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by author Ray Sahelian, MD
All of us want to have longer and healthier lives, and while some of us are dealt a better hand than others in life’s genetic lottery, there are many ways we can maximize the potential we are born with.
People who age successfully are not just lucky–they’re motivated to take care of themselves. There are many practical steps we can all take on a daily basis to not only add years to our lives, but to also make the most of each and every moment. These steps involve mental outlook, diet, exercise, sleep, and supplements.
Top 10 Tips For Longevity
1. Don’t worry, be happy
Embrace the philosophy: “It’s not what happens to me, it’s what I make of it.” When you go about your day with a positive attitude, people around you will notice, give you positive feedback, and make you feel even better. Finding a satisfying career will also help you stay happy, and make you feel motivated to get out of bed each morning.
People with a bright outlook may live longer than those who take a dimmer view. Researchers in the Netherlands found that older men and women judged to have optimistic personalities were 77 percent less likely to die of a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular cause over the course of a nine-year study period than those with pessimistic dispositions. This was regardless of factors such as age, weight, smoking, and whether they had cardiovascular or other chronic diseases at the start of the study.
According to recent scientific research undertaken by the University of California, San Francisco, and reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, stress can ultimately lead to a decrease in longevity. Chronic psychological stress is associated with accelerated shortening of the caps, called telomeres, on the ends of chromosomes in white blood cells. Telomeres shorten with each cell replication, and cells cease dividing when telomeres shorten too much.
As telomeres promote chromosome stability, the team investigated the theory that psychological stress affects telomere shortening and thereby contributes to a decrease in longevity. The study included 39 healthy, premenopausal women who were primary caregivers for a child with a chronic illness, with 19 age-matched mothers of healthy children as the control group. Stress was measured with a standardized questionnaire, and telomere length was measured in participants’ blood samples. Within the caregiving group, the longer that a woman had been a caregiver, the shorter the length of telomeres. In the 14 women with the highest stress scores, telomeres averaged 3,110 units in length, while the 14 with the lowest stress had telomeres that averaged 3,660 units.
As telomeres shorten by an average of 31 to 63 units per year, the scientists estimated that the 550-unit shortening in the high-stress group translated to six to 17 additional years of aging.
2. Watch Your Weight
Cutting calories may do more than help you shed excess weight. A low calorie diet may also slow age-related changes in the heart’s genes that can lead to chronic disease. In one study reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2002, “middle-aged” 14-month-old mice were fed either a normal diet or one restricted in calories. When the mice reached 30 months of age, or the equivalent of 90 years of a human life span, the researchers analyzed their heart tissue. The hearts of mice on the low calorie diets showed nearly 20 percent fewer age-related genetic changes and also appeared to have less DNA damage than those of mice on regular diets. Restricting calories also inhibited potentially disease-causing changes in the immune system and suppressed apoptosis, or programmed cell death.
To achieve longevity, there’s no need to go on a starvation diet - just be aware of limiting excess caloric intake.
3. Keep Cool
It appears that cooking at high temperatures creates changes in molecules that may not be properly used by the body, and can create toxic substances within foods. When possible, eat well-washed, raw, organic fruit and vegetables.
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Ray Sahelian, MD, is the author of several health books including Mind Boosters (St. Martin’s Griffin, 2000) and The Stevia Cookbook (Avery Publishing, 1999). raysahelian.com.
Source: alive #271, May 2005
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How can we ensure that our vital collagen is plentiful and remains strong as we age to support joint and skin health?
How can we ensure that our vital collagen is plentiful and remains strong as we age to support joint and skin health?
Sleeping Well Naturally
Nothing is more effective than a good night's sleep to restore body and soul. The trouble for many is that sound, uninterrupted sleep remains an elusive dream.
Nothing is more effective than a good night's sleep to restore body and soul. The trouble for many is that sound, uninterrupted sleep remains an elusive dream.
Safely Slimming
Nothing can replace proper diet and exercise for achieving and maintaining safe and healthy weight loss. But there are nutrients that may give a little extra help. Most North Americans are chromium deficient..
Nothing can replace proper diet and exercise for achieving and maintaining safe and healthy weight loss. But there are nutrients that may give a little extra help. Most North Americans are chromium deficient..
Weight Loss and the Calorie-Counting Myth
The load on Mother Earth is getting heavier. Not only are there more of us to carry, we weigh more, too. Worldwide, the number of overweight people is estimated at 1.2 billion.
The load on Mother Earth is getting heavier. Not only are there more of us to carry, we weigh more, too. Worldwide, the number of overweight people is estimated at 1.2 billion.
Stretch Your Way to Better Health
Can you spare 10 to 20 minutes a day to improve cardiovascular function, reduce back pain, help ease osteoarthritis, and prevent tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome and increase flexibility? All those benefits can come with a regular .
Can you spare 10 to 20 minutes a day to improve cardiovascular function, reduce back pain, help ease osteoarthritis, and prevent tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome and increase flexibility? All those benefits can come with a regular .
Looking, Feeling and Performing Your Best
Do you remember how you felt when you were really young? The reason everything seemed to work so well back then was because your body invested a lot of time and energy on repairs. It was as if you had a full-time mechanic on the premises.
Do you remember how you felt when you were really young? The reason everything seemed to work so well back then was because your body invested a lot of time and energy on repairs. It was as if you had a full-time mechanic on the premises.
The Dangers of Fast Food
When James Dean said, "Live fast, die young, leave a beautiful corpse" in the 1950s, Americans were much thinner and fast food was a new invention. Today Americans are simply too chubby to live as fast as the lean 1950s idol. Instead they eat fast food, die younger than they should and leave increasingly obese corpses..
When James Dean said, "Live fast, die young, leave a beautiful corpse" in the 1950s, Americans were much thinner and fast food was a new invention. Today Americans are simply too chubby to live as fast as the lean 1950s idol. Instead they eat fast food, die younger than they should and leave increasingly obese corpses..
Herbal Solutions to Safe and Effective Weight Loss
What if there was a safe and effective way to jump-start a weight-loss program that guaranteed results within two to three weeks--and didn't involved starvation diets or rigorous exercise? It's not magic or tricke.
What if there was a safe and effective way to jump-start a weight-loss program that guaranteed results within two to three weeks--and didn't involved starvation diets or rigorous exercise? It's not magic or tricke.
Get Physical With Blended Drinks
Getting old does not necessarily mean getting sick. Obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure are not a function of chronological age. In fact they have more to do with lifestyle than genes--although both play a role..
Getting old does not necessarily mean getting sick. Obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure are not a function of chronological age. In fact they have more to do with lifestyle than genes--although both play a role..
Three Steps for Lifelong Health
Exercise, a whole foods diet and supplements are what you need to avoid spending your retirement in the doctor's office. They say there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes.
Exercise, a whole foods diet and supplements are what you need to avoid spending your retirement in the doctor's office. They say there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis is an illness that took my whole lifetime to mature and five years to battle into submission. The symptoms and causes, like almost all so-called incurable diseases, piled up, stone upon stone, beginning to create my tombstone.
Ankylosing spondylitis is an illness that took my whole lifetime to mature and five years to battle into submission. The symptoms and causes, like almost all so-called incurable diseases, piled up, stone upon stone, beginning to create my tombstone.
Lasting Longevity
Until recently, most people believed growing old and dying was unavoidable. However, it now appears the assumption many of us held as children, that "I will never grow old and die," was not quite as absurd as our parents thought. Different cultures have varied definitions of aging.
Until recently, most people believed growing old and dying was unavoidable. However, it now appears the assumption many of us held as children, that "I will never grow old and die," was not quite as absurd as our parents thought. Different cultures have varied definitions of aging.
Age-Less Exercise
If there is an anti-aging pill, it has to be exercise--age-less exercise. Proper exercise has been shown to slow aging through reduced cholesterol, high blood pressure, stress levels, insulin levels and osteoporosis risk..
If there is an anti-aging pill, it has to be exercise--age-less exercise. Proper exercise has been shown to slow aging through reduced cholesterol, high blood pressure, stress levels, insulin levels and osteoporosis risk..
Age With Vitality
There's truth in the old saw "we dig our graves with our teeth." Heart disease, stroke, many cancers, kidney disease, diabetes and other disorders emerge from the way we live. Particularly what we eat. Nature has genetically programmed humans with a potential 120 years of life, yet most succumb long before..
There's truth in the old saw "we dig our graves with our teeth." Heart disease, stroke, many cancers, kidney disease, diabetes and other disorders emerge from the way we live. Particularly what we eat. Nature has genetically programmed humans with a potential 120 years of life, yet most succumb long before..
Age-Defying Exercise
I'm amazed by the number of people who blame genetics for developing disease and disability or for premature death. Natural health supplements can oppose the degradation of lean mass, improve response to exercise and support muscle function, growth and development.
I'm amazed by the number of people who blame genetics for developing disease and disability or for premature death. Natural health supplements can oppose the degradation of lean mass, improve response to exercise and support muscle function, growth and development.
Smooth Out Your Life
So simple yet so delicious and good for you! Shakes and smoothies can be used as a breakfast substitute, meal replacement or as a refreshing "pick-me-up" any time of day.
So simple yet so delicious and good for you! Shakes and smoothies can be used as a breakfast substitute, meal replacement or as a refreshing "pick-me-up" any time of day.
A Good Stretch
From infants to the elderly, stretching the body after waking happens by instinct. It's also excellent therap.
From infants to the elderly, stretching the body after waking happens by instinct. It's also excellent therap.
Vitamin C No Reason to be Scared
"Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to live in a better world." --Linus Pauling High doses of vitamin C could increase the risk of cancer, scientists warn today.
"Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to live in a better world." --Linus Pauling High doses of vitamin C could increase the risk of cancer, scientists warn today.
The Browning Effect
Imagine if you will the intricate network that makes up the human body. Think of the organs and tissues, the numerous hormones, neurotransmitters, peptides and amino acid.
Imagine if you will the intricate network that makes up the human body. Think of the organs and tissues, the numerous hormones, neurotransmitters, peptides and amino acid.
Can My Diet Survive the Shortbread Season?
