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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

 

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

FARRO AND CORN SALAD

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup farro
2 tablespoons olive oil
corn kernels cut from 2 ears of corn
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 scallions, chopped
2 handfulls fresh arugula, chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
juice 1 lemon
salt,cayenne

PREPARATION

Cook the farro according to package instructions. Farro cooks in about 20 minutes. If any liquid remains, drain it. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil, medium-low heat. Add the corn, scallions and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne.
Stir the corn, tomatoes and scallions into the farro and toss. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest and arugula. Toss and season.

COMMENT. Farro is an ancient grain, popular in Italian dishes. It has a nutty, chewy texture. It is low in gluten, easily digested. Farro is rich in fiber, magniseum and Vitamins A, B, C and E. Farro is a new addition to my diet. Try it, you will love it!

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.

One Minute Energizer

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Stand up to slim down and help your heart.

Sitting for long periods (in a car, at work, in front of a television), even if you exercise regularly, increases your risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and early death. When sitting for longer than three hours, your metabolism and immune system slow down, putting you at risk for blood clots. Older adults are the worst offenders. About 3/4 are sedentary. Get up every 30 minutes and do this mini-routine to burn fat throughout your day.

Did you know your cells are immortal?

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Yes, your cells are immortal. According to Nobel Prize winner Dr. Alexis Carroll, “It is merely the fluid in which the cells float that degenerates.”
If you’re not drinking enough water your body is suffering.

Every organ in the body can function only to the level at which it is hydrated. Your digestive process needs water to function properly and the toxins in your body can only be eliminated through your skin, bowels, kidneys and bladder when your body is sufficiently hydrated. Water is essential to rebuild every cell, tissue and organ in your body. And as if that were not enough, your brain send messages to your body through electrical currents and water is the conduit for that electricity.

If you’re feeling tired, dehydration could be the culprit. Water is needed inside the cell to extract the nutrients you need for energy.

So how much water should you drink? According to Dr. Timothy Brantley, author of The Cure: Heal Your Body, Save Your Life, you need at least 50 to 75 percent of your body weight in ounces per day. I weigh ll5 pounds, so I need 57 ozs. which is approximately 8-8 oz. glasses of water per day. Drink some water every half hour.

Louisiana Life Magazine – July 2012

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View the article about Emelina and her new book Forever Fit and Fabulous: A Guide to Health and Vigor — Even At 70 and Beyond! in the July issue of Louisiana Life magazine written by Jeanne Frois.

Fox 8 News Interview with Liz Reyes

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Liz Reyes talks with Emelina Edwards about exercise benefits: Fitness lifestyle coach Emelina Edwards is fit and fab at 70. She shares tips for how to look like you are twenty years younger!

Exercise Benefits: Fit and Fabulous
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