How to Create A Diet Plan to Achieve Your Health Goals

 Is your present diet plan enough? Are you following it? We know it's very hard doing all that thing that you promised to do just to keep yourself from being to foodie. But worry no more. We are here to help you achieve that health goals of yours.

Incorporate meals out like any others. Don’t skip meals beforehand, setting yourself up to be

starving, then overeat. Plan. Don’t be afraid to call ahead and find out what the specials are

going to be and figure out a couple of choices, so that you don’t stress out when you arrive

and order foods that are not the best options for your diet.

If the restaurant or event is going to serve you buffet-style, again, call ahead to plan.

If that’s not an option, here are a couple ideas. First, ask someone with whom you’re

comfortable sharing your dietary concerns to help you. Tell him or her what foods you can

eat (or what you cannot eat) and ask the person to fill a plate for you. Or second, walk up to

the buffet table(s) beforehand with no plate. Just take a casual stroll around and see which

foods are being served. Then decide if you would like to ask someone else to place your

selections on a plate for you or if you would prefer to get them yourself.

Slow and Steady

First of all, use manners and eat slowly. Not only will this help with your digestion, it

slows your eating down so that you don’t “gulp” and be a chow-hound, eating everything in

sight.

If out with others, remember you are also there for socializing, so talk between bites.

Set your eating utensils down while you chew. Have a sip of water between bites. The goal is

not to see how fast can you wolf down the food while someone else is talking.

Have fun along the way

Food has become our society’s way of bringing people together, bonding friends, and

building relationships. Unfortunately, for those of us looking to cut back on what and how

much we eat, this can make previously enjoyable dinner dates to be dreaded and avoided

tasks.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Remember why you’ve been invited out in the first

place: to enjoy the company of others. You do not need certain amounts of food or certain

types of food to accomplish this. Still go out, but help choose a place with foods you can eat.

For example, opt for a restaurant with salads and low-fat menu choices instead of a place

with all deep-fried batter-dipped menu choices and heavy desserts. The worst thing you can

do for your self-confidence is to shut yourself off from your circle of family and friends, or to

stay shut in the house all the time. After all, when you do meet your weight loss goal, you

still want friends around to enjoy it with!

Strength in numbers

If you’re nervous about your willpower, go through a couple of trial runs with other

friends who are watching what they eat. In this case, peer pressure can be a positive thing, as

you all encourage one another to make healthy meal decisions.

Avoid the urge to compete with one another to see who can drink the most water and

eat only shredded lettuce leaves. Instead, choose an old favorite and split it with a partner.

This way, you won’t feel deprived and your portion size will automatically be limited. Not

only will your waistlines be smaller, but so will your bills!

Call ahead

Chances you, whatever restaurant you will be frequenting has heard every request in

the book—twice. If you’re concerned you won’t be able to find something on the menu that

meets your needs, call ahead and explain what you’re looking for. Even if it’s not on the

menu, they may be able to whip something up especially for you if you’ve called in advance.

Phoning early can also provide nutrition information for certain meals, if you need

this information. And be flexible and open to new ideas. The cook may have his or her own

special recipes and ideas.

Avoid temptation

There is no law that says you must have a basket of bread, butter and oil before a meal

out. If it is on your table when you are seated, request that it be brought back to the kitchen.

If your dinner mates are eager to start off with the carbs, then order a glass of water

and take a sip each time you are tempted to break bread. Besides, you’ll want the time you

would have wasted buttering and dipping to spend reading the menu for smart, sensible

choices.

Don’t assume that you’ll be able to hold out on temptations throughout the entire

meal. Set yourself up for success when you order by requesting they leave off the oils and

sauces. Request that your meat and vegetables be steamed, not fried. Order a salad (with light

or no dressing, on the side) or side of veggies instead of fries or mashed potatoes.

Bring your own…

If there are certain food flavorings that you have come to enjoy as substitutes for

traditionally fattening ones, bring them along and request that the chef prepare your meal

plain. If you like Splenda in your iced tea, bring along a few packets. If a dash of homegrown

or store-bought spices moves your taste buds better than a slathering of mayonnaise and

mustard, then bring along a shaker. Bring along you own low-fat dressing for your salad.

On vacation, save on eating out and use the funds to rent a room with a mini-fridge

and microwave. Then take along (or pick up) a few lite, healthy items to eat as snacks in-

between (or in place of) meals. Avoiding even one or two meals out will help reduce

temptation and provides more time to enjoy other vacationing activities.