It's that time of year when all those parties and social gatherings dot the calendar. Everywhere we turn, sweet temptation rears its ugly hea.
It's that time of year when all those parties and social gatherings dot the calendar. Everywhere we turn, sweet temptation rears its ugly hea.
Vitamin C
If we are serious about slaying the current Goliath "sickness industry," as opposed to the "health industry," we must arm ourselves with the truth about vitamin C.
If we are serious about slaying the current Goliath "sickness industry," as opposed to the "health industry," we must arm ourselves with the truth about vitamin C.
Anti-Cancer Antioxidants
Imagine the cells in your body turning brown just like an apple does when exposed to the oxygen in the air.
Imagine the cells in your body turning brown just like an apple does when exposed to the oxygen in the air.
Purr-fect Stretches
When you're rushing around trying to get everything done and you're so stressed out that your shoulders are hunched up and you've forgotten to breathe.
When you're rushing around trying to get everything done and you're so stressed out that your shoulders are hunched up and you've forgotten to breathe.
You've Got the Power
For most of us, the obstacles that we struggle to overcome in our lives are very private. We often don't even let our hardships register on our faces as we go about our daily work routines. Most likely they don't get splashed across newspaper headlines or television screens, either.
For most of us, the obstacles that we struggle to overcome in our lives are very private. We often don't even let our hardships register on our faces as we go about our daily work routines. Most likely they don't get splashed across newspaper headlines or television screens, either.
Laughter: A Priceless Prescription
When Norman Cousins was editor of the Saturday Review, he became seriously ill with a brain tumou.
When Norman Cousins was editor of the Saturday Review, he became seriously ill with a brain tumou.
Longevity
Probably no one understands baby boomers as well as David Foo.
Probably no one understands baby boomers as well as David Foo.
Aging, Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
How many times have you heard someone make a birthday toast with the wish, "Live long and prosper?" You've probably thought of this as nothing more than a good-humoured gesture.
How many times have you heard someone make a birthday toast with the wish, "Live long and prosper?" You've probably thought of this as nothing more than a good-humoured gesture.
Celebrate Life
"Life is a great adventure, or it is nothing."--Helen Keller "One of the wonderful things about being alive is that it is never too late.
"Life is a great adventure, or it is nothing."--Helen Keller "One of the wonderful things about being alive is that it is never too late.
Herbs for Longevity
We're all aging all the time. As we grow older, our metabolism--the body's chemical and physical changes from producing energy from food and oxygen in cells--becomes less efficient.
We're all aging all the time. As we grow older, our metabolism--the body's chemical and physical changes from producing energy from food and oxygen in cells--becomes less efficient.
Successful Aging
Life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, from 47 years in 1900 to approaching 80 years today.
Life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, from 47 years in 1900 to approaching 80 years today.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...
Can you stand in front of the mirror and really look at yourself? What about with no clothes on? Do you like and accept what you see? Or do you wince and remind yourself t.
Can you stand in front of the mirror and really look at yourself? What about with no clothes on? Do you like and accept what you see? Or do you wince and remind yourself t.
Don't Weight
January is diet month, when many people search for motivation to get active and lose weight. And now, more than ever, the scales tell us it's time to make this serious commitment to our health and well-being.
January is diet month, when many people search for motivation to get active and lose weight. And now, more than ever, the scales tell us it's time to make this serious commitment to our health and well-being.
Wisdom of the Human Body
Are you stiff when you get up in the morning? Do your knees and joints click or clunk when you bend them? Are you suffering from backache, or muscle aches and pains? If you answered yes to these questions, most likely you are inflexible..
Are you stiff when you get up in the morning? Do your knees and joints click or clunk when you bend them? Are you suffering from backache, or muscle aches and pains? If you answered yes to these questions, most likely you are inflexible..
Anti-Aging: Immortality or Bunk?
The concept of anti-aging is cropping up all over the place. Popular books, high-profile doctors and purveyors of drugs and nutritional supplements all claim to have the inside track on anti-aging. But what does it really mean? To kick off this new column, let's take a look at what anti-aging is-and isn't..
The concept of anti-aging is cropping up all over the place. Popular books, high-profile doctors and purveyors of drugs and nutritional supplements all claim to have the inside track on anti-aging. But what does it really mean? To kick off this new column, let's take a look at what anti-aging is-and isn't..
Fire Up Your Metabolism
How many of us have declared that we are going to "lose weight and get in shape"? To make healthy changes in our lives, we take out a new membership at the local gym, only to fall back on old habits once the novelty wears off.
How many of us have declared that we are going to "lose weight and get in shape"? To make healthy changes in our lives, we take out a new membership at the local gym, only to fall back on old habits once the novelty wears off.
How is Your Mental Muscle?
Certain conditions also greatly accelerate this aging, while hyperten.
Certain conditions also greatly accelerate this aging, while hyperten.
Mind Over Cancer
Examining the biology of beliefNot a day goes by thatthe word "cancer" doesn't scare thousands of Canadians. Like a dreaded scourge, it hovers over us, presumably just waiting to claim its next victim.
Examining the biology of beliefNot a day goes by thatthe word "cancer" doesn't scare thousands of Canadians. Like a dreaded scourge, it hovers over us, presumably just waiting to claim its next victim.
Diet, Exercise And Supplements Help Keep Your Heart Young
In most industrialized countries, the incidence of cardiovascular disease goes up with age. Canada is no exeption-heart disease is the number-one cause of death in this country. However, this may have more to do with lifestyle factors such as diet, inactivity and stress than with aging.
In most industrialized countries, the incidence of cardiovascular disease goes up with age. Canada is no exeption-heart disease is the number-one cause of death in this country. However, this may have more to do with lifestyle factors such as diet, inactivity and stress than with aging.
Preventing Medication Mishaps in Seniors
People are living longer than ever before. For example, a Canadian born in 1960 can expect to live 20 years longer than one who was born in 1900.
People are living longer than ever before. For example, a Canadian born in 1960 can expect to live 20 years longer than one who was born in 1900.
Clear Vision, Sharp Hearing: Sense the Differences
Although memory loss heads the list of concerns among aging Canadians, vision and hearing loss are far more likely to afflict us as we get older. These common changes can impair your ability to drive, read and enjoy simple pleasures.
Although memory loss heads the list of concerns among aging Canadians, vision and hearing loss are far more likely to afflict us as we get older. These common changes can impair your ability to drive, read and enjoy simple pleasures.
Sleep Matters
If you don't snooze, you lose. The alarm buzzes. A hand emerges from a heap of blankets to slap blindly at the sound-again and again. Finally, you rouse yourself to squint at the dial. With a groan, you realize you've slept in for the second time this week. What's worse, you're still tired.
If you don't snooze, you lose. The alarm buzzes. A hand emerges from a heap of blankets to slap blindly at the sound-again and again. Finally, you rouse yourself to squint at the dial. With a groan, you realize you've slept in for the second time this week. What's worse, you're still tired.
Movement
If we could bottle the benefits of physical exercise, we would have one of the most powerful anti-aging remedies known. Physical activity rejuvenates virtually every organ in your body, adding energy to your days and years to your life.
If we could bottle the benefits of physical exercise, we would have one of the most powerful anti-aging remedies known. Physical activity rejuvenates virtually every organ in your body, adding energy to your days and years to your life.
How to Slow Cellular Aging-Fast!
Did you know your body's cells host visitors from another time and place? The mitochondria, energy-producing factories in every one of your cells, are descendants of independent, free-living organisms. Mitochondria have unique DNA, separate and distinct from cellular DNA.
Did you know your body's cells host visitors from another time and place? The mitochondria, energy-producing factories in every one of your cells, are descendants of independent, free-living organisms. Mitochondria have unique DNA, separate and distinct from cellular DNA.
The Power Within Illness
The culture we live in most often views illness as a "bad thing. This is no more than an opinion-an opinion that, unfortunately, often leads to a self-fulfilling outcome.
The culture we live in most often views illness as a "bad thing. This is no more than an opinion-an opinion that, unfortunately, often leads to a self-fulfilling outcome.
Foods for Longevity
Eating a nutritious diet high in raw organic produce, whole grains, and clean water can slow the aging process and fight degenerative disease. Here we show how to combine foods to create a diet that targets the body systems most susceptible to aging and disease-reproductive, circulatory, musculo-skeletal, and digestive.
Eating a nutritious diet high in raw organic produce, whole grains, and clean water can slow the aging process and fight degenerative disease. Here we show how to combine foods to create a diet that targets the body systems most susceptible to aging and disease-reproductive, circulatory, musculo-skeletal, and digestive.
Pessimist or Optimist-Live Long Enough to Find Out
Is your glass half empty or half full? Research suggests that if you are an optimist and judge the glass half full, then you are more likely to live a longer, happier, and more satisfying life.
Is your glass half empty or half full? Research suggests that if you are an optimist and judge the glass half full, then you are more likely to live a longer, happier, and more satisfying life.
Children's Health: Sleeping Soundly
Are you feeling frustrated with your efforts to settle your children at night? Is your child waking more frequently? Sleeping difficulties in children are one of the most common concerns raised by parents.
Are you feeling frustrated with your efforts to settle your children at night? Is your child waking more frequently? Sleeping difficulties in children are one of the most common concerns raised by parents.
Have a Ball!
Body rolling is taking off in North America. Using balls of varying sizes (15 to 25 centimetres), body rollers apply pressure on the body to release muscle tension, stimulate tendons, increase circulation, and transform body structure and alignment.
Body rolling is taking off in North America. Using balls of varying sizes (15 to 25 centimetres), body rollers apply pressure on the body to release muscle tension, stimulate tendons, increase circulation, and transform body structure and alignment.
Joy and Happiness: The Same or Very Different Emotions?
Happiness, according to the Oxford English dictionary, is based on luck or good fortune. Joy on the other hand, is described as a vivid emotion of pleasure. Thus, happiness depends on circumstance; joy, on our emotional well-being.
Happiness, according to the Oxford English dictionary, is based on luck or good fortune. Joy on the other hand, is described as a vivid emotion of pleasure. Thus, happiness depends on circumstance; joy, on our emotional well-being.
