Aging and Longevity Articles

You know how some folks appear to be much older than their actual age, while others look, feel and perform more like people decades younger? The experts tell us that only 15 to 30% of this extreme difference in the speed at which people age can be explained by genetics; the vast majority of this disparity is chalked up to what they like to call "lifestyle." When we hear lifestyle, in this regard, we tend to think of the importance of a good diet, plenty of exercise and adequa

I hear it all the time. A friend is telling me something and before she finishes, there’s a pause. She might clear her throat and crinkle her eyebrows.

It’s a rare workplace environment that hasn’t experienced the corrosive effects of chronic negativity. Like a bad mood, negative behavior can spread among departments, even wide spread enough to infect company divisions or regions. It can be practiced by one individual or groups of individuals wanting to belong to something bigger than themselves. In the search for professinal kinship, groups will take issues and brew them until they are as scorched as bad coffee. Conseqeuntly, we coined a term for them, the Brew Crew.

Often times I have patients who will tell me they hear funny snapping, crackling and popping noises coming from their knees, hips, ankles, wrists during different motions and wonder if they’ve cracked or damaged the bone somehow. I assure them this is, generally, not the case and that those funny noises can be caused by a number of things that I’d like to share with you. Why Your Bones Are Talking To You

“Studies show that one of the most accurate predictors of longevity is what a person thinks about their own health,” says Dr. Larry Dossey, MD, author and one of the top experts in mind-body medicine. Recent research shows that your mind, not your genes, is the primary determining factor in how long you live and how healthy you’ll be. World-renowned cell biologist, Dr. Bruce Lipton, has done extensive research into how the mind influences our biology.

Janesville, Wisconsin's Lois Ann Gilmore overcame two major life-threatening diseases to become the USA Track & Field's Masters Athlete of the Year. For just about everyone her story is truly inspiring, but for those of us who struggle mightily to deal with a crick in our neck or the common cold, it's doubly inspirational. Lois Ann's first brush with death came in her late fifties when she was struck with breast cancer. Up until then, the former elementary school teacher had

At 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, • have unrecoverable exposure to damaging agents or • suffer from intrinsic abnormalities, whether genetic or nutrient-based. Cell injury can progress from milder, reversible states to more seve

nAbout 9 percent of adults age 65 and older report having problems with balance.nnGood balance is essential to being able to control and maintain your body’s position while moving and remaining still. Good balance helps you:nn• Walk without staggeringn• Arise from chairs without fallingn• Climb stairs without trippingnnYou need good balance to help you stay independent and carry out daily chores and activities. Problems with sense of balance are experienced by many pe

Honey allergy is a common problem among consumers of honey across the world. It is fatal in little babies who are below twelve months old. When analyzing honey allergy symptoms you should consider adults and children. Infants develop a condition called botulism which occurs due to the presence of a bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. When a child is infected, it develops a number of horrible side effects or symptoms. The main symptoms of honey allergy in little babies are enumer

The use of therapeutic orthotic insoles can have a major influence on the health of your body. Did you know that at least seventy percent of people suffer from a foot condition which impairs the normal function of the body? Overpronation – or excessive pronation of the foot affects almost three quarters of the population, and plantar fasciitis is understood to strike at least 10 percent of Americans during a lifetime. Both of these troublesome conditions can be addressed by

Parkinson's disease often affects the patient’s ability to speak clearly and this is often considered one of its worse symptoms. For many patients, the loss of their ability to communicate clearly to others is heartbreaking. For these patients, they have the added problem of feeling as if they have some sort of dementia. It is important to remember that a Parkinson’s patient can hear himself just fine.n nIt has been estimated that between 65-90% of Parkinson's disease suf

Every now and then a patient will tell me that their urine looks “funny” sometimes. When I ask them what they mean by that, they invariably tell me that it seems to change colors. They’re conce ed if these color changes are anything to worry about. Here’s what I tell them: What Color Is Your Urine? Urine can be different colors throughout the day depending on the amount of urochrome, a natural pigment, formed by the breakdown of red blood cells, which is present in urine.r

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 system of exercise that affects the body, mind and emotions, activating and stimulating key chakras (energy centers) thereby stimulating all the glands of the endocrine system.

