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YOUR FUTURE HEALTH

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BE HEALTHY IN 20 YEARS

Invest in your health today and increase your chances of remaining vigorous in the future. Here are some tips to making sure that happens.

  • Keep your muscles strong. If you’re sedentary, you can lose 8 percent of your muscle mass between ages 40 and 50. Muscle loss means less physical strength. How will you fare in 20 years with less strength than you have today?
  • Be aware of your posture. Hunching over your computer can tighten your chest muscles and weaken those in your upper back. This imbalance can lead to back and neck pain. Stretch and strengthen your muscles.
  • Eat fish twice a week. Most brains shrink with age, more so after age 60, but eating fish can slow that progress. Studies have shown that people who eat baked or broiled fish at least once a week show less brain volume shrinkage in key areas related to dementia compared to those who consumed less fish. The Omega-3 fatty acids in fish have been linked in research to better brain health because they reduce inflammation.
  • Cut calories. Overeating may be harmful to our brains. Consuming more than 2,140 calories a day doubles the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment over the course of 12 months. “Eat less to prevent memory loss,” says Yonas E. Geda, MD.

 

MEDITATE TO BOOST IMMUNITY

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MEDITATE

AND SWITCH-ON YOUR DISEASE-FIGHTING GENES

A comprehensive scientific study at Harvard Medical School led by Dr. Herbert Benson has proven that meditation changes our bodies on a genetic level. The study found that in long-term practitioners of relaxation methods such as yoga and meditation, far more disease-fighting genes were active, compared to those who didn’t practice relaxation.
In particular, the genes that were switched on protect against rheumatoid arthritis, high-blood pressure, infertility and pain. According to the researchers, the changes were induced by what they call the “relaxation effect”, an occurrence as powerful as any medical drug but without the side effects.
The experiment showed just how responsive genes are to behavior, mood and environment. After two months of practicing relaxation, the bodies of the control group began to change. “The genes that help fight inflammation, kill diseased cells, and protect the body from cancer, all began to switch on”, says Jake Toby, hypnotherapist at London’s BodyMind Medicine Centre, who teaches clients how to induce the relaxation effect.
The benefits of the relaxation effect are cumulative. The more you practice meditation , the greater the chances of remaining free of arthritis and joint pain, with stronger immunity, healthier hormone levels and lower blood pressure.
Dr. Benson believes this research is important because it shows how a person’s state of mind affects the body on a physical and genetic level.

Source: Anastasia Stephens, SMH

 

Dying to Be Me

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My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing
by Anita Moorjani

I was so deeply touched by Anita’s story that I decided to share her message of healing with all of you. Anita’s story is truly inspirational.

In her book Anita relates how, after four years of fighting cancer, her body began shutting down, overcome by the malignant cells spreading throughout her body. With only a few hours of life left in her body, she entered into a remarkable near-death experience where she learned her inherent value and the cause of her disease. She writes:

“Why do I think I got cancer? I can sum up the answer in one word: fear. I was afraid of everything, including failing, being disliked, letting people down, and not being good enough.

“The way I see it, if we were encouraged to express who we truly are, we’d all be loving beings, each bringing our uniqueness to the world. Problems and strife come as a result of our not knowing who we are and not being able to show our inner beauty.

“It follows that the problems we see in the world aren’t from the judgment or hatred we have for others but for ourselves. Just as the key to my healing was unconditional self-love that eliminated fear, the key for a better world is for everyone to care for themselves the same way, realizing their true worth.”

Anita believes that our feelings about ourselves are actually the most important barometer for determining the condition of our lives.

Healthy Diet Key to Glowing Skin

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 HEALTHY DIET KEY TO GLOWING SKIN AND ACNE-FREE COMPLEXION

According to Dr. William Danby, a New Hampshire dermatologist, and other experts who study the biochemical processes of digestion, when you overindulge on foods like pizza or movie theatre popcorn, bloating and pimples can be a direct result. Their recommendations for glowing skin are:  

Avoid milk. Milk increases cell proliferation and sebum production, causing plugged pores that can lead to acne. Instead use almond, rice, coconut, hemp or soy milk.

