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- The Wisdom Of Your Body - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Glenda Logan-GloverIt may be hard to believe but it is true; our bodies are our friends. In the face of an overload of New Years resolutions to improve our physique, little attention is being paid to the storehouse of information that our bodies hold. In an insightful book by Pat Samples entitled, The Secret ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Don't Retire; ReNew & ReTool - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from DR. SYBIL L. INGRAMThere is a difference between aging and getting old. The first is something that you'll do , just as a matter of course, with each and every breath you take until you make your next phasal transition. Getting "old" is totally a mindset; it's avoidable and should be consciously avoided at all ...
Views: 1970(1 vote) - Five Ways To Live Younger In 2008 - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Sharon BellIt's a new year. And it can only mean one thing; another count to your years. In 2008, you do not need to worry about getting older. Your age is largely about how you perceive yourself. Some quarters even say that age is all in the mind. So if you are wondering how you can stop or even turn back ...
Views: 799(1 vote) - Reverse The Effects Of Aging - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2008 from Mikki ReillyThe Free Radical Theory of Aging is probably one of the most popular theories of aging. It’s about how oxidative stress brought on by free radicals results in aging and the development of a variety of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders and some cancers. A free ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - The Benefits Of Medical Hydrotherapy™ - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from George BentleyCould Water Actually Be A Miracle Cure for Seniors? I have spent the last two years interviewing hundreds of seniors and researching how they treat and manage their pain, illnesses and other health and mobility related problems. I have conducted extensive research into medications and ...
Views: 4502(1 vote) - How Sandwiched Boomers Can Help Their Parents Create A Legacy Of Meaning - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.As a Sandwiched Boomer, perhaps you have already had talks with your aging parents about their wills, beneficiaries, and advanced medical directives for hospital care. But have you discussed an ethical will or the legacy of meaning they wish to leave behind? As parents grow older, it becomes ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Eat Plenty Of Folic Acid To Help Decrease Risk Of Alzheimer’s disease - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from Connie LimonEat plenty of folic acid to help cut in halve the risk of Alzheimer’s disease according to a recent study conducted by the U.S. National Institute on Aging. Folic acid is found in: • Oranges • Lemons • Green vegetables The U.S. National Institute on Aging experts studied adults over a period ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - Senior Health: Folate And Vitamin B12 Concerns - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2007 from Connie LimonAgricultural Research Service funded researchers to look into links between dietary intakes of two B vitamins and mental agility among seniors. Agricultural Research Service is the United States Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific research agency. The vitamins studied ...
Views: 1643(1 vote) - Detoxify With Herbal Supplements For Anti-Agining Effects Inside & Out - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Dawn RowlettA Detoxification Program rejuvenates the body, mind and spirit by eliminating toxic materials that are being stored in our fat cells and bodily organs. The detox process literally turns back the hands of time on aging. Removing toxins promotes more radiant and resilient skin and complexion. ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Is It True That Antioxidants Are Anti Aging Agents? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Ann StewartThere is so much information these days about anti aging and antioxidants. But what is all the hype about? What are antioxidants anyway, and what do they have to do with aging? Antioxidants are substances that prevent or slow down oxidation. Oxidation is the process of unstable oxidized ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Stop Worrying About Alzheimer's And Other Infirmities of Old Age - That Will Make You Age Faster! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Ellen WoodToday is my birthday! It's my magical day – the day I get to wish for my dreams to come true. Sure, I can wish for whatever I want every day (and I do), but today I get to blow out some candles and grin from ear to ear while my family sings to me. Then I read out loud their hilarious ...
Views: 2042(1 vote) - The Second Half Of My Life - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Judy WrightHave you ever wondered what your destiny in life was? Did you ever ponder whether the road you were on was the one leading to fulfillment and happiness? Unlike so many of my friends and family, I have always had the sure knowledge of what was expected of me. Under a tree with my teddy bears ...
Views: 915(2 votes) - 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: 1211(1 vote) - Think Yourself Young - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Debbie JohnsonThink Young, Feel Great! by Debbie Johnson, Best-selling author of Think Yourself Thin All over the world children believe it's possible to never, ever, ever grow up. I believed it too when I saw the movie, Peter Pan. It touched me where I lived, in the very core of my heart, within Soul, ...