I want to talk to you about acne and how to treat it using oil of oregano. Oil of oregano contains some active constituents that have been proven to kill certain viruses, bacteria and even the fungi that can kill certain yeast infections like Candida and other microorganisms. Oil of oregano acts like a natural ...

Frowning stretches skin around the muscles of forehead, mouth and between the eyes. They emerge due to tedious movement of the muscles under the skin and are also known as dynamic wrinkles. Elastin and collagen are the two proteins, which gives the skin, its thickness and ability to go back to its normal shape after stretch. These proteins start diminishing by the late twenties and as a result forehead frown lines appear. These lines mainly appear because of constant frowning

Here's an anti-aging and anti-itching home remedy that makes your skin healthy and relieves the itchies in cold, dry weather. It's part of a program for growing younger and it won't cost an arm and a leg. We've been experiencing Himalayan-type cold here in Taos, New Mexico, that makes you want to just curl up in bed with the covers over your head until spring. But then it's hard to sleep when the itching all over your body caused by dryness in cold weather feels like microscopic crawly things chomping on you.

The speed at which one ages varies greatly. Repeatedly reading about and listening to men and women, just like you, who in their 40s, 60s, 80s … are proven to be in better shape, biologically younger, than the great majority of young adults challenges any self-destructive, self-limiting beliefs about aging that may be hurting you. These old, outdated beliefs can then be replaced by new, more empowering ones. To be powerfully propelled to a more vibrant and youthful you, enj

If you want to look younger, it’s critical to use the right skin care products. LifeCell is one of those products I wouldn’t be without because it works better than anything else I’ve ever tried. But even when you think you’ve found the best product ever, there are usually additional skin treatment options, such as spending some time in a steam room, that will help your chosen skin cream give you more impressive results… and that’s always a good thing, isn’t it?

Several of my male patients have shared with me that they’re having problems in the romance department more frequently. They experience erectile dysfunction often and are also feeling depressed and fatigued. They wonder if maybe they have a hormone deficiency, or are coming down with a bug or some other condition. I explain that perhaps a testosterone hormone deficiency is to blame, but I’d like to also check another hormone, their thyroid, as a potential cause for their symptoms. Let me explain. A Man’s Thyroid and Sexual Performance

Saying or writing anti-aging affirmations is one of the techniques to help you grow younger; however, there are subtle differences in how you create them, which can result in enormously different effects. "I’m going to stop eating sugar-coated donuts. I’m going to stop eating sugar-coated donuts. I’m going to stop eating sugar-coated donuts." Ever repeat something like this to yourself? If you resolved to have a healthier body and mind by changing your diet, that’s great.

nAs 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 tissue loss. You may even become shorter. This loss of height is related to aging changes in the bones, muscles and joints. Height loss is greater after 70 years old. All total you may los

Every day we interact with others gives us the chance to recognize acts of sincere servitude and a job well done. But, have you noticed that generally we don’t hear the verbal acknowledgement of thanks often? Let us illustrate an actual event. We were at the airport when we heard the public ...

As 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 place during the aging process.nnThe cardiovascular system, your heart muscle, becomes less efficient and will work harder to pump the same amount of blood through your body.n nBones reach a

Lash boost is a popular eyelashes enhancer, but many wonder whether it is safe or not. It uses a blend of keratin, peptides, and biotin to boost the growth of your lashes. This lash boost review will only help you decide whether it is worth its cost and whether it is safe for you to use it by providing you with information that you ought to know about it. Before anything else, it is recommended that you carry out a test to find out whether it is compatible with your skin. To

Many of patients are menopausal women and men older than 50. This is the age group where mid-life hormonal shifts and changes can become problematic and set the stage for the onset of future health problems, like breast, uterine and prostate cancers, if left unchecked. The problematic hormone that can get out of whack at this time is largely estrogen as “bad estrogens” can predominate which allow dangerous oxidation to occur that damages DNA.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNEW YOU COULDN’T FAIL? How do people accomplish amazing things? How does a young man working for a mobile phone store in Wales end up as a globally-recognized operatic tenor whose first CD sold more than two million copies? How does a young woman who lost her sister to breast cancer create a multi-billion-dollar organization, the largest non-profit source of funds dedicated to fighting breast cancer in the world? They dared to dream. Henry Ford is often quoted as saying, “If you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Every creation – fr