Health Really Is a Laughing Matter
No matter what you're planning for the year ahead, if health is a priority, then laughing should be one as well. A good guffaw, or even a goofy giggle, is not only your best medicine, but a free, easy, and powerful way to prevent disease, relieve stress, and increase emotional health.
No matter what you're planning for the year ahead, if health is a priority, then laughing should be one as well. A good guffaw, or even a goofy giggle, is not only your best medicine, but a free, easy, and powerful way to prevent disease, relieve stress, and increase emotional health.
Managing the Battle of the Bulge
More than one-third of Canadian adults are overweight and 15 percent are clinically obese, reports Health Canada. A 2001 study of nearly 10,000 people found that obesity, a greater risk to health than smoking, is linked to our most common killers-heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
More than one-third of Canadian adults are overweight and 15 percent are clinically obese, reports Health Canada. A 2001 study of nearly 10,000 people found that obesity, a greater risk to health than smoking, is linked to our most common killers-heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Realistic Resolutions for Real Results
You wake up one morning in January and take a good look in the mirror. Are you happy with the person staring back at you?
You wake up one morning in January and take a good look in the mirror. Are you happy with the person staring back at you?
Head Colds
A friend of mine told me recently that her boyfriend had come down with a col.
A friend of mine told me recently that her boyfriend had come down with a col.
Stories We Live By
For many people, the word "trauma" triggers images of terrible events afflicting the innocent: abuse, the death of loved ones, war, or natural disasters. The consequences of trauma on emotional health are well known and include mild to severe depression, anxiety, and panic attacks to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
For many people, the word "trauma" triggers images of terrible events afflicting the innocent: abuse, the death of loved ones, war, or natural disasters. The consequences of trauma on emotional health are well known and include mild to severe depression, anxiety, and panic attacks to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Muscle Mass Mastery
If we're not careful, by retirement, we could lose one-third to one-half of our muscle tissue. This debilitating condition, called sarcopenia, is now considered one of the top biomarkers of aging: its specific physical traits are used to measure the progress of aging.
If we're not careful, by retirement, we could lose one-third to one-half of our muscle tissue. This debilitating condition, called sarcopenia, is now considered one of the top biomarkers of aging: its specific physical traits are used to measure the progress of aging.
Get With The Program
This was the year we were going to start working out, eating right, looking good, and feeling better, right? What happened? Often we begin an exercise program with the best intentions but then find we lack the tools to stay dedicated.
This was the year we were going to start working out, eating right, looking good, and feeling better, right? What happened? Often we begin an exercise program with the best intentions but then find we lack the tools to stay dedicated.
Cooking with Confidence
Cooking always involves compromise. The high temperatures used in the process destroy enzymes and vitamins. Cooking also prompts chemical changes in food that produce harmful substances.
Cooking always involves compromise. The high temperatures used in the process destroy enzymes and vitamins. Cooking also prompts chemical changes in food that produce harmful substances.
Spring Into Your Autumn Years
People with a positive attitude toward aging can adjust very well when individual circumstances change. Their positive outlook allows them to adapt to the inevitable physical and biochemical changes of the body that are associated with the natural processes of aging. With a healthy outlook on the golden years, even unpredictable setbacks and disabilities can be managed successfully.
People with a positive attitude toward aging can adjust very well when individual circumstances change. Their positive outlook allows them to adapt to the inevitable physical and biochemical changes of the body that are associated with the natural processes of aging. With a healthy outlook on the golden years, even unpredictable setbacks and disabilities can be managed successfully.
The Healing Truth
As many people who live with cancer know, the discovery of the disease marks the beginning of a new chapter in life. Researchers and healers continue to discover the role attitudes and emotions play in the healing process.
As many people who live with cancer know, the discovery of the disease marks the beginning of a new chapter in life. Researchers and healers continue to discover the role attitudes and emotions play in the healing process.
Tobacco Industry Update: International Tactics Still a Smoking Gun
Massive, antismoking advertising campaigns have made it clear, to North Americans at least: smoking is the number one - and most preventable - cause of il.
Massive, antismoking advertising campaigns have made it clear, to North Americans at least: smoking is the number one - and most preventable - cause of il.
Not Now, Grim Reaper ... Another Time, Perhaps
Woody Allen said, "I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens. Thanks to tremendous gains in life expectancy - at an all-time high average of 79.
Woody Allen said, "I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens. Thanks to tremendous gains in life expectancy - at an all-time high average of 79.
Laugh and Smile Your Way to Health
Want a totally free, simple way to boost your spirits and your health with no prescription needed? Then you want to laugh and smile as much as possibl.
Want a totally free, simple way to boost your spirits and your health with no prescription needed? Then you want to laugh and smile as much as possibl.
Practice Mental Calisthenics
I asked my friend Dennis why he's so optimistic about life and physically active at age 79. He regularly walks, hikes, exercises, and swim.
I asked my friend Dennis why he's so optimistic about life and physically active at age 79. He regularly walks, hikes, exercises, and swim.
The Right Advice for Effective Fat Loss
Many of us would agree we are bombarded with an abundance of information-much of it conflicting-especially surrounding the issue of weight loss. The truth is that once we come to terms with the fact we are carrying too much fat on our frames, we panic and want it gone!
Many of us would agree we are bombarded with an abundance of information-much of it conflicting-especially surrounding the issue of weight loss. The truth is that once we come to terms with the fact we are carrying too much fat on our frames, we panic and want it gone!
Finding Joy
I'll never forget the day I discovered the sheer joy that is found within even the saddest of times. It was in Mumbai, India, nearly forty years ago. My father's business had been completely decimated. We'd been living day to day, not knowing how we'd get our next meal..
I'll never forget the day I discovered the sheer joy that is found within even the saddest of times. It was in Mumbai, India, nearly forty years ago. My father's business had been completely decimated. We'd been living day to day, not knowing how we'd get our next meal..
An Attitude of Gratitude
My favourite holiday is Thanksgiving. I love the fall, the food, and the friends and family that are all associated with Thanksgiving. Every year at our Thanksgiving table we share with each other the things we are most thankful for.
My favourite holiday is Thanksgiving. I love the fall, the food, and the friends and family that are all associated with Thanksgiving. Every year at our Thanksgiving table we share with each other the things we are most thankful for.
The Fountain of Youth
The fountain of youth is at our fingertips. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, little free-radical scavengers that just may be our fountain of youth. Antioxidants exert many positive effects on the body.
The fountain of youth is at our fingertips. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, little free-radical scavengers that just may be our fountain of youth. Antioxidants exert many positive effects on the body.
Cancer Diagnosis
A number of years ago one of the most popular songs on the radio instructed us to "don't worry, be happy. It was a nice sentiment-but we understand that life is not that simple. I fear that in writing this month's column on emotional health and breast cancer that it may sound like "don't worry, be happy. I assure you it isn't..
A number of years ago one of the most popular songs on the radio instructed us to "don't worry, be happy. It was a nice sentiment-but we understand that life is not that simple. I fear that in writing this month's column on emotional health and breast cancer that it may sound like "don't worry, be happy. I assure you it isn't..
Clear Vision, Sharp Hearing: Sense the Differences
Although memory loss heads the list of concerns among agingCanadians, vision and hearing loss are far more likely to afflict us as weget older.These common changes can impair your ability to drive, read and enjoy simplepleasures. Fortunately, you can do several things to preserve your eyesightand hearing..
Although memory loss heads the list of concerns among agingCanadians, vision and hearing loss are far more likely to afflict us as weget older.These common changes can impair your ability to drive, read and enjoy simplepleasures. Fortunately, you can do several things to preserve your eyesightand hearing..
Key to Weight Loss
Losing weight can be challenging. Keeping it off can be even more difficult. The key is your metabolism and the higher your lean body mass, the higher your metabolism will be.
Losing weight can be challenging. Keeping it off can be even more difficult. The key is your metabolism and the higher your lean body mass, the higher your metabolism will be.
Three Steps to Happiness
Happiness is our natural state of being. It is who we are. Happiness is obvious in little childre.
Happiness is our natural state of being. It is who we are. Happiness is obvious in little childre.
Call it Quits
Cigarettes remind me of my dad. His brand of choice was Players Light, in turquoise and white cartons or tin.
Cigarettes remind me of my dad. His brand of choice was Players Light, in turquoise and white cartons or tin.
Hoodia Who?
Hoodia gordonii is a cactus-like plant native to the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswan.
Hoodia gordonii is a cactus-like plant native to the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, Namibia, and Botswan.
Starting Fresh
It happens every year. Friends, colleagues, and clients ask for help, "What can I do to quit smoking? Cold turkey didn't work and I'm scared I'll put on weight. Help! I'm happy to lend any support I can.
It happens every year. Friends, colleagues, and clients ask for help, "What can I do to quit smoking? Cold turkey didn't work and I'm scared I'll put on weight. Help! I'm happy to lend any support I can.
Tip the Scales in Your Favour
'Tis the season for dieting. January awakens our resolve to lose spare tires, saddlebags, and other jiggly bits. For every plump little pound we want to lose, we must eliminate or burn 3,500 calories.
'Tis the season for dieting. January awakens our resolve to lose spare tires, saddlebags, and other jiggly bits. For every plump little pound we want to lose, we must eliminate or burn 3,500 calories.
The French Paradox Explained
Many jealous North Americans have wondered how the French can consume foods that are known contributors to weight gain - white bread, cheese, rich sauces, and red wine - yet never seem to gain a pound. Scientists have coined it the French paradox.
Many jealous North Americans have wondered how the French can consume foods that are known contributors to weight gain - white bread, cheese, rich sauces, and red wine - yet never seem to gain a pound. Scientists have coined it the French paradox.
Love and Health are a Perfect Match
Through self-love we may come to know and accept ourselves in a healthier way. Many women's magazines suggest a warm bubble bath once a week equals self-love. While this perception may leave us a bit cleaner, it does not, in itself, translate to greater health.
Through self-love we may come to know and accept ourselves in a healthier way. Many women's magazines suggest a warm bubble bath once a week equals self-love. While this perception may leave us a bit cleaner, it does not, in itself, translate to greater health.