It’s all in the portions

Most restaurants offer half-sizes (at smaller prices). If these are not listed on the

menu, just ask, and your request will more than likely be accommodated. Restaurant portions

are significantly larger than actual portion sizes; a half-size will more than adequately replace

your normal meal size.

There’s no rule that you must order your meal from the entrée list. Peruse the

appetizer menu for attractive (and smaller) options. You can also create a delicious and

unique meal by combining various side dishes.

Alternately, you can request your doggie bag in advance. If they don’t offer to

package half your meal for you, decide for yourself (before you begin eating) what an

appropriate portion size is and wrap up the remainder.

A doggie bag leaves you something delicious to look forward to the next day. Place it

under your seat so it won’t present a temptation while you’re enjoying your current meal.

Fill up on the good stuff

Drink plenty of water before you leave for the restaurant, and while you wait for the

food to arrive. This will help fill you up and prevent hunger-inspired indulgences.

Request your salad (and/or soup, if it’s not creamy) be brought out first, and dig in.

By the time your food arrives, you should be able to more rationally determine what portion

sizes are appropriate, and if anything needs to be avoided.

Dreaded desserts

First of all, do not order dessert until you are completely finished with your meal. You

may be full and not want anything. And that’s certainly not a crime!

After the meal, if everyone is splurging on the dessert menu, keep in mind that you

don’t have to join in just to be part of the “gang.” Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea to end your

meal. Or ask someone to split a dessert with you. Hint: Doggie bags can also be used for

desserts! So split it in half and take part home for another day or your neighbor.

You have to be left out of choosing a neat dessert, either. See if the kitchen can put

together a fruit bowl or a sorbet dish to satisfy your cravings without putting all your

conscientious work at dinner to waste. This might be something to call ahead about..hint!

Distract yourself

Vacations should be a luxurious time to indulge oneself and have fun. Though it does

lead to eating out more often, it also removes many of the day’s temptations: you won’t be

wandering over to the kitchen when you’re bored, or overindulging at the grocery store and

then feeling “obligated” to eat what you’ve bought.

Spend time in the pool, on the sand, and at the shops, not at the restaurants. Most

vacation hot spots are ideal for eating on the go; you can pick up a small meal from a

roadside vendor and eat it while walking the boardwalk and enjoying the sights and sounds.

Don’t make food about suffering. If the smell of saltwater taffy engulfs you, treat

yourself—to one. Having a small amount will indulge your craving without compromising

your diet. Better yet, after you buy your taffy, don’t begin eating it until you’ve walked far

enough away to avoid being tempted by the smell.

Try making a rule like, “If I eat, I need to enjoy a fun activity, too: a walk, bike ride,

swim, tennis, putt-putt, etc.” Then coordinate daily “pairings” or events with meal planning.

Life, including vacations, does not have to be all about food. Nor does it have to focus on

food.

Don’t stress

Vacations and meals out are intended to be enjoyment, not torture. If you do go a little

overboard, it’s important not to beat yourself up over it. Forgive yourself and get on with life.

Simply use that experience to learn where you can improve the next time you are in that

situation.

With the right approach, eating out can be a pleasurable experience. Remember, a

successful diet is a lifelong lifestyle modification. You need to be able to incorporate

healthful eating out activities into your routine.

What happens if you DO stress? Add extra activities to your schedule. Swim some

laps. Walk or jog. Leave your wallet in the trunk and go to a mall for a shop-walk. Take a

tour. Visit a museum. Enjoy a park and feed the ducks. Just get out, focus on something else

and enjoy life.

So what are you waiting for. Grab your pen and list down all of these things. We'll be glad to hear your improvements. Message us when you're done.

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Chiropractic Care – How to Reduce Pain with Arthritis and Maintain A Pain-Free Lifestyle!

While the thought of cracking joints and bones doesn't sound like something to reduce pain, chiropractic care is one of the leading all-natural ways to help maintain a pain-free lifestyle when living with arthritis.

 "A chiropractor accomplished in three weeks what the army doctors haven't been able to do in two years"

Chiropractors are known for manipulating and adjusting the spine to help with pain, but

the benefits can go beyond that.

Chiropractors are also trained to apply different degrees of force to adjust misaligned

joints. This will improve the relationship of your spine and your nervous system. By doing this,

not only can there be pain relief, but it will affect the function of all systems of the body.