Avoid refined carbs. Refined carbs increase insulin secretion which can promote acne by increasing oil gland secretion. Instead eat lean protein and salads.

Eat fruits, vegetables, nuts and lean protein. When you eat like a native, you ingest low levels of free-radicals and high concentration of antioxidants.

Take a daily probiotic. Probiotics like Lactobacillus acidophilus replenish healthy bacteria in the gut.

Eat 6 ounces of fish a week. Omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA help to inhibit pro-inflammatory compounds that kick start acne.

Health report by Joan Chen
Marie Claire, April 2013

TAKE YEARS OFF YOUR FACE

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TAKE YEARS OFF YOUR FACE
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DE-STRESSING YOUR SKIN
Dr. Amy Wechsler says that it’s not your age that’s causing half of those lines and wrinkles. It’s your life.

In her book, The Mind-Beauty Connection, Dr. Wechsler explains that by age thirty, we’re showing the first sings of normal aging— broken capillaries, sagging and crow’s feet. But our biggest skin and health challenge is stress aging, caused by the frantic speed of our modern life.

The good news is that stress aging is reversible and worth the time it takes to turn back the aging effects of tension and anxiety. Here are her 7 habits for healthy and youthful looking skin.

  • Practice deep breathing. Oxygen is the most vital nutrient for the body and your cells need a constant supply to stay alive and work efficiently.
  • Exercise.  Follow a comprehensive exercise program that includes cardio, weight lifting and stretching. You will increase levels of endorphins, improve mood and aid circulation.
  • Focus on the positive.  Negative, irritating thoughts fuel stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline.
  • Sleep soundly. Every system in the body, including your inner rejuvenation capabilities, is affected by the quality and amount of sleep you get.
  • Meditate. Calm yourself down and thicken your cortex to improve cognitive abilities.
  • Cuddle or have sex. During sex, beta-endorphins, age-defying and beauty-promoting hormones that spill out of the brain reduce stress and nourish the  skin.
  • Feeds as skin medicine. Eat Vitamin C-rich foods. Eat fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, lean protein and whole grains. Drink tea.

If you’re interested in purchasing The Mind-Beauty Connection for more in-depth reading, check the Personal Growth section in my web site’s Recommend Reading.

 

LET’S SHARE THE INSPIRATION

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A few days ago I received an email from one of  my readers. Mary wrote to ask for a copy of one of my past newsletters, which she inadvertently deleted.  Then she went on to say:

“This also gives me the chance to tell you how much I loved your book. I couldn’t put it down, it was such an inspiration. I am also 72 and have always been into exercise and it has really paid off.”

I thanked Mary for her kind words and asked her if she would post that statement as a review on my Amazon book page. “Please help me spread the word of health and well-being” I said, “this world needs healing and we all can be healers contributing even in small ways.”

I have been a seeker of inspiration for 26 years. Inspiration feeds my soul.  Part of my day is spent reading inspirational literature. I like to fill my mind with the good, the holy and the beautiful. It’s my way of neutralizing the negativity we are exposed to every moment of our day: criticism, bickering, judgment, blaming and despair. Embedded in these qualities are toxic words that heighten our sense of fear and make us forget that our very essence is love.

Many of the problems that plague us could be eradicated by 30 minutes spent in silence reflecting on words of wisdom—words we read in a book or heard in a song or heard someone speak. We don’t realize that the constant barrage of toxic words we ingest is cumulative and in time changes who we are.

So now I ask you, dear reader, if you liked my book and found it helpful to your health and well-being, would you please let others know by posting a review on my Amazon book page?

Thank you

AGE WITH STRENGTH AND VIGOR

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Age with strength and vigor is my mantra, my passion and mission.
In my book you can view pictures of seasoned lifters who started ten, twenty years ago, and today at their advance age can handle heavy weights.
However, don’t let those pictures discourage you. They, like all beginners started with 2-3 pound dumbbells. Gradually, as they gained strength, they were albe to lift more. There’s no limit to how much you can lift if that is what you desire. And if not, you can stop at 8 or 10 pounds just to maintain.
The important thing is to prevent further muscle loss and and with it the ability to live life to the fullest by being able to do everything you want to do.