Detox and Weight Loss
What do food additives, caffeine and alcohol, medications, herbicides and pesticides, and household chemicals all have in common? Each must be rendered harmless by your body's detoxification system in order for you to stay lean and healthy.
What do food additives, caffeine and alcohol, medications, herbicides and pesticides, and household chemicals all have in common? Each must be rendered harmless by your body's detoxification system in order for you to stay lean and healthy.
Bands of Resistance
Want to stretch out your workout this fall? Rubber exercise bands are a simple piece of equipment that can enhance your workout at home, at the gym, or on the road. Exercise makes you look better and, of course, it makes you feel better, too.
Want to stretch out your workout this fall? Rubber exercise bands are a simple piece of equipment that can enhance your workout at home, at the gym, or on the road. Exercise makes you look better and, of course, it makes you feel better, too.
Your Detox-Product Shopping List
From the car fumes we breathe to the pesticide residues on our foods, toxic contaminants are, sadly, a daily reality. Your local health food store is your best source of the wide range of natural foods, herbs, and supplements needed to support natural detoxification.
From the car fumes we breathe to the pesticide residues on our foods, toxic contaminants are, sadly, a daily reality. Your local health food store is your best source of the wide range of natural foods, herbs, and supplements needed to support natural detoxification.
Stressed Out
If you're like so many other people, you're stressed from the moment you wake up until you hit the sack some 16 hours late.
If you're like so many other people, you're stressed from the moment you wake up until you hit the sack some 16 hours late.
Metabolic Aging
Everybody wants to live a long and healthy life. If you carry excess body fat on your frame, though, you may be setting yourself up for a shorter lifespan than the one you were aiming for.
Everybody wants to live a long and healthy life. If you carry excess body fat on your frame, though, you may be setting yourself up for a shorter lifespan than the one you were aiming for.
Just Lose It!
Over half of all North Americans are considered overweight, so it's not surprising that there is great interest in weight loss supplement.
Over half of all North Americans are considered overweight, so it's not surprising that there is great interest in weight loss supplement.
Sleep Revived
For millions of sleep-deprived Canadians, a restful eight hours of shut-eye has become a rare luxury. Sleep is the ultimate rejuvenation elixi.
For millions of sleep-deprived Canadians, a restful eight hours of shut-eye has become a rare luxury. Sleep is the ultimate rejuvenation elixi.
Locus of Control
We consider many of life's experiences as good, bad, or somewhere in between. We credit our accomplishments in life to luck or personal effort or, again, somewhere in between.
We consider many of life's experiences as good, bad, or somewhere in between. We credit our accomplishments in life to luck or personal effort or, again, somewhere in between.
Swallowing Emotions
From the mind/body perspective, physical illnesses may be expressions of basic psychological wounds, developing out of the emotional defences we construct to avoid feeling pain.
From the mind/body perspective, physical illnesses may be expressions of basic psychological wounds, developing out of the emotional defences we construct to avoid feeling pain.
Laughing Matters
According to Dr. Billy Strean, professor of physical education at the University of Alberta and certified laughter coach, "When you laugh, your brain chemistry changes and everything starts to work the way it's supposed to.
According to Dr. Billy Strean, professor of physical education at the University of Alberta and certified laughter coach, "When you laugh, your brain chemistry changes and everything starts to work the way it's supposed to.
Saying No to Negativity
Recently, my friend Jim started complaining again about his boss and his job. "If you tried to have a positive attitude for a change, I suggested, "you'd be happier and feel better about life. "Oh, that's a bunch of bull, Jim replied..
Recently, my friend Jim started complaining again about his boss and his job. "If you tried to have a positive attitude for a change, I suggested, "you'd be happier and feel better about life. "Oh, that's a bunch of bull, Jim replied..
Earthly Delights
The most important gardening tool is the human body. Proper body positioning, well-designed gardening gloves and tools, along with frequent rest breaks are the keys to healthy gardening.
The most important gardening tool is the human body. Proper body positioning, well-designed gardening gloves and tools, along with frequent rest breaks are the keys to healthy gardening.
Mesotherapy
When dimples start appearing in the wrong set of cheeks, a new alternative therapy called mesotherapy might be the perfect answer. Mesotherapy is the newest cellulite solution in cosmetic and aesthetic medical circles. But what's it all about?
When dimples start appearing in the wrong set of cheeks, a new alternative therapy called mesotherapy might be the perfect answer. Mesotherapy is the newest cellulite solution in cosmetic and aesthetic medical circles. But what's it all about?
The Energy Trio
When we are young, our bodies have a tremendous ability to repair. This is called anabolic metabolism - the ability to repair our cells faster then they break down. Anabolic metabolism also creates a great atmosphere for fat burning and muscle enhancement. In other words, instead of merely living, we feel truly alive.
When we are young, our bodies have a tremendous ability to repair. This is called anabolic metabolism - the ability to repair our cells faster then they break down. Anabolic metabolism also creates a great atmosphere for fat burning and muscle enhancement. In other words, instead of merely living, we feel truly alive.
The Joy of Slumber
Do you think that sleep is a ho-hum activity? Do you squeak by on four hours of nightly rest, bouncing through your day wired on grandé Americanos? You're certainly not alone, but you're probably not functioning at your best, either.
Do you think that sleep is a ho-hum activity? Do you squeak by on four hours of nightly rest, bouncing through your day wired on grandé Americanos? You're certainly not alone, but you're probably not functioning at your best, either.
Community Connection
Community" was a concept that most people took for granted a few generations.
Community" was a concept that most people took for granted a few generations.
Integrative Medicine
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Andrew Weil, a pioneer and world-renowned leader in the field of integrative medicine. After teaching and writing about natural and preventive medicine for over 35 years, Dr. Weil provides a unique approach to health care, which encompasses body, mind, and spirit.
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Andrew Weil, a pioneer and world-renowned leader in the field of integrative medicine. After teaching and writing about natural and preventive medicine for over 35 years, Dr. Weil provides a unique approach to health care, which encompasses body, mind, and spirit.
Assessing Sleep Problems
Before you worry too much about the quality or quantity of your sleep, determine if you really have a problem! If you feel refreshed when you wake up, you have probably had enough sleep. Not everyone requires eight hours sleep. Some people require more.
Before you worry too much about the quality or quantity of your sleep, determine if you really have a problem! If you feel refreshed when you wake up, you have probably had enough sleep. Not everyone requires eight hours sleep. Some people require more.
What Do I Do With All These Feelings?
With Christmas having come and gone, many of us may be suffering from a post-holiday hangover-not just from the drinking, but from the spending, the eating, the partying and the dealings with family, too. So what exactly do we do to not get depressed and discouraged?The key lies in the ability to process our emotions..
With Christmas having come and gone, many of us may be suffering from a post-holiday hangover-not just from the drinking, but from the spending, the eating, the partying and the dealings with family, too. So what exactly do we do to not get depressed and discouraged?The key lies in the ability to process our emotions..
Does Obesity Really Affect How We Age?
As we age, we tend to notice a loss of muscle mass, strength, bone mass, and energy potential. Meanwhile, body fat increases, skin wrinkles, mood changes occur, and immunity declines. New scientific research is shedding light on why we age and how we may be able to slow the process.
As we age, we tend to notice a loss of muscle mass, strength, bone mass, and energy potential. Meanwhile, body fat increases, skin wrinkles, mood changes occur, and immunity declines. New scientific research is shedding light on why we age and how we may be able to slow the process.
Laugh Your Way to Better Health
We've all heard the bromide, "Laughter is the best medicine," but are we getting a regular dose? Besides our positive emotions and the discharge of endorphins, natural pain-killers released by the body when we laugh, there are many physical benefits to be gained by a laughter.
We've all heard the bromide, "Laughter is the best medicine," but are we getting a regular dose? Besides our positive emotions and the discharge of endorphins, natural pain-killers released by the body when we laugh, there are many physical benefits to be gained by a laughter.
Sweet Talk
Medical researchers say we have more control over our blood sugar levels than we may realize. Scores of published studies support the use of a variety of nutritional and herbal supplements in combination with a high-fibre, nutritionally balanced diet as the best natural approach to blood sugar control.
Medical researchers say we have more control over our blood sugar levels than we may realize. Scores of published studies support the use of a variety of nutritional and herbal supplements in combination with a high-fibre, nutritionally balanced diet as the best natural approach to blood sugar control.
De-Stressing Our Children This Holiday Season
When we think of the holiday season, weconjure up images of beautifully wrappedpresents, out-of-town relatives, and delicious food. Yet, even though the holidayseason can be filled with joy and abundance, this time of year can also bequite stressful for adults and children.
When we think of the holiday season, weconjure up images of beautifully wrappedpresents, out-of-town relatives, and delicious food. Yet, even though the holidayseason can be filled with joy and abundance, this time of year can also bequite stressful for adults and children.
Weighty Issues
The holiday season is full of wonderful tastes and traditions, but come January we feel pressured by forces everywhere, including the media, to try the latest fad diet in an effort to lose extra pounds. Should we succumb to the pressure or should we consider our body weight from a different perspective?
The holiday season is full of wonderful tastes and traditions, but come January we feel pressured by forces everywhere, including the media, to try the latest fad diet in an effort to lose extra pounds. Should we succumb to the pressure or should we consider our body weight from a different perspective?
A Smoking Gun
Quitting smoking is not easy, but with strong determination and support you can succeed in kicking the habit. The first step toward success is to make up your mind that you're ready to quit.
Quitting smoking is not easy, but with strong determination and support you can succeed in kicking the habit. The first step toward success is to make up your mind that you're ready to quit.
Are You a Skinny, Fat Person?
Everyone admires the supermodel who "never works out" and "eats everything" yet still manages to look fabulous. Some of us even strive for her looks by following a diet of lattes and lettuce. What's surprising is that this beautiful, slim woman may actually have high body fat and the foundation for chronic disease.
Everyone admires the supermodel who "never works out" and "eats everything" yet still manages to look fabulous. Some of us even strive for her looks by following a diet of lattes and lettuce. What's surprising is that this beautiful, slim woman may actually have high body fat and the foundation for chronic disease.