Baltimore, Maryland's Ernestine "Ernie" Shepherd, at age 73, is a certified personal trainer, professional model and competitive all-natural bodybuilder. In March of 2010, on the stage of a television show in Rome, Italy, she was formally given the title of World's Oldest Performing Female Bodybuilder (by Guinness World Records). Not content to rest on her laurels, a couple of months later and less than two months shy of turning 74, Ernestine was back in the states and back o

My intention in writing this article is to pass along the most fundamental, but equally most important information I can about resistance training using weights. While there are a great many authors on this subject, my purpose is to guide you in this theater in accomplishing a strong, flexible, and functional body well into old age.nnUse It or Lose Itnn Our muscles and skeleton provide a frame of reference for each other. As our need for strength increases, even if modestly,

Could 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 therapies used around the world, and studied objective safety guidelines, such as the American’s with Disabilities Act to learn what properties and appliances can bring the greatest benefit to

PEMFS, 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 PEMF therapy needs to determine three factors: The goal magnetic field intensity.The length of treatmentr The number of sessions needed for the target tissue to be treated. There are no

Is beauty only skin deep, this the age-old question? Beauty should come from the inside out. But now a days everyone is looking for a formula or product to keep them looking beautiful and young. What they don’t realize is that if they took care of their body, they wouldn’t need the fountain of youth. rnIt is true that our bodies are continually aging from the time we are born until we die but it doesn’t mean that you have to feel old while aging. Here are some tips to s

There are several reasons why protein is especially important for older women who are pursuing weight loss goals. Weight loss alone generated by a reduction in food intake or calories can often be more detrimental to the body than excess body fat. Why? Diets that are low in calories, carbohydrates and protein can easily strip the body of 50% of its muscle tissue. The weight has come off. But so has the body’s lean muscle tissue, the body mass that keeps the body looking you

Several of my patients have attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). It can be a frustrating condition to live with and, usually, prescription medications seem like the only recourse. However, as I share with my ADHD patients, there are some things you should know about the pros and cons of ADHD medications and alte ative methods of treating the condition and I’d like to share those with you here today on this informative natural health news publication. ADHD – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

In the current economic environment today it’s quite natural to suffer emotional stress from overcrowded highway traffic and the worries over an affordable personal healthcare system. And think of adding to these, what if you are the spouse of military personnel deployed to war? Often any additional anxiety promotes a magnification of the current problems making them appear larger than they are, propelling individuals to be overwhelmed and possibly dramatic in their response behavior. How do you know if you are magnifying your problems?r

Cellular Senescence – our cells get old after dividing about 10 to 50 times for humans, depending on cell type, then they change characteristics and function and either commit suicide (apoptosis) or just quit functioning (stasis or senescence). Ultimately it is senescence that defines our maximum life span, thought to be about 120 years for humans.

Skin care has become one of the most diluted consumer goods that is available today. As beauty seems to be more important than health in today’s world, many companies have being trying to develop products to cash in on this market. As with all big markets, this soon becomes diluted with poor quality products and some that don’t work at all. Every day we consume or apply manufactured goods which we know very little about. The increase in obesity, poor health and unnatural

Have you wondered what causes our bodies to age? Is there an internal clock in our bodies? Have you ever heard about telomeres? Learn how to maximize telomere length and increase life expectancy. Our understanding of how our cells age, and how we can protect our cells from aging, is expanding at an amazingly quick pace. Several decades ago, scientists discovered telomeres. Telomeres are specialized nucleoprotein structures, which protect chromosome ends and have been implicat

When we are aging, eye bags start to appear on our face. So, eye bags are common signs of aging. After eyebags appear on the face, we may look dull and less pretty than before even feel inferior to some extent. Now, there are all sorts of methods available in the market for removing eyebags. To get the best results, maybe we could take the Eye Bag Surgery into consideration. During the eye bag surgery, the doctor removes eyebags by getting rid of some fat from the lower eyeli

