Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Aging and Longevity Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Aging and Longevity". If you have expertise in Aging and Longevity and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- From Muscle Growth to Fat Loss: 5 Steps the Body Takes - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2014 from David OrmanEver wonder how the body goes from food on the fork to building your physique? Protein is the major key and here are the 5 steps it takes for protein to become muscle. aminoStep 1. Once your finish your meal, enzymes in the stomach and small intestine break apart protein to form what is called ...
Views: 1606(1 vote) - Tips to Take Care of Tendons and Ligaments - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2014 from Lorraine MaitaTendons are bands of tissue that connect muscle to bone and ligaments connect bone to bone. Without them you can’t move. Collagen provides structure and strength while mucopolysaccharides hold them together to allow them to stretch, flex, bend and retain resilience against injury. Both tendons ...
Views: 2069 - The Unique Nutrient That Could Prove Key To Longevity - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumAlmost despairing, a young family approached the animal rescue organization, The Gentle Barn, seeking help. After being treated with anti-inflammatory medications, their little dog, Sofia, had developed a hole in her stomach. No medical intervention worked and they were worried they’d lose this ...
Views: 1488 - If You Want To Improve Your Heart – Focus On Your Lungs - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Al SearsVery few doctors recognize that your lungs are the key to your health and living longer. Oxygen is the cure for nearly every major disease. Maintaining and growing your lungpower is the key to your heart health, your brain function, and every other system in your body. Breath is life. How ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Osteoporosis in Your 30's? How to Prevent It Naturally - by Submitted on May 11, 2014 from Junji TakanoOsteoporosis is defined as a medical condition in which the bones become fragile and brittle. It is often perceived as a disease that mostly affects the elderly. However, early signs of osteoporosis may show and affect younger people as well especially those who belong to the age bracket of ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - The Perfect Diet (Yes, I Do Mean Perfect) - by Submitted on May 06, 2014 from David OrmanIt is the perfect way to eat. Not a perfect way, THE perfect way. It works 100% of the time, for 100% of the people. No exceptions, unless of course you don’t do it. It cannot be turned into a book. Too short. Only 2 sentences. Many people will cast dispursions on it, doubt it or worse, ...
Views: 1425 - 3 Surprising Reasons You Should Make Chlorella A Daily Supplement - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumEvery time I see my patient, Eddie*, I always tell him, “Eddie, when I grow up, I want to be like you.” Eddie buzzes with energy. At 88 years old he’s full of life – more healthy and active than many 20-year-olds I know. Eddie says the secret to his vitality is coffee. In my opinion the ...
Views: 2242(1 vote) - Tabatas: The Best Training Method - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from David OrmanFor 20 seconds, run like you have a pack of pit bulls behind you while a big steak is in your back pocket. For the next 10 second, lightly jog and recover. Repeat 8 times. Welcome to the world of Tabatas. Tabatas are a high intensity training named after its founder, a Japanese ...
Views: 1384 - Hamstring Injuries: Treatment and Prevention Methods - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from David OrmanGiven my last adventure of a hamstring tear, this latest research caught my attention in a hurry. According to Scandinavian researchers, the negative (eccentric) leg curl is the perfect solution to hamstring injuries. In 2003, a study from one of the leading institutes in Stockholm found that ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - Why It’s Never Too Late To Start Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Richard ClarkeThe westernized world is pretty unhealthy. I come from Wales and more than a quarter of all over 40’s are obese. We are also an ageing nation, with around 45 per cent of us being over 45 years old. These figures, combined with the continued downward trend in activity levels, makes Wales a ...
Views: 1778(1 vote) - New Webinar: Improving Your Spleen/Improve Your. . . Money - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2014 from David OrmanStarting April 8 at 7 pm EST, I will be hosting "Doc Wellness Webinars." These highly informative, interactive calls will feature the most prominent questions and topics from the world of Natural Medicine. During each 60 minute call, Dr. David Orman will present cutting edge information, ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Sleep Patterns Change with Age - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Josh TalAge is the most important determinant of the required amount of sleep a person needs. The volume of children’s sleep hours will depend on the stage of they are currently in. In the case of newborns, they sleep an average of 16 to 18 hours a day. As they reach the age of one, children’s sleep ...
