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- 5 Superfoods to Stay Healthy And Younger - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2020 from Avinash KSometimes referred to as the fountain of youth, super foods have the power to turn back the hands of time. Packed with anti-aging and disease-fighting nutrients that are commonly missing from the average diet, super foods promote increased health and vitality, help with weight loss and taste ...
Views: 2053 - Defy Maturity ~ Live Life to its Fullest! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Allura JoyMaturity can be a good thing, especially when it comes to fine wine, cheese or ripe, delicious fruit. But as a state of mind, maturity can feel a bit lifeless and boring. We may envision an older “mature woman” who lives a bland, insipid lifestyle clinging to her beloved dog and superficial ...
Views: 1831(2 votes) - Bad Trends in Assisted Living Care for the Elderly - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Donny EisenbachThe trend in assisted living facilities being the primary way we take care of our aging loved ones is continuing to increase. With this increasing trend are some other not so nice aspects to this burgeoning elder care business. Care worker to resident ratios based on state licensing requirements ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - Never Too Old for Tai Chi and the Martial Arts - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonI was asked this week if being in your forties is too old to start a Tai Chi class, when I get this question it always seems strange to me especially since nearly all the latest press releases on Tai Chi have been about it being used in senior exercise classes and to prevent falls. But than ...
Views: 1827(1 vote) - New Rule--Value yourself enough to rid toxins from your life - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Whole Person Balanced LifeNew Rule--Value yourself enough to rid toxins from your life So, you've read my last couple of posts about the dangerous chemicals that can be found in your every day personal care products. You are probably thinking that no matter where you turn your head you are going to be assaulted by ...
Views: 1822(4 votes) - What is Successful Aging And What Does it Take to Age Successfully? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Raphael WeissIn 2003, researchers asked an elderly population in Manitoba Canada what they define as aging successfully. The response was that the senior citizens said that to them successful aging is staying physically fit, being healthy in the body and the brain, and remaining socially active. It turns out ...
Views: 1821 - How Does Skin Whitening Pills Works? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2017 from Surya KumarSkin whitening pills are very effective if you want to achieve fairer skin with reduced hyper pigmentation, dark spots and other skin related problems. Many people who have tried skin whitening pills containing glutathione and other anti-oxidants have attested that after continuous use of Skin ...
Views: 1820 - Did I Just Forget My Keys or Am I Losing My Mind Too? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Deb KittHave you ever had your keys in your hand one minute and then 2 seconds later, have no idea where you put them? If it happens more often than you think is “typical old age” you might wonder if you are losing your mind. Most people accept forgetfulness as just a part of getting old and hope that ...
Views: 1812(2 votes) - 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: 1808(1 vote) - The Connection Between Inflammation and Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Jennifer HillAlzheimer's is a progressive disorder that results in the degeneration of the brain. It is often a paradoxical disorder, affecting the minds of individuals whose physical bodies are perfectly healthy otherwise. Alzheimer's slowly and insidiously produces dementia that leaves aging individuals ...
Views: 1804 - Prepared to compete? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Kenny McDowellPrepared to compete? 13 August 2014 It was suggested to me by a fellow competitor that it would be a good idea to have a blog article explaining what we have to go through to prepare for a contest. Do you feel that you have the time and dedication to give it a go? Is it something ...
Views: 1799 - Sulit.Com.Ph - Paving the Way for Pinoy Business Advertising - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Richelle LaurelSharing the Success Last April 18, Sulit.com.ph launched to the members of the media two of their new television commercials for their Ano Ba Hanap Mo? Campaign. Aside from the television commercials, The Philippines’ #1 Classified Ads Website also made public their new billboard, as well as ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - How Do You Perceive Your Caregiving Role? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Sheryl Karas Paul HoodOn the assessment form the social service agency I used to work for used to judge a caregiver's level of stress, there's a section about how the person perceives his or her caregiving role. As that section is written, I found it fairly useless for my purposes as a family consultant but it ...
Views: 1773(2 votes) - Where You Can Win Over the Aging Process (and How) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Lawrence GoldWhat happens in nearly everybody that leads to chronic pain and stiffness as they age? It's not what you think. People experience the chronic pains, stiffness and loss of freedom of movement attributed to aging as early as their thirties. According to popular opinion and medical science, that ...
Views: 1770(7 votes) - Home Adaptations can Help Elderly People Remain at Home - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2012 from Oliver StirkWhen elderly people require additional support with the tasks of daily living it is typically considered that remaining at home with the help of a carer or a professional home care provider is preferable to residential care. It should also be recognised that basic adaptations to the home can ...
Views: 1765 - Understanding Your Sciatica - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from David StevensWhen you think you are suffering from the pain of sciatica; learning about sciatica will allow you to decide when you need to see the doctor. Understanding your condition will help you understand the evaluation and possible treatment options. True sciatica is caused by irritation of the ...