You will receive care from your Chiropractor that fits your ailments. While one person may

need a complete cracking of the back or neck, Chiropractors employ over a hundred different

methods solely based on pressure and force. 

You should expect that a Chiropractor will take a full examination of every joint, possibly

order X-Rays, and get a full medical history in order to determine the best treatment possible

for you.

Now, it is pointed out that if you have active inflammation due to Osteoporosis in the

spine or neck, you shouldn't be treated with Chiropractic Therapy. But for those with

osteoarthritis, it is one of the safest treatments on the  market.

While currently inflamed joints are not worked on, Chiropractors can offer several other

therapies to help. 

These therapies include:

Ultrasounds

Though normally an imaging technology, when used on soft tissues and joints, sound waves

can have a massaging effect which helps reduce swelling and decrease pain.

Electrotherapy

As discussed in our report, the electric pulses, not painful, stimulate the nerves and muscles.

Low-Level or Cold Laser

This technique uses a non-heat producing laser or light to penetrate the deep tissue, helping

to reduce inflammation.

Infrared Sauna

These rooms use a controlled heat to relieve pain and reduce pain over the whole body.

Techniques used by Chiropractors can help reduce pain and discomfort, decrease

inflammation, improve flexibility, improve motion, and increase activity and quality of life for

those suffering the effects of arthritis. 

Make sure to research your doctors thoroughly and you can always discuss the positives and

negatives with your physician before making an appointment.  

As always, this is not a replacement for your doctor's pain management regimen and should

be discussed with your physician.

We hope our tips and information finds you well and sends you forward into a pain-free future.

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What Are the Foods to Eat Daily?

 Your body needs lots of different nutrients to stay healthy. That means eating a variety of foods from each of the main food groups. The Food Pyramid is designed to make healthy eating easier. It shows the different food groups and how much of each we need to have a healthy diet

The food Pyramid recommends eating a variety of foods in order to get the nutrients and calories
needed for healthy weight maintenance.  

The bottom foundation or the pyramid is a recommendation for 6-11 servings of breads, pasta, rice and cereals. The actual breakdown is:

• For children (ages 2 to 6 years), women, some older adults (around 1,600 calories) - 6 Servings
• For older children, teen girls, active women, most men (around 2,200 calories) – 9 servins
• Teen boys, active men (around 2,800 calories) - 11 servings.

A serving of breads, pasta, rice and cereals would basically reflect the following: 1 slice of bread, 1

ounce of ready-to-eat cereal; and 1/2 cup of cooked of pasta, rice or cereal.

The next pyramid layer building upwards represents fruits and vegetables. From 2-4 fruits are advised

a day and 3-5 vegetables. The actual breakdown is:

• For children (ages 2 to 6 years), women, some older adults (around 1,600 calories) - 3 servings of vegetables, 2 of fruit
• For older children, teen girls, active women, most men (around 2,200 calories) – 4 servings of vegetables, 3 of fruit
• Teen boys, active men (around 2,800 calories) - 5 servings of vegetables, 4 of fruit

A serving of fruits and vegetables would basically reflect the following: 

1 medium-sized fruit such as an apple, orange or a banana; 1/2 cup of chopped, canned or cooked fruit;

or three-fourths (3/4) cup of fruit juice.  For vegetables, a serving would be: a half (1/2) cup of raw,

chopped or cooked vegetables, except for raw, leafy ones that get 1 cup per serving; or 3/4 cup of

vegetable juice.

      On up the pyramid is the Milk, Yogurt and Cheese Group also known as (AKA) the Milk Group,

which includes lactose-free and lactose-reduced milk products.  And the Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans,

Eggs and Nuts Group AKA Meat and Beans Group runs along side. From 2-3 servings of the Milk

Group and 2-3 servings of the Meat and Beans Group are recommended. The actual breakdown is:

• For children (ages 2 to 6 years), women, some older adults (around 1,600 calories) – 2 or 3 servings Milk Group servings for a total of 5 ounces of Meat and Beans Group
• For older children, teen girls, active women, most men (around 2,200 calories) – 2 or 3 servings Milk Group, 2 servings for a total of 6 ounces of Meat and Beans Group
• Teen boys, active men (around 2,800 calories) - 2 or 3 servings Milk Group, 3 servings for a total of 7 ounces of Meat and Beans Group

A serving of both groups would basically reflect the following. For the Milk Group, choose from 1 cup

of yogurt or milk, 1.5 ounces of natural cheese or 2 ounces of processed cheese. And for the Meat and

Beans Group, 2-3 ounces of cooked lean meat, fish or poultry; 1/2 cup of cooked dry beans; 1/2 cup of

tofu; 

2 .5 -ounce soyburger; 1 egg ; 2 tablespoons of peanut butter; or 1/3 cup of nuts. At the top of the

pyramid is the group of fats, oils and sweets. And all should be “used sparingly.”