Views: 1900 - Magnetic Fields (PEMF) and Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukWhen willpower doesn’t work, smokers who want to quit may have a new tool someday: magnetic brain stimulation. A study of 115 smokers found that 13 sessions of the treatment over three weeks helped some heavy smokers quit for as long as six months. This noninvasive technique, called ...
Views: 10690(2 votes) - ***Longevity Hotspots and Blue Zones: Secrets to Living a Long, Healthy, Happy Life - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2013 from Janis Pulliam“If I had known I was going to live so long, I’d have taken better care of myself”. (Eubie Blake, celebrated ragtime pianist, 1883-1983) Are you interested in living a longer, healthier, happier life? Would you like to avoid chronic diseases, feel better and stay younger for longer? ...
Views: 2222(2 votes) - How Chlorella Algae Changed One Man’s Life Over 60 Years Ago - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Michael RosenbaumYou may have heard about the superfood known as chlorella. But do you know how powerful its unique nutrition is? Let me tell you how chlorella changed one man’s life over 60 years ago . . . At age 54, Hideo Nakayama had just about given up hope. His doctors had given him no more than 5 ...
Views: 2150(1 vote) - How to Spot Cancer and Kidney Disease Early through Urine - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Junji TakanoThe color of your urine can be considered one of the barometers in determining your overall physical condition. For example, a darker urine color can indicate that you are dehydrated. Urine color also tends to be darker (usually dark yellow) after a strenuous exercise. However, did you know ...
Views: 3609(2 votes) - ***The estrogen connection to ADHD - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2013 from Linda RoggliBefore menopause, "Sylvia" was plagued by severe PMS (now known as PMDD - Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder). She had migraines each month in tandem with her period and her work suffered because she lost focus regularly. After menopause her brain fog worsened. Little did she know that her ...
Views: 11119 - Alzheimer's Disease and Magnetic Fields - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure. AD worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. Most often, AD is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer’s can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were ...
Views: 11950(1 vote) - How to Avoid Senior Dementia & Alz. Protect your Mind. Here's how. - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Want to be YOU at age 93? New Research Offers Proof.” • 1. Me: Important news: “University of Texas, Dallas, 10.21.13, lead author, Denise Park, in journal, Psychological Science offers verified evidence you can avoid Dementia and even Alzheimer’s as a Senior. • You are going to live to ...
Views: 2089 - How to Avoid Senior Dementia & Alz. Protect your Mind. Here's how. - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Want to be YOU at age 93? New Research Offers Proof.” • 1. Me: Important news: “University of Texas, Dallas, 10.21.13, lead author, Denise Park, in journal, Psychological Science offers verified evidence you can avoid Dementia and even Alzheimer’s as a Senior. • You are going to live to ...
Views: 1760 - Why Creativity is Your Secret to Winning Promotions At-Work - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Is creativity the Secret to winning Career Promotions?” • 1. Mike: “I see that look in your eye. You want to educate me like I don’t get enough in school all day.” • 2. Me: “Kid I got a lot to do, but making sure you never come back to live in my house After you graduate college is in the ...
Views: 1662 - "Specific Strategies to ACE school & Career with Dinero" - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“If you don’t have specific strategies to help me, get out of my face.” • 1. Me: “Mike (my 15 year old), which is more important, your LEFT or your RIGHT hemispheres?” • 2. Mike: “Oh, it’s time for my Speedreading101.com education. Do I have to answer this question, I got homework.” • 3. ...
Views: 1630 - "Why You Must Reward Yourself First to Learn a New Skill." - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Hal WechslerWhy You MUST Reward Yourself to Learn a New Skill • 1. Me: “Mike” (my 15 year old kid) do you know why Communism failed in the powerful Soviet Union?” • 2. Mike: “I want to win a scholarship, ace the SAT, and land “Hot-Girls”, so Who-Cares? So-What? And WIIFM (What’s In It For Me?)” • 3. ...
Views: 1694 - Heart Disease Risk Increases at Age 40 and on Menopausal Women - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from Junji TakanoSudden feelings of chest pain or tightness are usually signs of heart disease. But not all heart problems are apparent. In fact, latest studies show that there is a mysterious heart disease that usually affects people aged 40, which is regarded as the peak age of onset. It's mysterious because ...
