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- Accepting the Middle of Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2006 from Marge Pickering-PiconeReaching 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: 3259(1 vote) - Act Your Age? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Linda ThompsonA while back I was listening to the radio, when the host introduced a guest by saying he had known her for many years. He said that she was an 81 year old activist, and then went on to say, “She certainly doesn’t act 81.” That made me stop and think of the many pictures the listeners must be ...
Views: 1291(1 vote) - Activate Your Immune System - by Activate your immune System.Activate your immune System…and protect yourself from bio-toxins, influenza and most every other disease
The human immune system is an amazing array of trillions of cells working together to accomplish the goal of identifying, destroying and eliminating, free ...
Views: 5049(1 vote) - Adenosine & PEMFs - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2019 from Dr. William PawlukPEMFS, THE “GUARDIAN ANGEL” ADENOSINE AND INFLAMMATION A critical consideration for selecting and applying pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is the strength of the magnetic field needed to affect the tissue being treated. For the most effective results, the individual seeking to do ...
Views: 4392(1 vote) - Aging & Skin Greasiness Have to Go Hand in Hand? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Valerie RosenbaumIf you are a woman or a man with questions about aging and skin greasiness, you have finally arrived at the right place. What you will learn about here are the things that contribute to oily or greasy skin. It may surprise you to know that getting older is not among them As we age, our ...
Views: 1135(2 votes) - Aging Across The Ages - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from punama JeffersonDifferent people age in different ways. This really is perhaps because aging, even though a organic occurrence, is really a perform of genetics and atmosphere. The genes play a function when it comes to the skin that we're endowed with. People whose parents look youthful will probably have ...
Views: 679(1 vote) - Aging Gracefully - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Don FarrowThe Fountain Of Youth – A Life’s Journey… I admit there are many things in life we just cannot change and aging is one of them. Although we cannot change the fact that we age, we can change how we age. The mere nature of our existence gives us options for aging healthfully. I am sure we ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Aging Gracefully - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Christina WatsonWhat exactly does this mean: aging gracefully? Max Erhmann writes in his famous poem, Desiderata: Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. The definition of counsel in this quote means: “private, guarded thoughts or opinions.” And take kindly, I ...
Views: 2347(2 votes) - Aging Healthily, Happily, Productively, and With Enthusiasm - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Roy ThomsittOne of the saddest sights in life is to see someone who has just retired, and thinks life is all downhill from now on. They just wait around, doing little but potter around, with little exercise for brain and body. They are waiting to die. Retirement and getting old should be nothing like that. ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Aging With Grace - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Cassia BermanPublished as “Am-Aging Grace,” cover story in “Mature Lifestyles,” May 2002, supplement to the Woodstock Times and Ulster Publishing’s other weekly newspapers. Since my late twenties, I’ve had a secret hobby. I’ve been storing images in my mind of ...
Views: 1943(1 vote) - Aging with Vitality - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Steve KeyserToday's "baby boomer" generation wants to look good and age gracefully, without suffering from the same debilitating and chronic conditions as their parents. Yes, you can age with vitality! We all age over time, but the rate at which we age is a choice. Good health slows the aging process, ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Aging: A Powerful Beauty Tip - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteIn today's abundance of beauty lotions and potions, nips and tucks, that serve to resist and camouflage the signs of aging we rob ourselves of the most powerful beauty enhancement resource available to mankind. I'm speaking of the aging process itself. The prevailing and repetitive message we ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Aging: What Are We So Afraid Of? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Staness JonekosI live in the land of angels, but in Los Angeles these guardians are nipped and tucked with crooked smiles and lopsided eyes frozen on a static expression. At 52 I am really pissed off that aging -- a thing that happens as soon as we take our first breath -- is such a big deal! Why does a ...