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8 Best Books to Read for Natural Fat Burning!

If you’ve ever tried dieting, you know how hard losing weight can be. But it’s definitely not a challenge you have to face alone — there are countless resources out there to help. Checkout our 8 Best Books to read for Natural Fat Burning.

Half-Assed: A Weight-Loss Memoir – Jennette Fulda

Whereas most weight loss books take a dry fact-based and instructional approach, Jennette Fulda goes the opposite way. In her weight loss memoir she highlights the honest and human side of her story, in which she lost half of her weight after reaching a life threatening 169kg (372 pounds). Tears are shed, cakes are regretfully hidden, and arguments are had, but throughout her tale Jennette retains her positive tone and genuine personality. You’ll connect with her story on a level you never before thought possible, and soon transfer her weight loss philosophy to your own pound-shedding journey.

Food Matters: A Guide To Conscious Eating – Mark Bittman

It turns out eating healthily is just as good for the environment as it is for your body.

Food journalist Mark Bittman explains how healthy eating and preserving the environment go hand in hand, with many unhealthy foods contributing highly to pollution. After that he outlines how you can counter that. Losing weight and saving the planet – what’s not to love? The second half of the book contains 75 recipes that are both weight and environment friendly, which highlight just how tasty this kind of conscientious eating can be.

The No Diet Diet: Do Something Different – Ben Fletcher

A diet that doesn’t actually require any dieting sounds too good to be true, but Professor Ben Fletcher uses countless case studies and facts to prove it really is. Instead of restrictive eating habits and fad diets, the book highlights the power of behavioural change when it comes to weight loss. In a 28-day programme the book lays out various behaviour changes that will break your bad eating habits in a way that’s so fun you won’t even notice it’s happening! It’ll even benefit other aspects of your life as well – if this doesn’t inspire you to change, nothing will.

Thin For Life: 10 Keys To Success From People Who Have Lost Weight And Kept It Off – Anne Fletcher

Ignore the cheesy image of a woman randomly waving her arms around on a beach on the cover – this book is not your stereotypical diet book, and will encourage you to change your life. The key to this book’s effectiveness is its variety. Anne Fletcher studies 160 ‘masters of weight loss’ who have all lost significant amounts of weight through various methods. She details how they did it, and why it was so effective. You have the luxury of choosing the solution that works best for you, and it’s almost guaranteed that at least one of the 160 weight loss stories will inspire you.

Our Lady Of Weight Loss: Miraculous And Motivational Musings From The Patron Saint Of Permanent Fat Removal – Janice Taylor

Don’t worry; we aren’t signing you up for some sort of dieting religion. Weight loss is tough, so the more you can stay positive and even laugh about it the better. ‘Our Lady’ (Janice) is a dieting companion that’ll be there for you through the good times and the bad, with lighthearted tips on learning to love healthy food, and taking up creative hobbies to keep you away from the junk food. It even lets you enjoy the odd indulgence in return for a confession about it afterwards, and provides you with ‘righteous recipes’ that can be enjoyed guilt free.

The Long Run: A New York City Firefighter’s Triumphant Comeback From Crash Victim To Elite Athlete – Matt Long

Before you even open this book, prepare yourself for one of the most tear-jerking inspirational stories ever told. After being hit by a bus, avid amateur athlete Matt Long was told his chances of survival were slim, and even then he would likely be paralysed. Not one to go down without a fight, Matt attacked his rehabilitation head on, eventually battling through excruciating pain to finish the 2008 New York Marathon. But that wasn’t enough. As soon as you read the unbelievable conclusion to the book, which includes an Ironman challenge, you’ll take on your own fitness challenges with a newfound determination to succeed, just like Matt.