THINNING HAIR, ITCHY SCALP?

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Have you noticed your hair getting thinner and drier with time? Have you found yourself scratching your head more frequently than ever before?

If so, my story might shed some light on your problem.

Eight months ago while washing my hair gobs of it came off in my hand. Afterwards, while combing my hair, I gasped at the sight of bald spots right at my hairline. I couldn’t believe this was happening to me. My hair had always been thick and healthy even when other parts of me weren’t. Never in a million years would I have imagined that one day I would be losing any of my precious hair.

Having always associated hair loss with stress, I immediately made a possible connection to the stress and anxiety associated with a recent serious knee problem. Nevertheless, I decided to consult a specialist in hair loss.

The hair specialist examined my scalp and hair and told me that both were healthy. He explained that human hair follows a cycle: shedding in the summer and growing back in the winter. If I was really worried, he said, I could start using Rogaine or take a pill.

Not interest in either of his solutions, I began to do my own research. I learned that we should treat our hair like fine silk, avoiding harsh chemicals and blow drying. Even hard towel drying is to be avoided. A famous hair loss expert recommended regular scalp massages with essential oils.

I then remembered that the last time I had had a haircut my hairstylist had commented that my scalp looked dry. I had also been scratching my head a lot. At the time I didn’t think anything of it, now I made the connection: dry scalp=itchy scalp, hair loss. I decided to find the right kind of oil to begin a scalp massage routine.

I immediately began a weekly treatment with the Ojon concentrated boosting serum you see below. Ojon serum helps to restore the condition of damaged hair and adds shine, texture and volume. Within a couple of weeks I began to notice baby hair appearing at my hairline. I was ecstatic, to say the least. It’s now been about four months and most of my bald spots have filled out. But I’m still doing the weekly treatment. I’m also washing my hair every three days instead of the weekly wash I used to do. If I don’t; my scalp starts itching, a sign that my scalp is dry and ready for another Ojon serum treatment.

Since going through this experience I have become more aware of hair loss in other women. There’s no reason for any woman to lose her hair. There is something we can do about it! And by the way, since I’ve been using the Ojon serum, my gray hairs have diminished.

According to a hair-loss site, most women don’t realize they are losing their hair until they have lost most of it.

 

See more of my favorite items on my Recommended Products page.

Emelina speaks to social workers about the importance of self-care

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I recently had the pleasure of speaking at a self-care workshop at the Tulane University School of Social Work.  “If we’re not taking care of ourselves,” says Jane Parker, director of the Institute for Psychosocial Health at the Tulane, “we’re more likely to make poor judgments and burn out.”

Learn more about the workshop.

Making diatery changes? Here are my recommendations

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Diatery changes can be overwhelming,, but there’s a way to make it simple. This is how I did it many years ago, and it worked, because I never reverted to my old unhealthy ways ever again.
Back then I ate anything I wanted without considering the consequences to my health or waist. Then I learned about the dangers of certain foods due to their high fat content and decided I would start by eliminating the worst offenders first. So I cut out butter, cream, cheese and meat. And started drinking lots of water.
I immediately felt so much better! My constipation disappeared and energy increased.I felt 20 pounds lighter!
Once I found that I could live without those fat-laden foods I focused on the “White” offenders, white bread, white rice, white potatoes and white pasta.
I’m sure there were times when I cheated a bit but in time I lost my taste for foods that tasted greasy and also for those devoid of nutritional value.
By breaking up my changes in stages, it almost felt easy. And because I was feeling so much better, that in itsself was a great motivator. Never mind that I began to like what I saw in the mirror!
I never counted calories or felt the need to weigh myself. I never even kept a diary. Feeling better, learning to care and appreciate my body and tasting new foods became a way of life.
During this month of January I will keep sending motivational tidbits, so stay tuned. And remember, make 2013 the last time you will have to struggle with your weight. Free yourself from the burden of extra weight and sluggishness.

Thinking of you,
Emelina, January 2, 2013