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- Why Some of Us Age Much Faster than Others (part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2010 from Ed MayhewIn part 1 of Why Some of Us Age Much Faster..., we discussed how having strong beliefs and desires in opposition to each other produces the long-standing stresses that speed up aging. In order to better align our beliefs and aspirations, reducing the stress/tension/resistance that is aging us, ...
Views: 2501(4 votes) - Your Thoughts Affect How Your Body Ages - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Ellen Wood“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 ...
Views: 1999(5 votes) - 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: 1961(6 votes) - Why are Our Joints Wearing Out So Fast - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Butch PhelpsAccording to the Food and Drug Administration, since the year 2000, the number of joint replacement surgeries performed each year has been on the rise. In 2001, 165,000 hip joints and 326,000 knees were replaced in the United States alone. Renaissance Orthopedics reports: Between the years ...
Views: 1711(6 votes) - Stop Type Two Diabetes Through Moderating Insulin Resistance - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Russel DonohueEvery living thing has one thing in common with each other - insulin. Working both in and between living cells, it plays multiple central roles in both single-cell and multiple cell life. Insulin resistance results in high blood sugar. This is because the proper use of insulin is required for ...
Views: 1129(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: 1928(2 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: 2090(5 votes) - ***Menopause Naturally - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Susun WeedWISE WOMAN WAYS: PRE-MENOPAUSAL YEARS The actual age at which menopausal Change begins varies considerably from woman to woman; the norm is 45, with a normal range of 35 to 55. During these pre-menopausal years, menstrual periods may become noticeably different (closer together, farther ...
Views: 2837(4 votes) - ***Supplements for Optimal Aging – Part 3 - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2012 from Frank WilhelmiMore Antioxidants for Optimal Aging Here are some other antioxidants that should be a part of your strategy to minimize the effects of aging. Alpha-Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant that is both fat-soluble and water-soluble, and crosses the blood-brain barrier to work in all tissues. It can ...
Views: 2134(1 vote) - ***The 10 Theories Behind Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelAlthough I personally believe that Alzheimer's is multi-factorial (i.e. there is not one sole cause that leads to its development or progression) below I have tried to link together the possible causes of Alzheimer's into categories. These are listed in no particular order as, I believe, in ...
Views: 7635(1 vote) - ***The 6 Risk Factors Associated With The Development Of Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelAs with the many theories behind the cause of Alzheimer's disease no one is certain as to why some people are more prone to the condition. Because of this there have been several key risk factors identified that may lead to it development and progression. These are again listed in no ...
Views: 2517(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: 2291(1 vote) - 10 Trillion Best Reasons to be Appreciative - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Ed MayhewDo you appreciate the fact that there are currently 10 trillion working for you -- doing their level best 24/7 to keep you alive and well? Have you taken the time recently to thank them or do you, like most, take them for granted? We are talking, of course, about the estimated 10 trillion ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - 14 Keys to Longevity (Part One) - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaHere’s part one: Drink green tea every day Catechins in green tea help fight cancer; they’re also effective for boosting your metabolism and helping fight weight gain Eat five ounces of nuts a week A 14-year study of more than 86,000 women in the Nurses Health Study showed that people who ...
Views: 1868(5 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: 2205(1 vote) - 4 Simple Ways to Detox Your Liver - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Christine EstersHave you ever seen a guy that was so in love with his car? And I am not talking about love, but totally infatuated & obsessed with his big piece of machinery. He's out there washing it every day to make sure it looks good and presentable on the outside. Not only that, but he makes sure the ...
Views: 2541(2 votes) - 4 Steps to Developing Habits that Empower YOU - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Julie DohertyChanging Negative Thought Patterns into Positive Thought Patterns: Change should always be a part of our life, with the understanding that we have the ability to change our perception and focus plus reaction to life. By doing this we will be able to change habits that are not going to provide us ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - 4 Steps to Help You Overcome Your Mid-Life Happiness Slump - by Submitted on May 24, 2015 from Peggy SealfonYou don't need to turn back the clock to be happy. These tips will help you navigate mid-life. Every time I wish my 96-year-old Uncle to have a fabulous day, he answers enthusiastically with, "every day is a great day." Attitude is a major factor in one's outlook on life, but economic and ...
Views: 6165(1 vote) - 5 Benefits Of Improving Brain Fitness - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Jack TaggertyYou try to stay in great shape and plan for a routine workout schedule. It bolsters your life expectancy and overall wellness, and is, without question, a great idea. Still, far fewer people stop to think about doing the same for their brains, yet it is entirely possible to take control of your ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - A Study Finds the Missing Link to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Cory CouillardAmericans now spend between $33 and $55 billion annually on weight loss products and services. (1) The high dollar items include medical procedures, pharmaceuticals and weight loss centers. It is now estimated that 45 million Americans enroll in a weight loss program at weight loss center or a ...