LEAN & MEAN: Fat Burning Secrets Of The World’s Best Personal Trainer – Billy Beck III

Reading these inspirational books is all well and good, but what’s the point if you never actually do anything about it? With Lean & Mean, you’ll have no excuse. Written by Billy Beck III, who is widely regarded as one of the world’s best personal trainers, the book takes a no nonsense approach to fitness and nutrition by providing tips and techniques that have been proven to work time and time again. It’s not all healthy eating and working out though. Billy also goes into detail about the powers of visualisation and mental motivation, and includes inspirational quotes to help you on your way.

Slow Fat Triathlete: Live Your Athletic Dreams In The Body You Have Now – Jayne Williams

If you’re new to exercise and weight loss you probably view triathlons as super tough events reserved for ultra fit people. This book will prove you wrong. Jayne Williams was just your everyday slightly overweight person when she decided to take on the challenge, dubbing herself the ‘Slow Fat Triathlete’. However, through months of dedication and determination, she found out it was more enjoyable than she ever thought possible. She’ll tell you how you can gradually build yourself up to triathlon standard, or even just build up your overall fitness no matter what your starting point.

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The Amazing Power Plant – Thunder God Vine

Have you heard about the power plant, Thunder God Vine, and how it can help alleviate pain from Arthritis?

The Thunder God Vine used to a not so known secret
of those suffering from the side effects of rheumatoid
arthritis. It has since hit the mainstream for its pain
relief for multiple different types of arthritis.

The Thunder God Vine, or Tripterygium Wilfordii, is an
herb that has been used for thousands of years in traditional
Chinese medicine. The plant grows primarily in China and
Taiwan where its roots and leaves are used to create a
powerful pain relieving supplement.

The Thunder God Vine is taken orally and promotes
anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. There
have been several studies promoting the pain relieving
effects of the supplement, but health warnings as well.

Thunder God is primarily used to treat inflammation and
overactive immune systems. It's uses have been put to the test
with treating Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, and Lupus.

Users of the supplement claim that it helps to lessen the
inflammation of painful arthritic joints, and suppress overactive
immune systems.

A study in 2009 resulted in findings that those participants

who completed the 24 week study, found that taking
the Thunder God Vine was more effective in lessening joint pain,
swelling, and inflammation than other commonly used medications.

Another study revealed that the results between conventional
pain medication, and the Vine were comparable. They went on
to say that taking the supplement with conventional medication
was the most effective of all of the treatments.

However, you must discuss the supplement with your healthcare
provider before taking it. Thunder God Vine has been shown
to interact with some medications.

Thunder God Vine is also not meant for long-term consumption.

It has shown to cause possible bone mineral density decreases
in women if taken for five years or longer. It has also shown
to lower sperm count in men.

For some the risk outweighs the possible remedies, but
for others, the Vine has been key to their pain management
regimen.

If you and your doctor choose to add this supplement
to your daily routine, make sure you research it properly
and only purchase from reputable sources.

Prepared incorrectly and Thunder Vine can be poisonous! You
can retrieve information on safe companies to purchase from
the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

As always, this is not a replacement for your doctor's pain management regimen and
should be discussed with your physician.

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8 Awesome Food to Have On Your Weekly Grocery List!

To help you make healthy choices in what you eat all the time, below is our collection of healthy foods that should be on your Weekly Grocery List!

(1) Spinach
Spinach is a significant source of vitamin C but also contains vitamin E.It is essential to keep it raw to ensure that you get all the nutrients from it. You can add it to a salad or a sandwich.

(2) Sweet Potatoes
If you are trying to increase your intake of vitamin A, sweet potato is the one ingredient you need. One serving contains more than three times the daily recommendation of vitamin A and is also full of other good antioxidants.

(3) Citrus Fruits
Most people are aware that citrus fruits are full of vitamin C. Vitamin C is critical to the immune system. Its consummation recommendation is 75 mg to 90 mg a day. Just add sliced lemon to your water, which will provide around 50% of the daily intake. You can also eat grapefruit or orange with your breakfast. This breakfast will be the other half of your consumption for the day.

(4) Blueberries
Berries, in general, are packed with antioxidants. Blueberries are at the top of all the fruits and vegetables for the number of antioxidants it contains. Not only does research show the power of blueberries on our immune system, but it is also linked to a lower risk of stomach fat, cholesterol, heart diseases, and cancer.

(5) Watermelon
The watermelon is also full of immune-boosting nutrients. It’s an excellent source of potassium (which helps regulate the body functions), vitamin A and vitamin C.