Views: 3855(1 vote) - Holistic Medicine Secrets: Essential Nutrients For Anyone Over 50 - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Lisa HosbeinThe health and medical communities have long acknowledged the benefits of a daily multi-vitamin, particularly for those over the age of 50. Even Medicare has noted decreased costs in caring for patients who take daily multi-vitamins. As we grow older, the absorption and digestion of proteins ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - Positive Aging Begins – The Essential Step into the Realm Where Success With Positive Aging Begins - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Celia WestberryWho would not like to take the easy steps for positive aging? Positive aging begins when your subconscious level sparks into your awareness and says, this can happen and you instantly believe it. Then you start taking spontaneous right action to guarantee your success. Your skepticism at this ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Wrinkles Linked To Stressful Events - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThe death of a spouse or child is the most stressful event in life, according to Richard Rahe, a leading stress researcher. These and other stressful events can make you look older by giving you lots of wrinkles! Other stressful and wrinkle-causing events in life are the death of one’s ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Take Good Care Of Your Immune System - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Ann StewartThe immune system is your most important health ally. Its job is to keep you healthy at all times. Your body is created that way; if only you could eat and drink foods that are completely pure and chockfull of all the best vitamins, minerals, enzymes, etc. The main function of your immune system ...
Views: 3261(1 vote) - Definition: Anti-Aging Therapy - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Robert BrosenAnti-aging addresses how to prevent, slow, or reverse the effects of aging and help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. It includes scientific research and applications in genetic engineering, tissue engineering, and other medical advances. The anti-aging marketplace includes ...
Views: 998(1 vote) - The Quest For Youth - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Sharon BellThe search for the Fountain of Youth can be traced back from early times to the present day. This legendary spring supposedly restored the youth of anyone who drinks from it. It is said to be located in Florida and stories of the fountain are most persistent in this state. History tells us that ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Ph Perhaps the Cause of Disease - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Puriti Programs for Life Choose Freedom Choose LoveHave you ever wondered if the diseases raging through our society have a common cause? Many doctors, herbalists and nutritionists believe that the explanation may come down to three words; Acid - Alkaline Imbalance Over acidity can become a dangerous condition that weakens all body systems ...
Views: 8166(1 vote) - Help Your Older Parents Avoid Falls in Their Home - by A person’s home is their castle, whether it is an apartment, house or assisted living residence. It should be a place of rest, comfort and safety. Seventy-five percent of falls occur at home. Of these, 50% are caused by environmental factors.
Steps can be taken to help prevent falls and ensure ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - Making a Difficult Transition a Little Easier - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2007 from Ellen KazanoffMaking a Difficult Transition a Little Easier As the baby boomers go through their “change of life”, their parents are experiencing a change of life as well! Whether they are moving into an independent living facility, assisted living facility, or just a smaller house or apartment, a minimum ...
Views: 864(1 vote) - Healthy Eating – Your weapon against your insurance 'pre-existing' conditions is Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2007 from Celia WestberryThe term preexisting conditions is now sealed into the American experience by Michael Moore's exposure of insurance companies in the movie Sicko. My gut reaction to the insurance method of profit making at the expense of clients was - how can we fight back? But then, I remembered Author and ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Join the Raw Food Revolution – - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2007 from Puriti Programs for Life Choose Freedom Choose LoveBeauty really is skin deep If we said goodbye, to cooked, fried and processed foods, foods that are generally served in today’s hotels, restaurants and households and if we opted for a healthy raw food diet many of us could turn back the hands of time. Raw foods can help you to look younger, ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - Does Growing Old Scare You? - by Does growing old scare you? So much that you hate even talking about growing old?
Do you have a vision of nursing homes and loss of control and being dependent on your children when they should be enjoying their lives, not taking care of you?
Well, here's a question: What are your role ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Filing for Retirement – a Cautionary Tale - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2007 from Susan R MeyerOn 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: 1488(2 votes) - 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: 1271(1 vote) - Look and feel great physically and spiritually - by Exercise...the dreaded word. At what stage in our lives do we decide that physical activity is a chore and not fun?
Think about children. They exercise constantly, most even on a daily basis, yet you don't see them doing too many activities they don't enjoy. So why as adults do we think we ...