Views: 1901(2 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: 1098(1 vote) - Aging Skin Care Products to Heal the Skin Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Valerie RosenbaumIt is truly difficult to find aging skin care products that will satisfactorily alleviate the lines and wrinkles from which you are currently suffering. If you have been making the rounds so far as the cosmetics formulas that you have been using to solve this problem, then you undoubtedly ...
Views: 1155(3 votes) - Aging too Early in Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tara GibsonHave you ever stopped and notice how your skin may be looking a bit old? Fine lines and wrinkles forming around the eyes and forehead. You may be wondering what you can do about it? You can recharge your skin and virtually rid those fine lines and wrinkles with good anti aging solutions. I ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Aging Well & Choosing Right for Healthy Skin - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Valerie RosenbaumAging well is a goal that many people have, today. It means focusing on good nutritional intake, being physically active and enjoying a variety of social activities. Keeping the mind active is also important for reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and age-related dementia. To most people, it ...
Views: 1130(4 votes) - All Natural Skin Care Treatment To Whiten Your Skin - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Delray BeachThe sun and the passing years make us look stained faces, dull and lifeless, and for this problem, the vast majority of women are willing to pay large sums of money to look whiter skin and sun spots free even without taking into account the side effects that all skin lightening products can ...
Views: 1483(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: 1890(1 vote) - Anti Aging Breakthrough: How Living Sugar Free Can Help You Live Longer - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumGetting old has many effects on the body from vision loss, loss of mental agility, to more serious health conditions like diabetes, heart and circulatory ailments. But sugar is a culprit that can wreak havoc on your body and accelerate the aging process. If you're looking for a powerful ...
Views: 1318(1 vote) - Anti Aging Secrets that will Keep People Guessing About Your New Youthful Look - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Claire BullerwellIn a society where billion dollar industries are built on the shoulders of people who have given high value on youthful appearance, aging is seen as a curse, a terrible predicament that comes with a heavy baggage filled with ugly symptoms like wrinkles, age spots, crow lines, sagging skin, and ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Anti Aging Vitamins and Tips - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Raphaelo SteffThese days, the fight against aging is as intense as the fight against disease. From skin products to plastic surgery, there are many ways to reverse signs of aging. After all, there is nothing rewarding to see your face covered with wrinkles and black heads. Although you cannot prevent cellular ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - Anti-Aging Really Became Much Simpler - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Paul RodgersAs we get older, we all begin to both see and feel the side effects of ageing, our elbows and knees ache, our muscles get thinner and flabby and our skin, hair and nails all lose their lustre and youth. Our energy deteriorates; even our memory is not as sharp as it was in our youth. As for sex, ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Anti-Aging Rule: Choose Your Mates Thoroughly - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Dovie LuhnowMy mommy always reminded her young children that individuals choose you because of the organization you retain. The admonition was meant primarily for my brother who tended to favor the company of neighborhood rowdies – the young children who ran all-around with their shirttail hanging out, ...
Views: 911(1 vote) - Anti-Aging Skin Care: 14 Ways to Reduce those Annoying Eye Bags - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Wendy WilkenEye bags make a person look older. How do we diminish those annoying bags under the eyes and get them to look lighter as part of an anti-aging skin care program? Eye bags are caused by the liver’s cleansing process of the body’s digestive impurities. As you get older (especially in men and ...
Views: 3069(1 vote) - Anti-Aging Skin Care: Sleep is important for Anti-Aging, Relaxation and Longevity - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Wendy WilkenAnti-aging skin care is a process, a lifestyle decision. So, how important is sleep for your daily anti-aging regimen? Sleep is beneficial to the body and for the skin in many respects. Your body produces melatonin while you sleep which is claimed to be an anti-aging hormone. It’s great for ...
Views: 1760(2 votes) - Anti-Aging Skin Care: The Three Main Anti-Aging Skin Care Classifications - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Wendy WilkenAnti-aging skin care should be a process, and not a reaction to years of sun damage or neglect. Anti-aging should be practiced in a preventative and proactive manner as opposed to reactively, albeit that it's never too late to begin an anti-aging skin care program. If you consistently ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Anti-aging skin creams containing Vitamin C - Do They Work? - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Sally SmithEver since Noble Prize winning scientist Dr. Linus Pauling, proclaimed the wonders of Vitamin C, it has become one of the most widely used ingredients in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging creams. Vitamin C-based anti-wrinkle creams promising amazing results are popping up like mushrooms all over ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Anti-Aging Superfoods List and What Food To Avoid in Your Diet That Accelerates Aging - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Leon EdwardAs we age, people search for the evasive fountain-of-youth to remain as young-looking and feeling as possible for as long as possible. While there are lots of items on the marketplace that proclaim their youth-retaining capabilities, much of it is simply marketing buzz with no genuine result ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - Anti-Aging Tip: Release Stress With One Minute of Deep Breathing - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Ellen WoodGot the heebie-jeebies from too much happening while you’re making other plans? Or is your brain fried from figuring out how to rob Peter to pay Paul? Or is your blood boiling from family squabbling? Or do you just have the plain old blues? Well, you can do something about it. YOU ...