(6) Pomegranates
Since pomegranates contain a great variety of antioxidants, it is a great choice to cover many nutrients that we need. It is known to have anti-inflammatory proprieties and therefore help us with immunity.

(7) Turmeric
Many of you have probably heard of the benefits of turmeric. Recently, turmeric has become a popular supplement, but it is even better if you can add it as an ingredient to your recipes. Turmeric can reduce inflammation and interact as a poison for cancer cells.


(8) Garlic
Another vegetable that has a similar effect on our immune system as zinc is garlic. Garlic has the ability, according to some research, to keep a cold at bay (and maybe vampires?). Some studies even demonstrate that individuals who were living with cancer were able to boost their immune system by increasing their intake of garlic.

Eating healthy food fills your body with energy and nutrients. Imagine your cells smiling back at you and saying: “Thank you!”

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8 Best Books to Read for Anti Aging Tips!

Bones break more easily, joint changes, ranging from minor stiffness to severe arthritis, stooped posture. These are the signs of aging. Prevent these signs by reading effective and accurate anti-aging tips. Here is the best list of 8 Best Books to Read for Anti Aging Tips!

1.  Lifespan by David A. Sinclair

A paradigm-shifting book from an acclaimed Harvard Medical School scientist and one of Time’s most influential people.

It’s a seemingly undeniable truth that aging is inevitable. But what if everything we’ve been taught to believe about aging is wrong? What if we could choose our lifespan?

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. David Sinclair, leading world authority on genetics and longevity, reveals a bold new theory for why we age. As he writes: “Aging is a disease, and that disease is treatable.”

Lifespan will forever change the way we think about why we age and what we can do about it.

2. Keep It Moving by Twyla Tharp

One of the world’s leading artists—a living legend—and bestselling author of The Creative Habit shares her secrets for harnessing vitality and finding purpose as you age. From insight to action, Keep It Moving is a guidebook for expanding one’s possibilities over the course of a lifetime.

At seventy-seven, Twyla Tharp is revered not only for the dances she makes—but for her astounding regime of exercise and non-stop engagement. She is famed for religiously hitting the gym each morning at daybreak, and utilizing that energy to propel her breakneck schedule as a teacher, writer, creator, and lecturer. This book grew out of the question she was asked most frequently: “How do you keep working?

3. Anti-Aging Hacks by Karen Asp

Preserve your looks and your health with these 200+ easy strategies to age-proof your body and mind. Are signs of aging—or even just worrying about signs of aging—taking their toll on you? In Anti-Aging Hacks, you’ll find more than 200 easy, actionable tips and exercises you can implement right away to help age-proof your body and mind.

4. The 17 Day Plan to Stop Aging by Dr. Mike Moreno

From the author of the #1 bestselling The 17 Day Diet, the inspiring and easy-to-follow plan for staying young and healthy.

Every year, every month, every day, every hour, every minute that you are alive, you are getting older. No matter how old you are, your body is undergoing age-related changes that can lead to less energy, painful joints, droopy skin, unsightly wrinkles, and overall declining health. But what if someone told you that getting older and the physical process of aging don’t have to be so closely entwined? And what if you had the ability to slow down the aging of your body so much that you could actually live to see, and more important, enjoy your 100th birthday or beyond?

From your heart to your lungs, your nervous system to your reproductive system, the book is packed with information about what you can do to start feeling more vital.

5. 365 Ways to Look – and Feel – Younger by Meera Lester

Okay, so you are 35 . . . 40 . . . 50 . . . 60 . . . and counting. You’ve got a few laugh lines here, a little cellulite there. And sometimes you can’t remember your own name. But you’re not ready for the old folks’ home yet.

With this book, you can look better, feel better, and live better—every day of the year. Inside this comprehensive, practical guide, you’ll find easy things you can do every day to make the rest of your life the best of your life, such as:

• Fight wrinkles with eel grapes
• Try the Yab Yum sexual position with your partner tonight
• Fight cellulite with circuit training
• Adopt a dog—and walk it every day
• Learn French—and then book a trip to Paris

From superfoods and weight training to memory boosters and real-life aphrodisiacs, these are anti-aging tips and tricks that really work—no matter what your age. Because you’re not getting older, you’re getting stronger, smarter, sexier, thinner, wiser, bolder, happier . . .

