I attended an event where clinical thermographer Dr. Hillary Smith, D.C., was a speaker. Her talk was about "Thermography" as a better alternative to mammograms. She stressed that rather than focusing on breast cancer awareness, we need to be more diligent about maintaining breast health. The advantage of thermography (Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging) is … [Read more...]
How to Live Your Purpose After You Retire
Once you are older, it's not unusual to contemplate how to live your purpose as a way to leave a legacy when you're gone. You may have worked for years at a job, are retired, or about to retire. You may have re-invented yourself several times and never stuck to one thing long enough to be successful. Or you dedicated a huge portion of time taking care of others. The … [Read more...]
Ayurvedic Stewed Apples
I’m sure you heard the old Welsh proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That saying becomes especially timely as we grow older. An Oxford University study claims that if you start eating apples every day after you're over 50, it’s just as good as taking a heart pill (statin) and that eating more fruit prevents over 8,500 heart attacks per year. Don’t get me wrong. … [Read more...]
3 Power Seeds That Will Extend Your Longevity
If you want to add extra oomph to your breakfast cereal, for more pep, vigor, and other wellness benefits, try sprinkling it with 3 super healthy power seeds. They will help you live longer and healthier. It's a good idea to purchase whole seeds and then run them through a coffee grinder, as you need them, to release their oils and keep them … [Read more...]
Oatmeal with Pineapple, Raisins and Walnuts
I was never into eating oatmeal or cereal for breakfast for most of my life. It was always too bland and uninteresting. My choice would be eggs or leftover lunch or dinner instead. Now that I'm older and more concerned with my health, I’ve developed an appreciation for good ole’ oatmeal. But it doesn't have to be boring white gruel. In the recipe below, I've added … [Read more...]