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closeSo the good news about exercise continues–including this article that is showing a reversal of muscle loss as well as increased mental acuity and mood! There is no substitute for exercise–find some activity within your body’s ability and try and grow from there. A good trainer can be very helpful, too! To your health!!
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Archive Category: Aging
Alzheimer’s Responds Best to Lifestyle Changes
May 6th, 2017
No “magic pill”, but Alzheimer’s seems to respond best to diet, exercise and stress reduction. So, eat your whole food diet rich in vegetables and fruits. Avoid sugar. Exercise daily–go do something you LOVE (this helps stress reduction, too). Pray and meditate. Read more here. To your health!!
Sleep–There’s No Substitute!
May 6th, 2017
This gym has started offering, you guessed it, SLEEP. There are some stretches but then a 45-minute nap! Brilliant!! Sign me up 🙂
LDL–Not the Demon It is Made Out to Be
March 9th, 2017
While excessive levels of LDL (particularly certain fractions thereof) are associated with plaque formation, LDL is also necessary for transport of chemicals throughout the body, including your BRAIN! There are advanced labs that can be run to further assess lipids and their potential risks. And there is simple imaging to screen for plaque formation. The testing allows us to consider the best treatment approach, if any, per individual needs. Please read the attached article and schedule an appointment for testing. To your health!!
“Cancer Defense Diet”
March 3rd, 2017
EWG has just released their “Cancer Defense Diet“. Keep in mind that diets designed to help reduce the risk of cancer also help reduce the effects of aging, too! Check out their recommendations!
Osteoporosis–Men Can Be Effected as Well as Women
October 6th, 2016
Osteoporosis is admittedly more prevalent in women, but can occur in men as well. After 70 years of age, men should consider getting a DEXA (bone density scan), as early as 50 years of age if other risk factors are present. Weight bearing exercise as well as adequate calcium and Vitamin D can support bone health. Read more here.
Vitamin B-complex and EFA’s for Alzheimer’s
February 9th, 2016
Evidence is growing that essential fatty acids (think cod liver oil and fish oil) and B vitamins are beneficial at improving brain function of those suffering with Alzheimer’s. Please eat your sardines, take your cod liver oil or fish oil (I’m not a fan of krill oil as I have not seen it bring up blood levels), and include a B-complex or multivitamin in your supplement regimen.
Which “Face” are You?
November 3rd, 2015
I can’t speak to the authenticity of these particular face profiles, however, eating foods that are inflammatory do cause increased aging and water retention. Avoiding your food intolerances and/or common food intolerances (egg, dairy, sugar, corn, gluten, soy, potato) may help improve not only your appearance, but your overall health!
Foods For Healthy Bones
June 30th, 2015
Dairy is not the “be all, end all” to bone health. In fact, there is argument that it may be detrimental if over-consumed. Eating a diet rich in healthy vegetables and fruits as well as limiting red meat are also helpful. Check out this article for additional ideas to support your bones!
Soda Shortens Lifespans
October 31st, 2014
I think that I’ve posted this recently, but it certainly bears repeating: drinking soda can shorten your life as much as cigarettes. There is nothing good about the junk ( . . . I mean “ingredients” . . . ) they put sodas. Try a lovely iced tea or hot tea with our Autumn weather upon us. If you have a sweet tooth, try a small amount of pure green powdered stevia in your tea. Drink water with a squeeze of lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit. Or soak berries and fruit in your water and keep refrigerated for a day. In the summer, I especially like cucumber slices in my water–nice and cooling, too.