Mango is my favorite fruit next to pineapples. They’re sweet, juicy and delicious. This extraordinary fruit contains high amounts of vitamin A (contributing to it’s meaty bright orange color). It also contains Vitamins B, C , calcium, potassium and cartonoids (helps protect against cancer, common cold, and heart disease). They are also high in fiber and low in carbohydrates, making it an excellent addition to everyone’s diet.nnA great way to include mangos in your diet

Edelweiss Extract and the fight against Anti Aging Edelweiss extract comes from Edelweiss flowers, which are short lived perennials. Edelweiss is a German word which means noble and white. The Edelweiss flower is found at altitudes which range from 1,700 meters to 2,700 meters, general in areas with light soil, good drainage and southern exposure.

Did you know there are a few simple nutrients that you can take to help you get rid of migraines for good? If you or a loved one suffers from migraines, you know that most people pop a pill and sleep the pain away in a dark room. And many of them deal with terrible side effects like hallucinations, weight gain, ulcers, seizures, confusion, dizziness, and nausea because they don’t know there are any safer alte atives. But the good news is that you can take just three simple nutrients and find relief from migraines right away.

One of Oprah's viewers diagnosed her as having a problem with her thyroid. That was one factor in her constant struggle with weight. Your thyroid is the main hormone of metabolism and it affects your energy, weight, mood, temperature, fertility, menstrual cycles, hair growth, bowel movements, sleep and more. It's a hormone that is sometimes misunderstood and it is suggested that the range of normal be changed. I will shed some light on the symptoms and tests. These are the most common symptoms and is not a complete list: Symptoms of Overactive Thyroid- Hyperthyroidism

My students and clients hear me say constantly that you are not the creator of your talent. You are merely the vehicle through which it flows out into the world. That being said, I am clearly aware that there's a part of you, a part of all of us really, that disputes that statement, and wants ...

It’s been shown that men who are afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis will have a greater risk of developing an erectile dysfunction disorder. In fact, they have a two-thirds greater risk than men without RA. The association between men who suffer rheumatoid arthritis and ED lead physicians to know that when they’re treating a patient with RA that they should be asking information about any sexual issues. The reason for the connection between RA and ED appears because both

“Hey, Ellen,” a friend called to me from two check-out counters away in the supermarket, “did you see the cover story in TIME magazine about epigenetics?” He wasn’t the only one asking me if I’d seen the issue a few months ago called “Why Genes Aren’t Destiny.” They were all aware that in my talks I tell about the latest scientific findings in epigenetics that prove beliefs and thoughts affect how the body changes with age. And I always quote the first scientist to share his research findings on epigenetics, the internationally recognized cell biologist, Dr. Bruce Lipton.

You want to wear a copper bracelet to help alleviate the pain of arthritis? How silly is THAT? It’s almost as silly as chewing willow tree bark to alleviate the pain of headaches! Both remedies have been around for millennia. We now use artificial tree bark in aspirin but we still wear pure thermal copper bracelets to ease joint pain. But does copper work? Yes, we believe it does. Copper, as a trace element, is absolutely essential to human health and well being. As far back

Valerian root has been used for hundreds of years to treat all kinds of nerve, sleep, and anxiety disorders. It has the ability to slow down ones heart beat while increasing the hearts pumping force. Valerian root is particularly useful in treating insomnia issues that stem from nervousness, anxiety, and an over active mind. It has been used for these purposes since before the birth of Christ, and is listed in almost every pharmacopoeia in the world.

Many people are intolerant to cold weather. A random survey of people over 18 years old showed that in excess of 50 percent reported that their extremities were often sensitive to cold. Many people have extreme sensitivity and often discover that their fingers and toes can turn blue. This problem gets worse with age. Winters can be horrible for many seniors. They are often very cold even during normal temperatures. There are several reasons for intolerance to cold and when it

Some of the most common complaints I get from patients centers around their digestive issues, especially in my over 40 patients. Seems things they used to be able to eat just don’t sit well with them anymore, or they are frequently bothered with constipation, gas, cramps, acid reflux, or bloating. As I tell my patients, these can all be signs of poor digestion that can start to occur as early as the age of 30, but really occur more frequently as we get beyond our 40s.