Move Over Has-Bean
Recently, while my friends and I were sharing a laugh over a cuppa java, I looked across the table at Amanda's cup and realized there was no ebony liquid in it. Instead, she was delicately sipping green tea. One of Amanda's jokes?
Recently, while my friends and I were sharing a laugh over a cuppa java, I looked across the table at Amanda's cup and realized there was no ebony liquid in it. Instead, she was delicately sipping green tea. One of Amanda's jokes?
Be Leaner and Smoke-Free in 2006
The two main health-improvement resolutions people make for the New Year are losing weight and stopping smoking. And for good reason!
The two main health-improvement resolutions people make for the New Year are losing weight and stopping smoking. And for good reason!
One Century and Counting
On August 14, alongside a room full of friends at the Azure nightclub in Vancouver, Doug McIntyre marked his centurion year with dancing, cake, and a heartfelt speech.
On August 14, alongside a room full of friends at the Azure nightclub in Vancouver, Doug McIntyre marked his centurion year with dancing, cake, and a heartfelt speech.
The Power of Love
It's not just an old-fashioned love song. Relationships have the power to nurture our wellness more than any other factor. The added benefit, of course, is that we can literally improve the health of all those involved-including ourselves. Tell the special people in your life that you appreciate them.
It's not just an old-fashioned love song. Relationships have the power to nurture our wellness more than any other factor. The added benefit, of course, is that we can literally improve the health of all those involved-including ourselves. Tell the special people in your life that you appreciate them.
Education Helps Healing
Last month I detailed the symptoms and nutritional assessment of alive case study client Jacqueline. After many attempts to lose weight, she has agreed, with my help, to focus on gaining health.
Last month I detailed the symptoms and nutritional assessment of alive case study client Jacqueline. After many attempts to lose weight, she has agreed, with my help, to focus on gaining health.
A Friend of Vitamin C
Walking through the local mall I spot my friend Amanda in our favourite health food store. She appears to be stocking up on echinacea, but I head straight for the vitamin C; I have the sniffles and I've been under a lot of stress lately and vitamin C aids both-and much more.
Walking through the local mall I spot my friend Amanda in our favourite health food store. She appears to be stocking up on echinacea, but I head straight for the vitamin C; I have the sniffles and I've been under a lot of stress lately and vitamin C aids both-and much more.
Profile of Dr. Andrew Weil
Andrew Weil is definitely changing the face of medicine. His familiar, white-bearded face has beamed at us from the cover of TIME magazine twice in the last nine years, most recently last October when his new book, Healthy Aging (Knopf, 2005) hit the stands.
Andrew Weil is definitely changing the face of medicine. His familiar, white-bearded face has beamed at us from the cover of TIME magazine twice in the last nine years, most recently last October when his new book, Healthy Aging (Knopf, 2005) hit the stands.
Immunity Gets Personal
In The Immune Power Personality (Dutton,1995), Henry Dreher outlined how character traits can build resistance to disease. Since then a range of experts have supported Dreher's conclusions. What are some of these traits and how can we foster them?
In The Immune Power Personality (Dutton,1995), Henry Dreher outlined how character traits can build resistance to disease. Since then a range of experts have supported Dreher's conclusions. What are some of these traits and how can we foster them?
Healing with The Mind
In the 17th century the philosopher and scientist Descartes ("I think, therefore I am) proposed the separation of the mind from the body.
In the 17th century the philosopher and scientist Descartes ("I think, therefore I am) proposed the separation of the mind from the body.
Fibre Helps Curb Appetite
Appetite reflects a very complex system that has evolved to help humans deal with food shortages. As a result, it is extremely biased toward weight gain. The solution to combat the tendency to eat more than we require is to accentuate the normal physiological processes that curb the appetite.
Appetite reflects a very complex system that has evolved to help humans deal with food shortages. As a result, it is extremely biased toward weight gain. The solution to combat the tendency to eat more than we require is to accentuate the normal physiological processes that curb the appetite.
Boys will be Boys?
We all know that the average life expectancy of your garden-variety man is about five years less than the female. By being a little more proactive about your health and politely reminding your inner bad boy to grow up, you might be well on your way to outliving us ladies!
We all know that the average life expectancy of your garden-variety man is about five years less than the female. By being a little more proactive about your health and politely reminding your inner bad boy to grow up, you might be well on your way to outliving us ladies!
What's your expiry date?
To know the date of your death well in advance would be a rare gift. Or would it?
To know the date of your death well in advance would be a rare gift. Or would it?
Beauty Without Injections
In their search for quick fixes to defy the signs of aging, many people turn to facial injections. The injected substances can include anything from a protein produced by the same bacteria that causes botulism, to fat, collagen, and even silicone to fill in wrinkles.
In their search for quick fixes to defy the signs of aging, many people turn to facial injections. The injected substances can include anything from a protein produced by the same bacteria that causes botulism, to fat, collagen, and even silicone to fill in wrinkles.
Back to Basics
Building your strongest nutritional foundation begins with two basic steps: eating a balanced nutritious diet and taking a high-quality daily multiple vitamin and mineral supplement. This back-to-basics strategy has proven effective for young and old alike.
Building your strongest nutritional foundation begins with two basic steps: eating a balanced nutritious diet and taking a high-quality daily multiple vitamin and mineral supplement. This back-to-basics strategy has proven effective for young and old alike.
Seven Tips for Deriving Energy from Your Relationships
We all want to be physically healthy, but if our emotional life is unbalanced, efforts to reach our full health potential may be thwarted. Following these simple tips and surrounding yourself with positive relationships will re-energize you and pave the way to achieving your full health potential.
We all want to be physically healthy, but if our emotional life is unbalanced, efforts to reach our full health potential may be thwarted. Following these simple tips and surrounding yourself with positive relationships will re-energize you and pave the way to achieving your full health potential.
The Zen of Blacktop
How many times have we read articles extolling the soul-soothing attributes of nature? Many of us have come to believe we can only reach inner peace by leaving the city life behind. The sanctimonious gurus saying we can recharge the soul only through nature's retreats can be put to rest. Those living within the vortex of the city can find peace, too.
How many times have we read articles extolling the soul-soothing attributes of nature? Many of us have come to believe we can only reach inner peace by leaving the city life behind. The sanctimonious gurus saying we can recharge the soul only through nature's retreats can be put to rest. Those living within the vortex of the city can find peace, too.
Slow Food
Are you looking for a simple way to slow down and enjoy the things that really matter? Begin by joining the international slow food movement.
Are you looking for a simple way to slow down and enjoy the things that really matter? Begin by joining the international slow food movement.
Happiness Equals Success
Does success bring us happiness or is it the other way around? In this chicken or egg debate, we often hear that success hatches happiness. The research revealed that happy people are more successful in marriage and work and enjoy better mental and physical health.
Does success bring us happiness or is it the other way around? In this chicken or egg debate, we often hear that success hatches happiness. The research revealed that happy people are more successful in marriage and work and enjoy better mental and physical health.
The Value of Volunteering
When you ask people why they volunteer, they usually tell you that they feel enriched by their activities and that it just feels good to do good. A 1991 report from Volunteer Ontario confirms that volunteer work lowers blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, and enhances self-esteem.
When you ask people why they volunteer, they usually tell you that they feel enriched by their activities and that it just feels good to do good. A 1991 report from Volunteer Ontario confirms that volunteer work lowers blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, and enhances self-esteem.
Beauty-Inside and Out
BeautyThere are healthy strategies that keep you feeling good, and the natural outcome of feeling good is looking good-no matter what your age. Eating well, exercising, and taking the right supplements help promote a healthy body-and a healthy look. Why not be beautiful inside and out?
BeautyThere are healthy strategies that keep you feeling good, and the natural outcome of feeling good is looking good-no matter what your age. Eating well, exercising, and taking the right supplements help promote a healthy body-and a healthy look. Why not be beautiful inside and out?
Moving on Up!
Just about everyone goes through an occasional bout of feeling down. Along with a better diet and daily exercise, adding a few tried and true mood boosters to your nutritional and herbal supplement program often makes a noticeable difference in a short period of time.
Just about everyone goes through an occasional bout of feeling down. Along with a better diet and daily exercise, adding a few tried and true mood boosters to your nutritional and herbal supplement program often makes a noticeable difference in a short period of time.
Fighting Avian Flu
Homeopathy-light years ahead of allopathic (conventional) medicine-has already successfully introduced an influenza remedy made from the hearts and livers of wild ducks. This remedy is still in use today to fight annual winter flu.
Homeopathy-light years ahead of allopathic (conventional) medicine-has already successfully introduced an influenza remedy made from the hearts and livers of wild ducks. This remedy is still in use today to fight annual winter flu.
Antiaging or Healthy Aging?
With the growing number of baby boomers entering their golden years, interest in antiaging is at an all-time high. Although we may not be able to stop the aging process, healthy aging can help minimize the effects of time by optimizing our health along the way.
With the growing number of baby boomers entering their golden years, interest in antiaging is at an all-time high. Although we may not be able to stop the aging process, healthy aging can help minimize the effects of time by optimizing our health along the way.
Move It or Lose It
Aging is inevitable. It is possible, however, to curb many of the effects of aging with regular physical activity. We all want to maintain quality of life and good health as we age, and exercise is essential to maintaining good health. The less we move, the more susceptible we are to various conditions and diseases, and thus the vicious cycle of inactivity begins.
Aging is inevitable. It is possible, however, to curb many of the effects of aging with regular physical activity. We all want to maintain quality of life and good health as we age, and exercise is essential to maintaining good health. The less we move, the more susceptible we are to various conditions and diseases, and thus the vicious cycle of inactivity begins.
Dodge Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic health problem that involves elevated blood sugar levels. Proper nutrition, exercise, and dietary supplements normalize blood sugar levels and weight preventing diabetes. Your diet should be high in fibre, found in vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. More specifically, your diet should include water-soluble fibre.
Diabetes is a chronic health problem that involves elevated blood sugar levels. Proper nutrition, exercise, and dietary supplements normalize blood sugar levels and weight preventing diabetes. Your diet should be high in fibre, found in vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. More specifically, your diet should include water-soluble fibre.