6. Successful Aging by Daniel J. Levitin

Neuroscientist and author Daniel J. Levitin emphasizes “that it is the interactions of genes, culture, and opportunity that are the biggest determinants of the trajectory our lives take; how our brains will change; and whether or not we’ll be healthy, engaged, and happy throughout the lifespan.”

Successful Aging inspires a powerful new approach to how readers think about our final decades, and it will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals, family members, and citizens within a society where the average life expectancy continues to rise.

7. Embracing Elderhood by Laurie Menzies

Finally! A practical guide to walk you through the process of planning for a longer life. Using her years of experience as an Elder Law and Estate Planning attorney, and the personal lessons she learned walking her own parents through this process, Laurie Menzies explains, in practical terms, the best way to plan for this stage of life.

BookHer book, Embracing Elderhood: Planning for the Next Stage of Life, does not provide answers to the crisis of aging—instead, it offers options that are available both to the families with the foresight to plan, as well as to those who made no plans. Menzies shows that it’s never too late to plan when it comes to elderhood and aging.

8. Alchemy of Herbs by Rosalee de la Forêt

Did you know there’s a powerful herbal medicine chest in your kitchen?

Imagine being prepared for that next cold, scrape, headache, digestive issue, stressful day, or sleepless night with simple ingredients from your cupboard.

Alchemy of Herbs by herbalist Rosalee de la Forêt, will show you how to transform common ingredients into foods and remedies that heal. What were once every day flavorings will become your personal kitchen apothecary. While using herbs can often seem complicated or costly, this book offers a way to learn that’s as simple and inexpensive as cooking dinner.

Be sure to improve on your diet, and try out the joint health jelly supplement which is produced with a unique blend naturally extracted TCM herbs, supplementing the clinically proven dose for effective joint pain relief with anti-inflammatory properties! It’s joint health jelly that is fun and tasty!

Aromatherapy – An Awesome All-natural Pain Management Technique!

 “Healing begins with an aromatic bath and daily massage.” — Hippocrates

Every breath is a giveaway dance between you and the plants. Aromatherapy is normally used through inhalation or as a topical application.

Aromatherapy has been used for centuries but recently has become a worldwide phenomenon.

Let's start with the basics. 

Aromatherapy is considered a holistic healing approach using natural plant extracts.

Aromatherapy is used for a long list of ailments from pain and flu, to anxiety and depression. 

Aromatherapy uses essential oils to improve the body and the mind. It has the ability to improve both the  physical and the mental wellbeing of a user. 

While there aren't conclusive studies pointing to the effectiveness of aromatherapy as a pain management system, it has  begun to gain ground in the medical and scientific community.

The art of aromatherapy is through the aromatic and skin contact absorption of the oils. The following methods have been  employed to gain the most effects of the oils:

-hot and cold compresses

-spritzers

-inhalers

-diffusers

-bath salts

-oils, creams, and lotions

-facial steamers

-clay masks

These different methods can be combined but it is important to understand which oils can be used with which methods. 

Not all oils are safe for ingestion or direct application to the skin. It is important to use oils that are 100% natural and contain no additives. 

There are over a hundred different pure essential oils on the market and they can be used on their own for specific benefits, or mixed together to create your own specific 

concoction. Those essential oils safe for consumption can be used in baking and as flavoring for teas and drinks.

The marked benefits Aromatherapy says to give a user can be any  of the following:

-immunity boost

-improved digestion

-fights bacteria, viruses, and fungus

-helps to ease labor pain

-helps to ease side effects of chemotherapy

-treats headaches

-reduction in stress and anxiety

-improves sleep

-manages pain

-helps to soothe sore joints

The last two are what we want to focus on to help alleviate the pain and discomfort of arthritis symptoms. The following oils can be used as directed, and be careful to not apply them directly to the skin without mixing with a carrier oil of some sort. 

Test a small patch of skin to make sure there is no irritation.

Bergamot and Lavender:

Inhaled regularly to help reduce chronic pain.

Can also be mixed with a tablespoon of milk and added to a bath.

Ginger:

Mix with oil and massage into the painful areas for relief.

Lavender:

Add to a diffuser or spritz on pillow for a restful sleep.

Those sufferers of arthritis find a well-rested body leads to less

inflammation and pain.

 

It is important to always read warnings on your oil labels and only

use as directed. 

You can always seek advice from a homeopathic practitioner who will be able to prescribe the perfect type and amount for your  ailments.

 

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