Views: 1380(2 votes) - All facts about water: its unique properties, water memory research, benefits for life and health, why drink more pure water. - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2019 from Mike LilleyWater and life are inseparable. Where there is one on the Earth, there is always another. The existence of any organic life, any seed or embryo begins in the water. Water is the ideal basis of biological life, not only on Earth, but also everywhere in the universe. Water is a combination of two ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - All Natural Or All Pretend? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2008 from George PrugarFar too many people believe that an all natural product equates a product that won’t damage or harm skin in any way. This line of thinking is not only false, it is also potentially dangerous. To begin our all natural discussion, let’s first talk about aging and anti-aging products that contain ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - Alzheimer's - Reducing The Risks - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from John HillIn life, we all have risks, which we can take measures to reduce a vast majority of those risks. Alzheimer’s disease is claiming the minds of more than 4 million US citizens without mentioning those in the foreign lands. The disease is actually claiming more than 8 million minds combined. ...
Views: 1464(2 votes) - Alzheimer's, Memory Loss and Beta Amyloid. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2003 from Larry Richards - Biotrex Vitamins ProprietorThe effect of the buildup of beta amyloid in the brain, caused by a variation of a gene known as CYP46, is memory loss better known as Alzheimer's. People who suffer from Alzheimer's more often have high levels of beta amyloid which collect in clumps, called senile plaques in the brain. Most ...
Views: 1769(2 votes) - Angina More Common In Women Than Men - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Peter HutchResearchers discovered the unexpected result in the first large-scale study investigating risk factors for stable angina. They pooled data from 74 studies involving 401,315 people living in 31 countries, including the United States. Of the studies' participants, 13,331 women and 11,511 men had ...
Views: 1319(1 vote) - Anti Aging Supplements - Fight Lines From Within Just - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Argelia RussekPicking out antioxidants to supplement your common skin tone regimen is an strategy which has been validated scientifically. A examine by French scientists located that female getting vitamin C, vitamin E, and betacarotene acquired 23% fewer new wrinkles, and a reduction in existing wrinkles of ...
Views: 803(1 vote) - Anti Aging Supplements - What To Know Before You Start - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from GiGi KonwinAs we age, taking vitamins is important. You may have heard of anti aging supplements, but before you go out and stock up on what you think you need, a few basic tests are necessary. Why Should You Test First? Everybody ages differently. Some people may have insufficient nutrients in certain ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Anti Aging Supplements - What You Must Know - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Janice WeeHumans today are a pill-popping species. Can't sleep? Pop a sleeping pill. Aches and pains? Take some painkillers. Depressed? Take anti-depressant pills. Caught a cold? Take more pills. See lines appearing on your face? Pop in an anti aging pill. Makes sense, right? But can anti aging ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Anti-aging? Is it a real possibility? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Lynn DormanI've been giving a lot of thought to this concept of anti-aging because every time I turn on my computer I see ads for anti-aging x, y, and z products. Is anti aging possible? Can it be a reality? Do you want it to be real? You might disagree – but in short - I don't think so. Aging ...
Views: 1682(3 votes) - Antiaging Solution - The Truth About Age Prevention - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Dean CaporellaWell it's official - the secret to looking and staying young is something we continually had drummed into us from the time we were kids. It's sleep and the truth is, most people don't get enough of it. It's an antiaging solution which is rarely discussed. Well, not as a solution to slowing down ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Anxiety in old age - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Peter RoseSYMPTOMS INCLUDE 1) Irritability 2) Irrational fear of going out 3) Slowing of mental process 4) Distrust of others DESCRIPTION Anxiety in the over 60’s tends to be of the “worst case; what if” type If I go on this coach trip there might be an accident, or I might be left behind. If I go out ...
Views: 4213(1 vote) - Are You A Boomer Or A Zoomer? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from David DemkoMany Baby Boomers are literally built to last 100 years. In fact, the CDC estimates at least one million boomers to achieve that goal. Will you become a member of this one-in-a-million longevity club? Could be. Afterall, living a long time takes more than smart-genes and dumb-luck. Eighty ...