Views: 1763(2 votes) - 10 Tips for Natural Joint Pain Relief - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Carisa HolmesFor some people, the occasional and conveniently vague “phantom joint pain” is a good excuse for keeping the sofa warm when they are long overdue for exercise. For others, however, joint pain is a genuine impedance to exercise and general mobility. What causes joint pain? Discomfort in the ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - Transforming Sob Stories Into Wabi Sabi Stories: The Art of Being Perfectly Imperfect - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comWabi Sabi (wah-bee sah-bee) is a Japanese concept of life and art in which beauty is found in things that are weathered, asymmetrical, incomplete, imperfect and impermanent. As I age, my body is becoming all of the above and, therefore, Wabi Sabi has become my new kemo sahbee (faithful friend). ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - 4 Essential Steps for Your Skin Care Routine - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from sarah labdarThe face and the facial skin is the first thing that people see. So when we leave our homes you want to present a clean, clear, beautiful looking face. The facial skin unlike other areas of skin on our body is always exposed to the environment and therefore is easily damaged through sun ...
Views: 1759(3 votes) - Super Foods for Antiaging & Total Wellness - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Prof. George GrantWhat makes a "superfood"? When it comes to healthy eating, there are foods that are so exceptionally nutrient dense and the benefits of eating them so amazing, that they are often referred to as “super foods”. What’s more, they have more nutrients per calorie than most other foods and ...
Views: 1758(3 votes) - How to Look Good; Feel Great, Stay Beautiful at 50and beyond - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Nina BagnallWhat has age got to do with it anyway? It is all to do with mind set. Too many people think themselves into growing old, hence the hairstyle and the clothes they wear. Even more disturbing, they listen to others telling them. “You shouldn’t do that dear, not at your age. Poppycock total ...
Views: 1750(2 votes) - Vitamin B3 (Niacin) And Cholesterol Control - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelVitamin B3 (Niacin) And Cholesterol Control Vitamin B3, or niacin, is very effective in helping not only lower bad cholesterol (often more effectively than “statins” such as atorvastatin or “Lipitor”) but also, more importantly, in increasing good cholesterol – so one supplement gives you the ...
Views: 1734(1 vote) - Difficulties handling money may indicate the development of Alzheimer's disease - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Steffan AbelI like to give you warning signs to look for not only in the progression of Alzheimer's but also as a useful tool to look out for in other people that may be at risk – and here is another one. For people with mild signs of dementia, problems with managing money may be a clue that memory ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - Facial Exercises Reduce the Signs of Aging - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from sarah labdarThe face is the first thing that people see when you come into contact with them. Our face and skin are our biggest assets that produce our first impression. As we age, signs of deterioration show on our face and skin. Wrinkles, dryness, fine lines, sagging skin, and age spots are all signs that ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - Vital Vitamins for Protecting yourself from Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia - Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2010 from Steffan AbelVital Vitamins for Protecting yourself from Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia (Part 1). The Vitamin C and E Combination An article published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry showed that all Alzheimer's sufferers had low blood plasma concentrations of vitamin C no ...
Views: 1729(2 votes) - Understanding the causes of a Heart Attack - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Popa WoolseyHearing the words, "you have had a Heart Attack" will strike fear in the any normal human being. Understanding the causes of a Heart Attack may help you understand what has happened. Coronary artery disease or CAD is one of the most frequent causes. The plaque buildup over a period of time, ...
Views: 1726(3 votes) - *** Studies Suggests Lithium May Help to Treat Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from steffan abelLithium, used for decades to treat manic depression, has been shown in mice to block the production of proteins that accumulate in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, suggesting a future role for the drug in treating the disease, a new study said. The researchers who conducted the experiments ...
Views: 1723(5 votes) - Wrinkle Busters from Your Kitchen - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from Danielle SimsMany cosmetic companies are capitalizing on on our need to fight the signs of aging. Prices for these "miracle" concoctions can run as high as $200 for a cream! So what is in these small jars of hope and promise? Looking through the ingredients and deciphering the scientific names, you may ...
Views: 1715(2 votes) - The Cholesterol Lowering / Heart Improving Effects of Exercise – Part Two - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelIn my last article I mentioned the effects of walking. In this article I want to take that a little further and also cover some other things you can try to keep your heart in perfect condition. If you only need to fit in four 10 minute walks a day to show an improvement in heart function this ...
Views: 1709(2 votes) - Detoxify and Immunify your Diet - Top Medicinal Foods to Boost your Health and Cuisine - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Sarah HolvikOK, I realize immunify isn’t technically a word, but you get the idea – this is about foods with serious immune boosting and detoxifying action. How does a single food do all of this, you might ask? The secret to the double-action health benefits lies in the interconnection between these crucial ...
Views: 1705(3 votes) - Skin Care Ingredients - Weighing the Benefits - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2005 from elizabeth mcgeeIf you've ever stood in the aisle of the skincare section of your favorite cosmetics department looking for a facecream to help you look younger and healthier, you know how confusing it can be to find a product that will help improve the look and texture of your skin. As confusing as it is, ...
Views: 1705(1 vote) - Taking your 50’s in their stride. - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Shirley PriceTaking your 50’s in their stride. Most people have a fear of aging so by the time they reach 50 many are quite paranoid when they need not be. As a matter of fact if you have the right attitude and desire your fifties could be some of the best years of your life. By this time you don’t ...
