It also applies to the brain. While researchers at the University of Kansas have found that getting plenty of physical exercise may keep your brain fit too, there’s even better news. Advances in brain imaging and neuroscience have ... Views:1551
As we age, our bones become increasingly porous and brittle, even for those of us who are disciplined about our calcium and vitamin D intake. Unlike our parents we benefit from extensive research concerning osteoporosis, diet, exercise and supplements but in spite of all best efforts, time does ... Views:1351
Five years ago when I happened onto the Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation in a book called “The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth” by Peter Kelder, I knew instinctively these exercises would help me grow younger, and they have!
Known as The Five Tibetans, this series of movements form a ... Views:7572
As you age expect increasing amounts of fat tissue toward the center of the body. Fat will increase and lean body mass will decrease. The liver, kidney and other organs may lose some of their cells. Bones lose some of their minerals and become less dense. Water in your body is decreased by ... Views:5702
The generation of people born between the years of 1940 and 1960 are expected to have major effects on health and social service systems. By the year 2030, about one out of every five Americans, or 20% of our population, will be a senior citizen in the United States. In other countries such as ... Views:1444
Recently, we were the speakers at a ‘caregivers’ night in a local desert community. After the conclusion of the official program, we opened the floor for those that had specific issues to address. The common question we heard was, “Why can’t I get my dad to get dressed on time in the morning? ... Views:916
We've become a society obsessed with our looks.
It's been noted that we spend more on beauty products in thewest than we do on education.
Why are we so obsessed? Because it's easier and more affordable than ever before.Anti-aging skincare technology has progressed leaps and bounds. We know ... Views:1260
StemEnhance an Adult Stem Cell Enhancer, By StemTech
Tom Gainer
Dated: 06/01/07
StemEnhance is considered a Technological Breakthrough in the Health and Wellness Industry. Studies show that StemEnhance releases adult stem cells from your very own bone marrow. Continue reading to find out ... Views:2569
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Keywords: Remember, Invincible Fourteen, Young Again
Do you remember the feeling that you were invincible, that no one could cause you any harm?
Do you ... Views:1464
Act-As-IF
• 1. “To become a Master of SpeedReading, first, you must follow the William James law: Act as-if, Think as-if, FEEL as-if, & Believe as-if you are already a SpeedReading Brainiac.”
• For the next few hours “be-an-actor”. How? Be a kid again and ‘play’ “Let’s Pretend!”
• 2. ... Views:1620
If you are like most people, you have been diligently putting some of your hard earned money away in some type of retirement plan. For most people though, their preparations involve only the monetary type with a total lack of awareness about preparing and preserving the body they live in for ... Views:1519
A study published in the July 2009 edition of the British Medical Journal finds that people who lived with a partner during middle age had much lower odds of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
Researchers in Sweden and Finland collected data on 1,449 people as part of a ... Views:1373
People who have had depression are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than people who have never had depression, according to a study published in the April 8, 2008, issue of Neurology.
The study involved 486 people age 60 to 90 who had no dementia. Of those, 134 people had ... Views:1453
A study recently in the Alzheimer's and Dementia Journal reviewed previous studies in a bid to find a link between different infections and Alzheimer's.
One bacterium the researchers have stumbled upon is the Chlamydia Pneumoniae, believed to be the cause of 10 to 20 percent of pneumonia ... Views:1376
My friend's daughter is a ballet dancer. She had surgery on her tendon on her right ankle and then when it was almost healed she fell down the stairs and hurt her other ankle. This put her out of commission for several weeks and she wasn't able to try out for "So You Think You Can Dance' which ... Views:798
Studies show that money can buy happiness, but only until the point where you have enough to cover expenses for food, shelter, health care, and transportation. After that, more money brings diminishing returns. So, where to put your energy and resources if you want to maximize your happiness? ... Views:741
Times are tough, especially now that prices are going up, loan interests are skyrocketing and financial difficulties are plaguing people not only in the US but all over the world. Despite the crisis, however, you need to take things easy and prevent problems from overcoming you. Since there is ... Views:675
We all want to live longer, healthier lives. The good news is that some small precautions and habits can have a huge impact on your wellness and longevity. You might be pleasantly surprised that you are already doing some of these health-boosting activities every day!
8 Surprising Habits That ... Views:2419
Margie Garrison was just 11 years old when she fell and injured her back in a playground accident. The trauma of her injury led to the development of severe osteoarthritis of the spine, and for the next 43 years she lived in pain while one physician after another treated her with medications ... Views:1440
For me, it all started a year ago in May. May 16, 2003 to be exact.The thread mill was rolling, and I was feeling fine. Then my Doctorasked,"how do you feel Mr. Williams"? I'm fine Doc, I answered.
Little did I know that this would be a life changing exprience for meand my family.
Fifteen ... Views:1236
Your cat has been your friend for many years. She has followed you around the house and played with every piece of string you have given her. Recently, you have noticed that she is moving more slowly, and more reluctant to chase that string. If you have had your kitty for a while, then she is ... Views:1731
Her hair was disheveled, which was unusual for her. The mini stroke she’d suffered after the sudden death of her longtime friend (right at the breakfast table. Put her head down and BOOM. Transitioned into whatever awaits us upon death with nary a peep) was evident in her slowed speech and ... Views:1231
You may hope it will never happen, but one day you may find that your parents or older relatives need your help to manage their home. How will you carry out the sacred trust of getting the best price or helping them keep the property, and age in place? Even more difficult, may be guiding them ... Views:4193
Reaching middle age and actually accepting the experience are two different feelings.
1. You go through the fear of approaching it.
2. You go into denial that you really have reached this age.
3. You begin to change everything in your life.
4. Even if you accept it or not the experiences ... Views:3103