Views: 6597(1 vote) - Are You Aging Before Your Time? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2006 from Chris GreenIt’s strange but for many people, the anti aging battle is just about looking younger. But the aging process doesn’t just affect your looks, it also affects your mind and your attitude to life. Entering a state of atrophy is a major factor in aging. Atrophy is the process of withering away and ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Are You in Danger of Becoming a Middle Class Bag Lady? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Adriane BergYou see them everywhere. Maybe your aunt or even your mother is one. Women with middle and even upper bracket financial backgrounds are pinching pennies and depriving themselves in their golden years. Sometimes we find it comical, as when 78-year-old cousin Bessie brings a plastic bag to the ...
Views: 2654(1 vote) - Are You Rusting Away? Stop It With Antioxidants! - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOf all the things we have to concern ourselves with, preventing “internal rust” is not likely to be on your list. However, it should be as it’s one of the most important things you can do for your health not only to stay looking and feeling younger but to avoid serious disease. But what do I ...
Views: 1306(1 vote) - Are You Standing Tall? A Few Posture Pointers - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonThe quality of your posture can make a big difference in your life. Good posture can make you look and feel younger, stronger and more confident; and can help improve your breathing, advance your sports performance, decrease your risk of injury and improve your biomechanical efficiency. And, ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - Avoiding Clogged Pores - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from George PrugarThe trick to healthy glowing skin is clean pores. That’s why there are so many pore cleansing products on the market right now. What are pores? What do they do? How do you keep them clean? Do any of those pore cleaning products actually work? Purifying Pores Pores help our skin to breathe. ...
Views: 2180(1 vote) - Balance Disorders in Elderly People - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2007 from Connie LimonAbout 9 percent of adults age 65 and older report having problems with balance. Good balance is essential to being able to control and maintain your body’s position while moving and remaining still. Good balance helps you: • Walk without staggering • Arise from chairs without falling • Climb ...
Views: 11370(1 vote) - Banish Brain Drain And Sharpen Your Mind - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Stacy WishnerOften, many of my over-40 patients will tell me that they have “fuzzy”, or even scattered, thinking. They can’t remember where they put their keys or their wallet and may even have difficulty recalling a person’s name or the name of something they use every day! This causes a lot of concern that ...
Views: 1843(2 votes) - Beat The Signs Of Aging in 7 Steps. - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Janice Wee1. Make exercise part of your daily life. You lose musche mass and bone density as you grow older. Weight bearing exercises like stair climbing, working out with weights, hiking and even joggin build your bone density. All forms of exercise build your muscle mass. Take lots of leafy green ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - Behavioral Manifestations of Alzheimer’s Dementia - by Submitted on May 24, 2004 from Michael RayelAlzheimer’s Dementia has a combination of cognitive and behavioral manifestations. Cognitive impairment is the core problem which includes memory deficits and at least one of the following: aphasia or language problem, agnosia or problems with recognition, apraxia or motor activity problem, and ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - Believe it or not SPACE is not the FINAL Frontier - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2004 from Bill SullivanBelieve it or not SPACE is not the FINAL Frontier. The human brain is the most complex thing known to man. Consider these facts: After a few minutes of exercise, your heart is pumping, you breathe faster and start to sweat. Why? Your brain is constantly ...
Views: 1424(1 vote) - Benefits And Using of Homeopathic Medicine - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from lisa malinHomeopathy is considered an effective means to treat and cure any type of cancer. It is especially known for its miraculous healing of throat cancer. The method of treatment in the field of homeopathy is simple and uses only a few drops of medicine to cure the cells are cancerous. Treatment of ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Bodies, Beliefs, And Perceptions - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Tom WrightTom Wright First of all, why is making the distinction between belief and perception so important? Let's take the example of walking over twelve-hundred degree hot coals, something I have direct experience with by having done so myself. If our human ability to perceive what's out there and ...