A Fine Balance
There are signs not a result of normal aging that indicate an elderly person may be experiencing problems with drugs or alcohol. Such signs can include loss of appetite, confusion, anxiety, falling, sleepiness, sadness, irritability, unexplained chronic pain, and bruises.
There are signs not a result of normal aging that indicate an elderly person may be experiencing problems with drugs or alcohol. Such signs can include loss of appetite, confusion, anxiety, falling, sleepiness, sadness, irritability, unexplained chronic pain, and bruises.
To Sleep, Perchance to Dream
In our fast-paced world, sleep has become a hot commodity. The number of adults who do not achieve seven hours of sleep per night has more than doubled since 1960. The cost of insomnia in North America, via lost productivity and accidents, is estimated to be over $100 billion per year.
In our fast-paced world, sleep has become a hot commodity. The number of adults who do not achieve seven hours of sleep per night has more than doubled since 1960. The cost of insomnia in North America, via lost productivity and accidents, is estimated to be over $100 billion per year.
Supplementing the 50+
While entering the realm of seniorhood, our risk of many age-related health problems, such as macular degeneration, osteoarthritis, and mental deterioration increases. Here are several supplements that nutritional scientists are advising we include in our daily health programs to enhance the quality and quantity of our elder years.
While entering the realm of seniorhood, our risk of many age-related health problems, such as macular degeneration, osteoarthritis, and mental deterioration increases. Here are several supplements that nutritional scientists are advising we include in our daily health programs to enhance the quality and quantity of our elder years.
Why Act Your Age When You're Young at Heart?
The Red Hat Societ is a social group whose main responsibility is to have fun. The group's mission is to gain higher visibility for women aged 50 and older and to reshape the way they are viewed by today's culture.
The Red Hat Societ is a social group whose main responsibility is to have fun. The group's mission is to gain higher visibility for women aged 50 and older and to reshape the way they are viewed by today's culture.
Laugh and Play-Every Day
Take steps to actively incorporate play into your daily or weekly activities. Start small and work up to something bigger. It will enhance the quality of your life and the lives of those close to you. Plus, you'll be more fun to be around.
Take steps to actively incorporate play into your daily or weekly activities. Start small and work up to something bigger. It will enhance the quality of your life and the lives of those close to you. Plus, you'll be more fun to be around.
Heavy Evidence on Getting Lean
These days the phrase "the latest research carries little weight. In comprehensive research, best practices combine primary, anecdotal, and dialogue-focused data with secondary, online, and published work from clinical trials.
These days the phrase "the latest research carries little weight. In comprehensive research, best practices combine primary, anecdotal, and dialogue-focused data with secondary, online, and published work from clinical trials.
Healthy Weight Loss
Lose four to six pounds a month-painlessly. Many studies show that the key to true long-term weight control is a diet based on a high intake of colourful fruits and vegetables, reasonable portion sizes, and healthy fats, along with a moderate exercise program and modest expectations. Here are four tips for lifetime weight maintenance.
Lose four to six pounds a month-painlessly. Many studies show that the key to true long-term weight control is a diet based on a high intake of colourful fruits and vegetables, reasonable portion sizes, and healthy fats, along with a moderate exercise program and modest expectations. Here are four tips for lifetime weight maintenance.
Kicking the Tobacco Habit
Herbal and nutritional supplementation, along with behaviour and lifestyle modification, can provide the holistic health support needed to quit smoking and begin to repair the damage it causes.
Herbal and nutritional supplementation, along with behaviour and lifestyle modification, can provide the holistic health support needed to quit smoking and begin to repair the damage it causes.
Did You Hear the One About...?
Just as many of us have forgotten how to laugh, scientists have begun to study the benefits of laughter. Dr. Lee Berk of Loma Linda University in California has researched laughter extensively and has shown that not only is the immune system boosted, but natural killer cells-which fight certain types of cancer-are increased when we laugh.
Just as many of us have forgotten how to laugh, scientists have begun to study the benefits of laughter. Dr. Lee Berk of Loma Linda University in California has researched laughter extensively and has shown that not only is the immune system boosted, but natural killer cells-which fight certain types of cancer-are increased when we laugh.
Create a Brighter Tomorrow
A positive vision of your future will keep you going and help you to learn, grow, and persevere. It will help you to boost your immunity to short-term failure and find the silver lining in temporary setbacks.
A positive vision of your future will keep you going and help you to learn, grow, and persevere. It will help you to boost your immunity to short-term failure and find the silver lining in temporary setbacks.
Winning at Losing
Even without looking at the numbers on the bathroom scale, you know the score. Your weight's up, your energy's down. Natural weight loss support products can help you get the results you want more quickly and with less stress.
Even without looking at the numbers on the bathroom scale, you know the score. Your weight's up, your energy's down. Natural weight loss support products can help you get the results you want more quickly and with less stress.
Cigarette Labels Banned in Canada
Canadian tobacco companies can no longer sell their cigarettes as "mild" or "light." The decision was announced August 13 and is expected to have a significant effect on the tobacco industry. Half of Canada's three million smokers prefer mild and light cigarettes because they believe these brands are better for them.
Canadian tobacco companies can no longer sell their cigarettes as "mild" or "light." The decision was announced August 13 and is expected to have a significant effect on the tobacco industry. Half of Canada's three million smokers prefer mild and light cigarettes because they believe these brands are better for them.
Wheeling and Mealing
Volunteering can improve the state of your own health while adding to the quality of the lives of others. In fact, helping others is proven to be one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Meals on Wheels provides great opportunities for this kind of exchange.
Volunteering can improve the state of your own health while adding to the quality of the lives of others. In fact, helping others is proven to be one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. Meals on Wheels provides great opportunities for this kind of exchange.
Attract a Positive State of Mind
What did you say to yourself the last time you looked in the mirror? Did you think about how wonderful you are and how good you look? Or did you say and think something negative? What you say to yourself can have as much impact on your health as careful eating and proper exercise.
What did you say to yourself the last time you looked in the mirror? Did you think about how wonderful you are and how good you look? Or did you say and think something negative? What you say to yourself can have as much impact on your health as careful eating and proper exercise.
Avoid the Surgeon's Knife
Lattes in hand, my friend Natalie and I were at an urban coffee bar catching up. A pretty woman in her thirties with two kids and a flashy but stressful job, Natalie confessed she felt saggy and tired and was longing to regain her youthful spark.
Lattes in hand, my friend Natalie and I were at an urban coffee bar catching up. A pretty woman in her thirties with two kids and a flashy but stressful job, Natalie confessed she felt saggy and tired and was longing to regain her youthful spark.
Love's labours tossed
Whee-Valentine's Day. As holidays go, it's not exactly a rip-snorter, is it? But hey, I'm all for breaking out my credit card yet again and supporting the florists and candy-makers.
Whee-Valentine's Day. As holidays go, it's not exactly a rip-snorter, is it? But hey, I'm all for breaking out my credit card yet again and supporting the florists and candy-makers.
Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra isn't exactly known for being a man of few words. The New Delhi-born, California-based health guru is notorious for giving talks that last three to four hours and for peppering his speeches with personal anecdotes and self-deprecating jokes.
Deepak Chopra isn't exactly known for being a man of few words. The New Delhi-born, California-based health guru is notorious for giving talks that last three to four hours and for peppering his speeches with personal anecdotes and self-deprecating jokes.
Canine Wisdom
One of my best teachers, Jessie, was also one of my best friends. She was with me right up until her 98th year-dog years, that is.
One of my best teachers, Jessie, was also one of my best friends. She was with me right up until her 98th year-dog years, that is.
The Lessons of Spring
Spring is a sensuous teacher. Every year she steps out of the darkness and cold and seductively dances around us. She embraces us with her light and warmth. She intoxicates us with her fragrance. Like a potent elixir, spring revives our hope. She breathes life into death and teaches us the lessons of renewal and rebirth.
Spring is a sensuous teacher. Every year she steps out of the darkness and cold and seductively dances around us. She embraces us with her light and warmth. She intoxicates us with her fragrance. Like a potent elixir, spring revives our hope. She breathes life into death and teaches us the lessons of renewal and rebirth.
The Science of Feeling Great
Most people think of their metabolism as affecting their ability to gain or lose weight. But our metabolism also affects mood and the way we feel. The truth of the matter is that we feel our best when we maintain the production and function of neurotransmitters-essential elements of brain metabolism.
Most people think of their metabolism as affecting their ability to gain or lose weight. But our metabolism also affects mood and the way we feel. The truth of the matter is that we feel our best when we maintain the production and function of neurotransmitters-essential elements of brain metabolism.
Escape from the Space Invaders!
Every morning and evening, Monday to Friday, I commute-with my face stuffed into someone's armpit or an elbow jabbing my ribs. I realized very quickly that, with my personal space being compromised this way, the need for a sanctuary at home was crucial for maintaining my sanity.
Every morning and evening, Monday to Friday, I commute-with my face stuffed into someone's armpit or an elbow jabbing my ribs. I realized very quickly that, with my personal space being compromised this way, the need for a sanctuary at home was crucial for maintaining my sanity.
The Upside of Ulcerative Colitis
Some health conditions are a little classier than others. My friend has a plastic leg called Ursula, which she's removed and chastised for not performing well in Pilates-now that's classy. My disease involves gurgly guts, painful gas, bloody toilet tissue, and diarrhea-that's not classy.
Some health conditions are a little classier than others. My friend has a plastic leg called Ursula, which she's removed and chastised for not performing well in Pilates-now that's classy. My disease involves gurgly guts, painful gas, bloody toilet tissue, and diarrhea-that's not classy.
Healthy at 100
If you're reading this magazine, you're already on a path to better health. Sometimes, by reminding ourselves of where we've come from, we realize just how much progress we've made.
If you're reading this magazine, you're already on a path to better health. Sometimes, by reminding ourselves of where we've come from, we realize just how much progress we've made.
Slow Down and Just Smell the Coffee
The majority of people today unwittingly exacerbate their stress response by consuming too many caffeinated beverages-especially coffee.
The majority of people today unwittingly exacerbate their stress response by consuming too many caffeinated beverages-especially coffee.