Views: 1813(2 votes) - Antioxidants for the Skin - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from sarah labdarWant a younger, fresher, glowing complexion? Isn’t that what every girl wants. Well now there is an all-natural way to get it, and stay healthy at that. The key is antioxidants. Antioxidants inhibit oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that produces free radicals. Free radicals damage ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - Best Exercise for Cellulite and Understanding the Lower Body Muscles - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Susan MagnaFrom the midsection down to your ankles you'll find ninety individual muscles, forty-five on each side. When the lower body muscles are not stimulated they lose their sculpt. They lose the tight tone plus they get saggy, soft and deflated. The physiological expression for this is Muscular ...
Views: 6695(2 votes) - Better Choices Lead to Better Balance in Life - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2021 from Janet CamilleriBalance is crucial for our physical and mental wellbeing. Our physical balance tends to deteriorate as we age, making daily activities like putting our socks on a lot trickier than it used to be! It’s worth making an effort to maintain a good sense of balance, as it helps improve our ...
Views: 709(1 vote) - Brain Enhancement Methods Techniques Software, Maintaining Brain Health and New Brain Improvement Technology Tools - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2021 from Leon EdwardBrain Enhancement can be attained with natural and technical methods both rather quickly and in longer term more permanent results. You will be glad you spent the extra effort in optimizing your brain power and maintaining brain health for your entire life. Being smarter and optimizing your IQ, ...
Views: 4306(3 votes) - Cataracts and Botanical Remedies - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Glen SwartwoutThere are many traditional botanical remedies that have been suggested for people forming Cataracts: Aloe-socotrina: Aloe vera (Aloe socotrina) juice has been recommended in eye drop form, taken twice a day. Bee-products: Royal jelly, taken 1 tsp/ twice a day, has been suggested. ...
Views: 9548(1 vote) - Celebrating Life After 40 - by Submitted on May 29, 2011 from Randi FineIn preparation for an inspiring interview last night with Anna Banks on her radio show “Living Fully After 40,” I reflected on the highlights of middle age. I discovered, while mentally unearthing the positive side of aging, that there are many benefits to this inevitable change of life. Those ...
Views: 1449(1 vote) - Confused About Juicers? A Simple Guide To Understanding Juicers - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Andrew CaseyAs a child, you probably heard the infamous parental statement, “Eat your fruits and vegetables”. Now, the National Cancer Institute is also urging that we add more fruits and vegetables to our daily diet. Researchers have found that diets that are high in fruits and vegetables can help to cure ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - Could You Have Spinal Stenosis? - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from David StevensAs we age, our bodies go through many changes associated with aging. We often find that we are unable to do the things that we could do even just 10 years ago. It is normal as we get older to not be as strong or agile as we used to be. We may not walk as steady as when we were younger, or we ...
Views: 3573(1 vote) - Cut Down Carbs to Ward Off Cataracts - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Sara RobertsLink Found Between Carbs and Cataracts “Eat your carrots” is coined as the modern cataract treatment. It’s trite, but true—reducing the intake of high-glycemic carbohydrates and consuming more antioxidants that are necessary for good eye health does in fact reduce the risk of cataracts. Read ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - Danger! Keep Your Brain Healthy Aging With These Brain Age Tips To Optimize Your Brain Health - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardAs you grow up and learn from your mistakes it is clear that your brain is functioning correctly. Your brain keeps getting better the more you learn. This helps you live a more productive life. The longer you live the more new talents and skills you accumulate to help you live a healthier life ...
Views: 2982(4 votes) - 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: 2406(2 votes) - Dementia Awareness Should be Encouraged at Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Oliver StirkEarly diagnosis of dementia is crucial in ensuring that people are able to get the specialist dementia care and support they need to maintain independence and enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Being aware of the early signs and symptoms of dementia is particularly important at ...
Views: 1951(1 vote) - Diet and Aging - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Chris RichardsonEveryone would like to delay the effects of aging. As far back as the Spanish conquest of the Americas, Ponce de Leon, was searching for the proverbial, Fountain of Youth. As he is no longer around and it is safe to assume he was unsuccessful. This doesn't mean that there is nothing we can do ...
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