Views: 2046(2 votes) - Botox, the Temporary Quick Fix for Wrinkles - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from sarah labdarBotox is one of the newer forms of cosmetic surgery, which is practiced in today’s society. Cosmetic botox is relatively new compared to other facial cosmetic surgeries such as a facelift, eyelid surgery, chin surgery, nasal reconstruction and lip enhancement. Unlike these procedures, botox is ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - Brain Fog - Memory Loss - Alzheimer's, Can something be done about it? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2003 from Janis IhrigIt's a sad day when someone you love can't drive because they can't think clearly. It happens everyday. They say nothing can be done about it. Or, can it? At the age of 68 my mother wanted so much to drive, but my father wouldn't let her. I loved her dearly and felt I could let her drive ...
Views: 2034(2 votes) - Breathe Free Again! - Your Allergies won't be the same again - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Suzanne FrenetteMore than 50 million North Americans suffer from seasonal and year-round allergies. An allergy is a hyperactive response of the immune system to certain substances that are “foreign” to our bodies. These substances, called allergens, can range from food and pollen to drugs, environmental ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - Building a Brand - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2007 from Ihab KharmaIn today’s competitive times it becomes imperative to have a unique identity by building a brand. Brand building can sometimes take years and sometimes exclusivity of your product could win you accolades just at the startup of your company. Branding is more than just a business buzzword. It has ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - Can Anti Aging Supplements Delay Aging? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2008 from Raphaelo SteffNot long ago, the answer to this question would be no. Today, due to the progress of Anti-Aging Medicine, The answer to the question "Can you delay aging?" is Yes, without any ambiguity. The products and technologies exist; they can delay, suspend, or even reverse degenerative number of effects ...
Views: 1121(1 vote) - Change is Good - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Brian NicolettiSometimes we love change and sometimes we hate it. Regardless, it always takes a little bit of courage to leave something familiar and try something new. Why is change difficult for most of us? Because change necessitates that we move out of our comfort zones. Since the ego, or protective ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - Changes You Can Expect through the Aging Process - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Connie LimonAs you age time creates change on the body’s organs and systems. Everyone is unique in the aging process. How you age is unique as well as when you age. There are some typical changes, however, common to everyone. In this article you will learn about some of those changes that take ...
Views: 5586(1 vote) - Choosing a Senior Housing Faiclity or Care Option - A Step by Step Matching Process - by Step 1? Evaluate the Needs, Desires and Resources of the Prospective Resident.
Needs ?You might begin by referring to the various levels of care offered in the marketplace and see where your needs fall in this range between fully independent living and round-the-clock skilled nursing. Another ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Comfortable Adjustments To Ease Your Aging Pets Uneasiness - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from brian spilnerAs your dog grows older, it is important that he receives proper care. Pooches age, similar to humans and experience many of the same ailments. There are preventative measures you can take and specific illnesses to look out for. An old dog still has a lot of life left. In order to properly ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Coral Calcium May Hold The Secret To Lifelong Health - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2008 from Paul RodgersIf you don't know what coral calcium is, it's a type of calcium supplement that is made from coral (hence the name). Coral calcium is the hottest source for one of the minerals most critical to your bodys health. In essence, you can say that coral calcium is the same substance as the calcium ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Could Those Nips And Tucks Speed Up Aging? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Cynthia RowlandIf you have tried facial plastic surgery, injections that plump and paralyze and liposuction for those hard to exercise places, you may be less thrilled with your results now than even six months ago. There is news from a growing band of plastic surgeons, cosmetic doctors and dermatologists ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - Crazy Weekend, Stressed, Loss of Memory, Loss of Sleep... - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Gillian EadieAre you a Twitter follower? You'll see lots of Tweets about short term memory loss. Usually after a weekend partying, hitting the books for exams, going through a stressful relationship break up or just too much of everything! Tweeters often joke about memory loss: "Memory loss runs in my ...
Views: 1604(2 votes) - Dark Circle Eye Creams for Dark Circles Under Eyes - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Ladan LashkariWhen you are looking for dark circle under eye creams to help you reduce and remove dark circles and eye bags, you may be wondering how to find out which one is the best and most effective. If you have some a bit of research, you know there are several different eye creams ...
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