Views: 947(1 vote) - 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) - 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: 5584(1 vote) - Stress & Memory ...and Music? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Stress-Relief Author/Expert Susie Mantell‘We do not remember days; we remember moments.’ -Cesare Pavese MUSIC REKINDLES MEMORY IN THE ELDERLY: Each week, I spend 6-10 hours visiting on the dementia unit of a skilled nursing facility. It is a remarkable, joyful place, utilizing music therapy throughout each day. In ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - Excerpt from Look 10 Years Younger, Live 10 Years Longer: Seven Secrets of Robust Mature Men - by 1. Take Care of the Body
Twenty years ago, young adulthood was considered to be between the ages of 18 and 22. A recent Gallup poll delivered the newly emerged range of young adulthood as between 18 and 40! We're definitely living longer and staying youthful for more extended periods. This quiet ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - 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) - Theories of Aging Part I - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Connie LimonThe Wear and Tear Theory The Wear and Tear Theory was first introduced by Dr. August Weismann, a German biologist in 1882. He believed aging occurred when the body and its cells were damaged by overuse and abuse. The major organs of the body such as the liver, stomach, kidneys, skin and so on ...
Views: 1219(1 vote) - Can Our Economy and Health Care System Survive Aging Baby Boomers? - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Connie LimonThe 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: 1563(1 vote) - Body and Hair Changes to Expect as You Age: Healthy Lifestyles Count - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Connie LimonAs 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: 5859(1 vote) - Stem Cell Health: The New Anti-Aging Science - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Tom GainerStemEnhance 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: 2699(1 vote) - Stress Free Life Simple Tips - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Leon EdwardStress is a common and normal part of all of our lives, and according to scientific research, it is also necessary for the body to function normally. When humans are confronted with emotional or physical events that are deemed threatening in some way, the reaction the body experiences as a way ...
Views: 5227(2 votes) - 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: 11369(1 vote) - Disappearing Act - by Civilization is a stream with banks. The stream is sometimes filled with blood from people killing, stealing, shouting and doing the things historians usually record, while on the banks, unnoticed, people build homes, make love, raise children, sing songs, write poetry and even whittle statues. ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Worried about your Health?/Tips for immune system health - by Why should you be worried about your health?
One of the greatest threats to good health is stress. As each decade passes the levels of stress faced by the next generation increases. In a fast-paced world, it is easy to overwork yourself, and extend yourself to the point of exhaustion. This ...
Views: 1108(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) - Therapeutic Questions For Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Jon RhodesTherapeutic Questions For Quitting Smoking If you would like to give up smoking then this questionnaire can help. If you answer these questions honestly, they can reveal your subconscious drives as to why you smoke; some of which you may not have even realised! This self exploration can ...
Views: 1992(2 votes) - Getting Fit Over Fifty - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2007 from Marge Pickering-PiconeThis article is meant to help you, the middle age boomer to understand that it is not too late to get your act together. Your health, attitude and physical appearance need an adjustment. It’s no longer about being that svelte hottie that you once were. It is about the status of your current ...
Views: 2688(1 vote) - Taking Care of Your Health - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2007 from Marge Pickering-PiconeThe more I converse with people the more I understand that you really need to take an active role in your healthcare. We all assume that the Doctor we choose knows exactly what is going on with our health issues and knows best how to keep us in tip-top shape. I haven’t met anyone yet who will ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - Two Letters About Aging Parents, With Answers From Experts - by Parenting Your Aging Parents
?Copyright 1999 by Francine and Robert Moskowitz
Dear Francine and Robert:
My mother is planning to be re-married next month. She is an 81 year old woman who has lived alone quite well for several years since my father's death from cancer. Also, Mom has a ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - Parenting Your Aging Parents - Questions and Answers - by Parenting Your Aging Parents
?Copyright 1999 by Francine and Robert Moskowitz
Dear Francine and Robert:
My mother is planning to be re-married next month. She is an 81 year old woman who has lived alone quite well for several years since my father's death from cancer. Also, Mom has a ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - Memories, Meanings, and Lessons for Life - by Some places just feel like home even if you've never lived there. I can feel calm settle over me as I turn from the highway and see St. Joseph Convent perched in its solid position above the Pennsylvania Dutch countryside. Its three-story arms spread across the hill as if embracing the furrowed ...
Views: 1003(1 vote) - New Middle Aged Benefits Committee - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2007 from Arthur LevinePlease feel free to use this article as long as credit is given to the resource box. © Copyright Arthur Levine 2007 Words: 500 Keywords: New Middle Aged, Entitled, Respect. Wealthy New Middle Aged Benefits Committee We Want What We Are Entitled To As a group, people over fifty ...
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