Views: 1834(1 vote) - What Has Happened To Hippocrates Medicine? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from sherri rabinowitzTo be honest I really don't know why Doctors pledge The Hippocratic Oath any more. This is from my recent experince with my Mom in the hospital. I do not believe that they believe it at all. They seem to only believe in the God of Money. Also the pledge Do No Harm does not mean anything to these ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Warrior's Dance - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from David LaderWarrior’s Dance is a powerful marriage of martial arts and dance. Traditional martial arts systems have evolved historically as warriors and spiritual seekers have experimented with and experienced the effects of various ways of moving. These systems originated as inspired students were moved ...
Views: 2164(1 vote) - Practical & New Age Beauty Tips - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Stephanie AdamsFor most women, the purpose of wearing makeup is to look younger, not older. Ironically, although many popular cosmetic companies promise their products will make you look young, their long term effects often cause the exact opposite...advanced aging. Pure, natural, organic products are the best ...
Views: 2086(1 vote) - Learning How to Bend Like a Pretzel and Sing with Abandon - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Sally MarksI like pretzels but I never wanted to be one. However, I have always admired folks who took yoga classes. I tried yoga once and it triggered a nasty migraine. My mind might be flexible, but my limbs are not. Not one to give up, I decided to try again. This time I signed up for a yogalates ...
Views: 1239 - Anti-Aging and Cellular Injury - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukAt the cellular level, aging is a process of declining capacity for repair of cell injury. With aging there is cumulative, un-repaired or poorly-repaired natural or unnatural cell injury. This is “death by a 1000 cuts.” Cell injury results when • cells can no longer adapt to stress, • ...
Views: 11712(2 votes) - We need to get back to the basics! - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Dawn HansDid you wake up this morning, look in the mirror, and say, “enough is enough!” If you did, I know exactly how you feel. I spent years going back and forth between happy with my body and “OMG! I have to go to the gym now!” I think we all battle the same exact thing: we meet our health goal, we ...
Views: 1145 - Dangerous Health Risks of Double Chin | Latest Discoveries - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Junji TakanoDouble chin refers to the fatty tissue under the chin. It is a layer of fat around the neck that sags down, and you will look like you a have a second chin. It is very common among obese people and the elderly. Generally, people view double chins as a cosmetic problem. However, they can also ...
Views: 2473(2 votes) - How Old Are You Really? Biological Age - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Richard ClarkePeople have always been interested in being “forever young” and today’s society is no different. We want to resist the ageing process. The speed at which we are ageing can be measured – its called biological age, or how old your body really is. The area of study which is now called ...
Views: 1904 - Water Exercise For Arthritis Sufferers - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Lizzy BullockWhat is Arthritis? Arthritis affects an estimated 50 million people in America alone. The most common form, known as osteoarthritis occurs simply because the delicate joint tissues wear away over time. A more virulent form, rheumatoid arthritis, is in fact an autoimmune disease. Rheumatoid ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - Weight Loss Improves Memory for Older, Overweight Women - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from Brendan WildeWeight loss in postmenopausal, overweight women leads to improved memory. In a recent study, women who dieted to lose weight experienced changes in the areas of the brain that handle memory function, providing one more compelling reason to aim for a healthy weight. Prior studies showed that ...
Views: 1095 - "Act As-If Your Life Depended on it." - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Hal WechslerAct-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: 1873(3 votes) - Advantages of Exercise for Anti-Aging - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from jarod rauBodywork keeps you fit... fitness makes you look and feel far more youthful • Advantages of regular exercise for anti-aging: Exercise boosts circulation and oxygen use for energy. Exercise reduces the risk for heart attacks and cancer. Exercise fans the ...
Views: 1141(1 vote) - You Are More Than Your Left-Brain - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“You are more than 65% Water & 18% Carbon, some Hydrogen, Calcium & Phosphorous, Huh?” • 1. “I slept through Chemistry, so this is all new to me, Pop.” • 2. “Me too. Like father, like son. Here’s what I remember from college Chem, which I failed. “Homo sapiens are Carbon-based life-forms, ...
Views: 1454 - "Brainiacs: Inspiration Triggers Your Goals" - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Brainiacs Say: Inspiration Attracts Your Goals” • 1. “Michael, want to start every day like a Brainiac?” • 2. “Pop, Is it quick & easy, I’m still recovering from the weekend?” • 3. “You already know HOW to do it. It just arranging the steps into a strategy that wins you your goals. ...