Views: 1696 - Anti-Aging Life Style - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Evelina SvistunYour life style can help you to look younger, feel better, and live longer. Steps to follow for anti-aging life style: 1. Early rise. Studies show that people who get up early (5-8 AM) every day are benefited by a slowing down of the aging processes. Ayurveda – the oldest and most complete ...
Views: 1693(6 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: 1692(2 votes) - Aging of the Face and Simple Solutions to Slow Aging Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Valerie RosenbaumSome 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: 1691(5 votes) - How Males Can Keep Looking Younger For Longer Using A Facial Gymnastics Regimen - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Sune StraussMen have similar concerns with growing old as ladies do these days. People trying to look younger than their numerical age are what keeps the ever-developing beauty trade going. Here are a few pointers for looking younger tailored mostly for men, but women can find them effective too. Men's ...
Views: 1691 - Age Related Hearing Loss Does NOT Have to Be a Part of Getting Old - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCurrent thinking has us believe that age-related hearing loss is an inevitable consequence of getting older, but is it really? Hundreds of studies from around the world show severe vitamin deficiencies as causes of this loss. Even more importantly replacing the missing vitamins improved the ...
Views: 1684(2 votes) - Contact Lenses – Some Facts - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Fadhrick PickasoBefore you wear a pair of contact lens, it is necessary to consider some facts. Having knowledge about these things will help you in enjoying positive result afterwards. We all know that contact lenses are more convenient than prescription glasses, but they are also more fragile in nature. ...
Views: 1684 - Anti Aging Products - How Natural Anti Aging Products Are Healthier Than Commercial Brands - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Barb LulayNatural anti aging products are much better for you than commercial brands. This is not to say that commercial brands do not work, because they probably do work. This is to say that the majority of commercial brand products contain ingredients that are harmful to your health, while natural ...
Views: 1683(2 votes) - ***Supplements for Optimal Aging Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Frank WilhelmiIn Part 1 of this Supplements article I explained strategies for maintaining healthy digestive function as we age by taking supplemental stomach acid (Betaine HCl), Digestive enzymes and Probiotics. When we are young to middle aged, we can take these as need arises, but the older we get, the ...
Views: 1682 - School Your Brain: How To Plan Your Own Brain Health Curriculum - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Cynthia GreenAs we move into the fall, our thoughts turn to getting back into the routine of the year. Remember when that routine included school? It still should. Why? Chances are getting schooled is just the kind of workout your brain can use. Numerous studies have shown that staying intellectually ...
Views: 1675 - If You Can FAKE a Smile for 17-Second... - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Hal WechslerIf You Can Fake a Smile For 17 Seconds, You Control How You Feel • 1. “It’s not what we don’t-know that does us in. It is what we ‘do’ know, that isn’t so, like facts, rules & principles.” • 2. If we all knew everything about “smiling & laughing”, why would the University of Kansas ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - Stave Off Disease With Anti Aging Foods - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from sarah labdarWhen people think about anti aging, they mainly think about their skin health, however anti aging pertains to the whole body not just its largest organ. Signs of aging appear as we get older and our metabolism slows, our bones brittle and our joints become stiff an achy. Premature aging occurs ...
Views: 1668 - ***Dispelling the Myth on Aging: The Chinese Triad to the Rescue! - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Dr. Kam YuenI want to dispel the kind of conventional thinking that leads to the creation of aging myths. Since I am a vibrant and healthy person who is about one year from hitting his 70th year mark, there is undoubtedly something valuable I can say about aging, especially compared to someone who is 50 or ...
Views: 1664(2 votes) - Renowned Organic Argan oil from Fushi - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Fushi Wellbeing LtdThe outstanding cosmetic and nutritional qualities of Argan oil can hardly be more diverse: it has an intensive moisturising effect and strengthens the skin’s natural defence. The Argan nut comes from the Argan tree and grows only in the South Western part of Morocco. From these Argan nuts, a ...
Views: 1657 - Stopping and reversing aging at its ultimate source - the GENES - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Ela CorcoranHave you heard about the greatest scientific discovery in Anti-aging, yet? Yes, we can now stop and reverse the process of aging at its ultimate source, our GENES! Throughout history, stories have abounded in virtually all cultures and civilizations describing the desire to find a source of ...
Views: 1655(1 vote) - Raising A Parent-A "How to"Guide to Survival - by This column will take a look at the lighter side of a serious subject… role reversal. I hope to provide you with practical information, anecdotes, short stories (yours and mine) and more, on issues related to dealing with the responsibility of raising a “fully grown adult child,” otherwise known ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Eye Wrinkle Remover Anti-Aging Cream Secrets - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Ladan LashkariAre you looking for the best eye wrinkle remover anti aging cream for your skin? Do you have wrinkles under your eyes or have you noticed dark circles or eye bags? Then this guide is going to show you 3 easy tips to choose the best wrinkle remover for your eyes. It is a fact ...
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