In America, we take understandable pride in being Number One. We are, after all, the richest people on Earth. We have the largest military. Were still the only country to have put a man on the moon. Why, then, are we only the 41st (yes, you read that right) longest living people on the planet?
Should Boomers Age Gracefully? No Way!
Andrew Weil, MD, an influential advocate of alternative/integrative medicine has decided to age gracefully. (Los Angeles Times, December 5, 2005, Aging with grace, naturally.)
Age gracefully? He has to be kidding!
From my 76-year-old perspective, Weil, at 63, is a youngster who has made an untimely decision to become a poster boy for acceptance of early decline. Unfortunately, countless people will follow his example.
Its difficult to be at odds with Dr. Weil. H…
Anti-Aging Facts & Myths
We all get older every day, but we don’t have to look or feel old. There are plenty of things that can be done to slow down the aging process.
Seven Tips For A Long And Healthy Life
As good as modern medical technology is, it can never save you from the problems caused by a life style that is unhealthy. Instead of getting a modern medical fix for every problem, it is far better to live in such a way that you will hardly ever fall ill.
An ounce of prevention is certainly better than a pound of cure. Here are seven tips on how to live a long and healthy life. In addition, the same life style that helps you to avoid illness also helps you to lose weight…
Sleep Your Way To Better Health
There is much evidence to support the fact that the amount of time you sleep could be the most
important predictor of how long you will live!
As a person who has been deep into nutrition for many years, the above statement was pretty
shocking to me. My own knowledge and sharing of nutrition dos and donts with others has
focused primarily on eating your fruits and veggies, taking some good nutritional supplements,
getting adequate exercise, and not being subj…
Learn From Centenarians About Longevity
The secret to longevity is healthy eating, exercise, and positive attitude. The common theme noticed by centenarians on longevity was a positive attitude. No matter what they faced in life; cancer, illness, injuries, etc. they all accepted their challenges and moved on
Guide for Living a Healthy, Fuller Life: Make those Positive Life Changes!
Learn how you can live a longer, fuller life by taking simple steps now toward good health and developing a positive attitude in everyday circumstances…
The Therapeutic Effect of Colors
Color-spectrum therapy has been popular since the days of antiquity. The exposure to certain colors can have a health-enhancing effect.
A Little Red Wine Could Take You A Long Way!
Red wine may truly be a “wondrous drug!” Not only has the resveratrol wine contains so far been proven to extend the life of yeast, worms, flies, and fish, other studies have shown that wine, especially red wine, can help prevent colds, increase the levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, lower the risk of Alzheimer’s, reduce the size and number of fat cells in the body, reduce the risk of prostate cancer, and has anti-inflammatory properties to boot.