Views: 1560 - New Research Rhythm for Learning - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from Hal WechslerNew Research: Learning & Memory Up 33% - by Rhythm • 1. “Like a fun way to Ace school and work?” • 2. “Is it l-o-n-g and Boring, Pop?” • 3. “My students say it’s cool & like a video game. Yes or no?” • 4. “I’ll do a ‘Mind Experiment’, like Einstein called it. • 5. It’s tested & ...
Views: 1731 - How to Use Your Voice to Succeed in Anything." - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Hal WechslerHow to Use Your Voice to Influence-Persuade-Convince Others • 1. “Tell me something Pop, how much does good-looks, intelligence, and money affect how women see me?” • 2. “You want the psychology or neuroscience answer? Not much, maybe 15%. You didn’t name the Killer-Factor that others ...
Views: 1657(1 vote) - Anti Aging Benefits of Vitamin K - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2013 from Lorraine MaitaHardened arteries, weak, brittle bones, cancer and heart disease are major contributors of aging. Research suggests that Vitamin K can have an impact of preventing or reversing these effects. Vitamin K, like other vitamins found in nature is really a group of compounds. The different forms or ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - Just 7 Minutes to Strong and Slim - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2013 from Lorraine MaitaWhen it comes to exercise, do you have a hard time finding the time or get stopped by lack of equipment or desire to join a gym? Can you find 7 minutes in your schedule? Just imagine that in only 7 minutes you can get all of the benefits of a long aerobic and resistance training workout without ...
Views: 1087 - Too Much Sitting Worse Than Smoking? - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from David OrmanIf you are active, you will find this article interesting, refreshing and one that will bring a smile to your face. If you are not active, you will either not like this article or be motivated to start moving. It is that important! In short. . . . the more you sit, the worse your health ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - "Learn to StressBust Anxiety or Lose 20-Years of Life." - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Learn to StressBust Anxiety or Lose 20-Years of Life.” • 1. “What did you say again, about the Mind and Matter.” • 2. “Oh yeah, “It’s Mind-Over-Matter, but if you don’t have any Mind – Nothing much matters.” • 3. “Is that about left-brain, right-brain thinking?” • 4. “Not. It’s about ...
Views: 1458 - Learn to StressBust to Save 20-years of life - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Learn to StressBust Anxiety or Lose 20-Years of Life.” • 1. “What did you say again, about the Mind and Matter.” • 2. “Oh yeah, “It’s Mind-Over-Matter, but if you don’t have any Mind – Nothing much matters.” • 3. “Is that about left-brain, right-brain thinking?” • 4. “Not. It’s about ...
Views: 1124 - Is Cholesterol and Heart Disease related ? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Larry SalazarA few years ago I went for my yearly physical exam and as I always do, I asked for my blood profiles ahead of time. That way during my physical I can discuss with my doctor areas of concern. Much to my chagrin my overall cholesterol was 210. But, I had always had overall cholesterol levels ...
Views: 945 - What's The GAP and What good is it" - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What’s The “GAP” in your lower-abdomen (sacral) area?” • 1. “I dunno, & I don’t care much, wait, should I?” • 2. “Would you like to access pleasure, knowledge, and be in the ‘mood’ for s-e-x, at your will? How about Acing exams, and retrieving long-term memories?” • 3. “Anything else, ...
Views: 1550 - The Prevalent Role of Chiropractic Care in Older Adults - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Christopher ButlerAccording to 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data, there are a rising number of older adults in the United States. By the year 2030, nearly 20% of the population will be 65 or older. Pharmaceutical companies seem to be aware of these staggering statistics, hence the proliferation of television ...
Views: 1402 - "Questions for Parents" - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Hal WechslerQuestions: • 1. True/False: “YOU are in the Top-Ten slowest readers of 316 million U.S. Citizens and ‘Proud’ of it.” www.speedreading101.org • 2. True/False: “YOU have a ‘delusion’, you are in the Top-Ten Fastest readers in the U.S.A” www.speedreading101.org • 3. True/False: “YOU would ...
Views: 1302 - "Questions for Parents" - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Hal WechslerQuestions: • 1. True/False: “YOU are in the Top-Ten slowest readers of 316 million U.S. Citizens and ‘Proud’ of it.” www.speedreading101.org • 2. True/False: “YOU have a ‘delusion’, you are in the Top-Ten Fastest readers in the U.S.A” www.speedreading101.org • 3. True/False: “YOU would ...
Views: 1061