Look on the Bright Side
Recall a day when you woke up in the morning feeling positive? I bet you had a great day. Want more of that?
Recall a day when you woke up in the morning feeling positive? I bet you had a great day. Want more of that?
Celebrate Life
Oscar Wilde once said, "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. The question is, are you merely surviving from day to day, or are you grasping everything you can from life?
Oscar Wilde once said, "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. The question is, are you merely surviving from day to day, or are you grasping everything you can from life?
Fabulous Over 50
Earlier this year, the Toronto Star ran an article about the perfect baby boomer couple who lives such a well-balanced life, complete with daily urine dehydration checks, that you're awed - until you get to the end of the article and discover the kicker: the whole story's a joke.
Earlier this year, the Toronto Star ran an article about the perfect baby boomer couple who lives such a well-balanced life, complete with daily urine dehydration checks, that you're awed - until you get to the end of the article and discover the kicker: the whole story's a joke.
As Young as You Feel?
Sometimes it's easy to forget I'm getting older. I look in the mirror and there I am, same as always. I mention something about my teenager and people say that they can't believe I'm old enough to be the mother of a 13-year-old.
Sometimes it's easy to forget I'm getting older. I look in the mirror and there I am, same as always. I mention something about my teenager and people say that they can't believe I'm old enough to be the mother of a 13-year-old.
Sleepless in Seattle...or Anywhere Else?
Are you chronically tired? Are you having trouble getting through the day? The problem may be that you're sleep-deprived.
Are you chronically tired? Are you having trouble getting through the day? The problem may be that you're sleep-deprived.
Blimey, Limey!
Hundreds of years ago, sailors suffered horribly from a disease called scurvy until a British doctor discovered that a ration of lime juice prevented its onset (hence the nickname "Limey for sailors of old).
Hundreds of years ago, sailors suffered horribly from a disease called scurvy until a British doctor discovered that a ration of lime juice prevented its onset (hence the nickname "Limey for sailors of old).
Got Stress?
Cold season is here, and people are talking about natural approaches to reduce risk for catching a cold, or at least improve recovery time. One of the old standbys for this season of sneezes and sniffles is vitamin C.
Cold season is here, and people are talking about natural approaches to reduce risk for catching a cold, or at least improve recovery time. One of the old standbys for this season of sneezes and sniffles is vitamin C.
Living an Authentic Life
In a world where success is defined by money, and happiness is just a weight-loss plan away, many of us have lost sight of our most valuable asset: our true selves. By living authentically, however, we can reach our potential and experience true happiness.
In a world where success is defined by money, and happiness is just a weight-loss plan away, many of us have lost sight of our most valuable asset: our true selves. By living authentically, however, we can reach our potential and experience true happiness.
Take It Off
'Tis the season for vowing to strip off those extra pounds you've been accumulating. A natural approach to weight loss that combines behaviour modification, healthy, controlled eating, daily exercise, and weight-loss support supplements is your best bet for success.
'Tis the season for vowing to strip off those extra pounds you've been accumulating. A natural approach to weight loss that combines behaviour modification, healthy, controlled eating, daily exercise, and weight-loss support supplements is your best bet for success.
The Power of a Positive Mindset
I'm often asked for simple tips for achieving optimal health. Here are my three top tips: 1. Make the decision to change; 2. believe in yourself; and 3. apply the necessary strategies to get you there!
I'm often asked for simple tips for achieving optimal health. Here are my three top tips: 1. Make the decision to change; 2. believe in yourself; and 3. apply the necessary strategies to get you there!
Helper's High
Is it good to be good? People express their compassion in different ways. Some volunteer with people. Others volunteer with animals. Although all good works produce health benefits, including improved immunity and reduced anxiety and depression, different activities have different ripple effects.
Is it good to be good? People express their compassion in different ways. Some volunteer with people. Others volunteer with animals. Although all good works produce health benefits, including improved immunity and reduced anxiety and depression, different activities have different ripple effects.
Volunteering-If It Feels Good, Do It!
Now that January's out of the way-the bills are paid, my sanity's relatively intact, the gift wrap's finally put away-I'm ready to tackle one of my goals for the year, which is to take on some kind of volunteer work.
Now that January's out of the way-the bills are paid, my sanity's relatively intact, the gift wrap's finally put away-I'm ready to tackle one of my goals for the year, which is to take on some kind of volunteer work.
Antidepressants Linked to Sleep Disorders
We know that antidepressants can lift a person's mood, but some can also increase sleep disorders. Recent research from the Mayo Clinic suggests that people taking antidepressants may be affected by a sleep disorder that causes them to act out unpleasant and sometimes violent dreams.
We know that antidepressants can lift a person's mood, but some can also increase sleep disorders. Recent research from the Mayo Clinic suggests that people taking antidepressants may be affected by a sleep disorder that causes them to act out unpleasant and sometimes violent dreams.
A Conversation with k.d. lang
k.d. lang has sung with the best-Tony Bennett, Roy Orbison, Loretta Lynn-not bad for a girl from Consort, Alberta, population 739.
k.d. lang has sung with the best-Tony Bennett, Roy Orbison, Loretta Lynn-not bad for a girl from Consort, Alberta, population 739.
Butt Out!
If you smoke, it's time to quit. If you're breathing second-hand smoke at home, it's time to help that smoker quit. This is your wake-up call: smoking kills.
If you smoke, it's time to quit. If you're breathing second-hand smoke at home, it's time to help that smoker quit. This is your wake-up call: smoking kills.
Add Some to Lose Some
Although a nutritious diet and regular exercise are key to losing weight, research shows that there is more you can do to shed pounds. Dietary supplements can play an important complementary role in regulating metabolism, suppressing appetite, and curbing sweet cravings.
Although a nutritious diet and regular exercise are key to losing weight, research shows that there is more you can do to shed pounds. Dietary supplements can play an important complementary role in regulating metabolism, suppressing appetite, and curbing sweet cravings.
Family Album
In her 1957 wedding photos, she is the classic embodiment of the term hourglass figure: generous bust and hips set off by a small waist. Her dress and going-away suit showcase her fashionably abundant figure and nervous smile.
In her 1957 wedding photos, she is the classic embodiment of the term hourglass figure: generous bust and hips set off by a small waist. Her dress and going-away suit showcase her fashionably abundant figure and nervous smile.
Hunger Free Forever: The New Science of Appetite Control
by Michael Murray and Michael Lyon Atria Books, 2007; 304 pages; hardcover $29.95,also available as an e-book at simonsays.com ISBN 978-1-4165-4904-8
by Michael Murray and Michael Lyon Atria Books, 2007; 304 pages; hardcover $29.95,also available as an e-book at simonsays.com ISBN 978-1-4165-4904-8
The Real Vitamin C
Whole fruits and vegetables contain inherent cofactors that work together to facilitate absorption of nutrients. One such fruit is acerola-a naturally bioavailable source of vitamin C.
Whole fruits and vegetables contain inherent cofactors that work together to facilitate absorption of nutrients. One such fruit is acerola-a naturally bioavailable source of vitamin C.
Worrying Ourselves to Death
Have you ever tried counting your worries? While drafting this article I managed to squeeze in worries about my gobbled-down breakfast, my half-baked plans for the rest of the day, and what I can do to ease pain in various aching body parts-to name but a few ever-nagging worries.
Have you ever tried counting your worries? While drafting this article I managed to squeeze in worries about my gobbled-down breakfast, my half-baked plans for the rest of the day, and what I can do to ease pain in various aching body parts-to name but a few ever-nagging worries.
Pillow Talk
Tired of waking up stiff and stuffy? Take a closer look at your pillow. If your nightly repose is disturbed by dust mites, synthetic allergens, or neck and back pain, a natural pillow may help in your quest for tranquil rest.
Tired of waking up stiff and stuffy? Take a closer look at your pillow. If your nightly repose is disturbed by dust mites, synthetic allergens, or neck and back pain, a natural pillow may help in your quest for tranquil rest.
The Last 15
Dr. Joey Shulman's new book, The last 15: a weight loss breakthrough, addresses controlled and permanent weight loss beyond an individual's plateau point-those hard-to-lose extra pounds that prevent 98 percent of the overweight population from achieving complete, healthy success.
Dr. Joey Shulman's new book, The last 15: a weight loss breakthrough, addresses controlled and permanent weight loss beyond an individual's plateau point-those hard-to-lose extra pounds that prevent 98 percent of the overweight population from achieving complete, healthy success.
Seeing is Believing
Eyesight is often the first sense adversely affected by time and poor nutrition. Macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts are three of the most common causes of blindness in North American seniors.
Eyesight is often the first sense adversely affected by time and poor nutrition. Macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts are three of the most common causes of blindness in North American seniors.
Summertime Travel Kits
Summer holidays are finally here again! Whether you're planning to lounge on the decks of an Alaskan cruise ship or hike the West Coast trail, you're going to need a basic travel kit.
Summer holidays are finally here again! Whether you're planning to lounge on the decks of an Alaskan cruise ship or hike the West Coast trail, you're going to need a basic travel kit.
Sunday Dinner
In the many years that have elapsed since moving out of my childhood home, Sunday dinner held about as much meaning as dinner any other day of the week. I ate whatever I could scrounge up, or went to a restaurant, or, for a rather debauched period, just ate chips in front of the TV until it was time to go to the nightclub again.
In the many years that have elapsed since moving out of my childhood home, Sunday dinner held about as much meaning as dinner any other day of the week. I ate whatever I could scrounge up, or went to a restaurant, or, for a rather debauched period, just ate chips in front of the TV until it was time to go to the nightclub again.
V Cuisine: The Art of New Vegan Cooking
Angeline Linardis speaks of art in her book's subtitle and emphasizes the artistic, sensual aspects of healthy food throughout V Cuisine. The candid revelation that her meals are planned by building on a complementary colour palette of ingredients is most telling.
Angeline Linardis speaks of art in her book's subtitle and emphasizes the artistic, sensual aspects of healthy food throughout V Cuisine. The candid revelation that her meals are planned by building on a complementary colour palette of ingredients is most telling.
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
Many of us come home from vacations packing a few extra pounds, but it doesn't have to be that way. On your next vacation plan to indulge yourself with healthy gourmet food and a variety of activities.
Many of us come home from vacations packing a few extra pounds, but it doesn't have to be that way. On your next vacation plan to indulge yourself with healthy gourmet food and a variety of activities.
Building a Health Reserve
Hoping to be a healthy elder? Then stock your health bank as faithfully as your financial one. Healthy aging requires preparation. This month's Research Watch discusses what you need to know to build up your health reserves for a long and healthy life.
Hoping to be a healthy elder? Then stock your health bank as faithfully as your financial one. Healthy aging requires preparation. This month's Research Watch discusses what you need to know to build up your health reserves for a long and healthy life.
Elder Care in Canada
The lobby at the New Vista Care Home in Burnaby, British Columbia, is alive with chatter and laughter. A comfortable lounge area invites visitors to sit, but I wait my turn by checking out the sign that spells out the home's mission.
The lobby at the New Vista Care Home in Burnaby, British Columbia, is alive with chatter and laughter. A comfortable lounge area invites visitors to sit, but I wait my turn by checking out the sign that spells out the home's mission.
The Sandwich Generation
When Naz Deravian became a mom for the first time, she found herself embracing her new baby girl, Luna, and her new role, with utter joy. But the 36-year-old actor was also worried about her own mom, who at the time was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
When Naz Deravian became a mom for the first time, she found herself embracing her new baby girl, Luna, and her new role, with utter joy. But the 36-year-old actor was also worried about her own mom, who at the time was undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Eat Well-Age Well
Getting older isn't what it used to be. Seniors are staying active well into their golden years, people are retiring later, and 60 is the new 40. The latest generation of retirees is more active and health-conscious-and living the motto "a rolling stone gathers no moss.
Getting older isn't what it used to be. Seniors are staying active well into their golden years, people are retiring later, and 60 is the new 40. The latest generation of retirees is more active and health-conscious-and living the motto "a rolling stone gathers no moss.
The Smoking Cycle
Smokers may seem happy, but new studies show that they face a greater risk of developing depression than non-smokers. People who are depressed are also more likely to start smoking. By offering our understanding rather than lecturing, perhaps we can help the smokers we know butt out for good.
Smokers may seem happy, but new studies show that they face a greater risk of developing depression than non-smokers. People who are depressed are also more likely to start smoking. By offering our understanding rather than lecturing, perhaps we can help the smokers we know butt out for good.
Imagine Your Way to Better Health
In my darker moments-when bills, work, and deadlines all conspire against me-I have a fantasy. In it, I return to a remote spot on the Mediterranean coast where gentle waves lap against a sleepy shoreline and vast, open skies arch overhead. Everything is blue, sensual, and calm.
In my darker moments-when bills, work, and deadlines all conspire against me-I have a fantasy. In it, I return to a remote spot on the Mediterranean coast where gentle waves lap against a sleepy shoreline and vast, open skies arch overhead. Everything is blue, sensual, and calm.
What is Gratitude?
"Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves, so thanks for nothing. Television character Bart Simpson's dinner table blessing is inappropriate, but we relate to it. Like Bart, we are often ungrateful because we feel a sense of entitlement. This Thanksgiving let's put gratitude on the menu.
"Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves, so thanks for nothing. Television character Bart Simpson's dinner table blessing is inappropriate, but we relate to it. Like Bart, we are often ungrateful because we feel a sense of entitlement. This Thanksgiving let's put gratitude on the menu.
Healthy Cooking
Trying to eat healthy? The method you choose to cook your food has a tremendous impact on the nutritional value of your meal. Here's a quick reference guide to help you make the healthiest choices for cooking.
Trying to eat healthy? The method you choose to cook your food has a tremendous impact on the nutritional value of your meal. Here's a quick reference guide to help you make the healthiest choices for cooking.
Healthy Aging
Eat less, exercise more, get enough sleep, and avoid stress. Even after all this advice, our arsenal against aging isn't necessarily complete without longevity-boosting nutritional supplements.
Eat less, exercise more, get enough sleep, and avoid stress. Even after all this advice, our arsenal against aging isn't necessarily complete without longevity-boosting nutritional supplements.
Sampling the Fountain of Youth
I caught the end of a stand-up comedian's routine the other night while channel surfing. He joked that plastic surgery "makes you look young in the same way that a drag queen looks like a woman. There's just something a little off...
I caught the end of a stand-up comedian's routine the other night while channel surfing. He joked that plastic surgery "makes you look young in the same way that a drag queen looks like a woman. There's just something a little off...
Seniors on the Go
A couple of noon hours a week, George Martin can be found at a downtown Vancouver fitness class, balancing on top of a big, bright stability ball or doing multiple sets of bicep curls with heavy weights. At 78 Martin keeps up with the best of them.
A couple of noon hours a week, George Martin can be found at a downtown Vancouver fitness class, balancing on top of a big, bright stability ball or doing multiple sets of bicep curls with heavy weights. At 78 Martin keeps up with the best of them.
Mineral Ascorbates
Burgeoning rates of geriatric conditions such as osteoporosis have sparked an interest in mineral supplements and their absorption rates. But which mineral forms are best, and how do we get the most bang for our buck from mineral supplements?
Burgeoning rates of geriatric conditions such as osteoporosis have sparked an interest in mineral supplements and their absorption rates. But which mineral forms are best, and how do we get the most bang for our buck from mineral supplements?
All I Want for Christmas
When I asked my daughter about what to write for December's column, her immediate reply was "snowmen. While that's probably not the ideal basis for an entire article, it did get me thinking.
When I asked my daughter about what to write for December's column, her immediate reply was "snowmen. While that's probably not the ideal basis for an entire article, it did get me thinking.
Choose a Smoke-free Lifestyle
Smoking kills. If you smoke, you need to stop. It's that simple. According to the Canadian Lung Association smoking directly kills about 45,000 Canadians each year-more than the total combined number of annual deaths from AIDS, car accidents, suicides, murders, fires, and accidental poisonings.
Smoking kills. If you smoke, you need to stop. It's that simple. According to the Canadian Lung Association smoking directly kills about 45,000 Canadians each year-more than the total combined number of annual deaths from AIDS, car accidents, suicides, murders, fires, and accidental poisonings.
Losing Weight
The New Year kicks off with parties presenting irresistible desserts, delicious eggnog, and those tasty little appetizers that are so hard to refuse! With the alcohol flowing and office or family gatherings happening all around you, temptation is at an all-time high.
The New Year kicks off with parties presenting irresistible desserts, delicious eggnog, and those tasty little appetizers that are so hard to refuse! With the alcohol flowing and office or family gatherings happening all around you, temptation is at an all-time high.
Build a New You
Our bodies are in a continual state of renewal and repair. In one year the over 100 trillion cells that make up the body will all be new.
Our bodies are in a continual state of renewal and repair. In one year the over 100 trillion cells that make up the body will all be new.
Tune into Your body's Rhythm
What images come to mind when you hear or see the word meditation? How many of those images include movement? For the average person, not many.
What images come to mind when you hear or see the word meditation? How many of those images include movement? For the average person, not many.
Volunteers for the Environment
We are so closely connected to other forms of life on our planet that survival without them is unthinkable. And although we have the power of intellect, we can never consider ourselves as superior. On the contrary, we need these species in order to survive.
We are so closely connected to other forms of life on our planet that survival without them is unthinkable. And although we have the power of intellect, we can never consider ourselves as superior. On the contrary, we need these species in order to survive.
Weight-loss Aids
If you're like the majority of Canadians whose Day-Timers include notations such as "exercise every day, "drink more water, and "eat more salads, don't forget to add "research health supplements, because there are some great products that may help in shedding those extra post-holiday pounds.
If you're like the majority of Canadians whose Day-Timers include notations such as "exercise every day, "drink more water, and "eat more salads, don't forget to add "research health supplements, because there are some great products that may help in shedding those extra post-holiday pounds.
Fertility
You've been trying and trying, but your dream of having a child just hasn't come true. Along with the longing to hold your own little one in your arms come some nagging questions.
You've been trying and trying, but your dream of having a child just hasn't come true. Along with the longing to hold your own little one in your arms come some nagging questions.
Squeeze some sunshine
Have you ever wondered why an apple turns brown after you cut it in half? But cut any citrus fruit in half and it remains virtually unchanged. The difference is the high level of ascorbic acid and other antioxidants in the citrus; they protect it from oxidation-like natural rustproofing.
Have you ever wondered why an apple turns brown after you cut it in half? But cut any citrus fruit in half and it remains virtually unchanged. The difference is the high level of ascorbic acid and other antioxidants in the citrus; they protect it from oxidation-like natural rustproofing.
Change It Up!
Are you burned out or bored with your fitness routine? Did you start out eager to make improvements to your strength, conditioning, and healthy lifestyle, but now find yourself sidetracked?
Are you burned out or bored with your fitness routine? Did you start out eager to make improvements to your strength, conditioning, and healthy lifestyle, but now find yourself sidetracked?
Long Live Healthy Aging
Read the news, though, and instead of a positive spin on longevity you might catch yet another tale about how the aging of the baby boomers is doing nothing but straining publicly funded services.
Read the news, though, and instead of a positive spin on longevity you might catch yet another tale about how the aging of the baby boomers is doing nothing but straining publicly funded services.
Empowering the Feminine
Although its origins are uncertain, one theory is that belly dancing was performed to strengthen women’s abdominal muscles for childbirth.
Although its origins are uncertain, one theory is that belly dancing was performed to strengthen women’s abdominal muscles for childbirth.
Be Flexible
Stretching is an important part of fitness, and each stretch may be considered an exercise. Follow these instructions to increase your range of motion.
Stretching is an important part of fitness, and each stretch may be considered an exercise. Follow these instructions to increase your range of motion.
Winter veggies
The humble winter vegetable is a new trendsetter, and it’s popping up all over the place in a whole new wardrobe. But today our homegrown bounty is fresh and tasty— not boiled limp like Mom used to do.
The humble winter vegetable is a new trendsetter, and it’s popping up all over the place in a whole new wardrobe. But today our homegrown bounty is fresh and tasty— not boiled limp like Mom used to do.
