We all know the necessity of supplements in our diets and especially as we age and our energy levels fall (slightly). We need to ensure we have the full complement of those nutrients which we are unable to produce, or synthesise as well as we could, or are lacking in our diets. One of those …
Take Control of Your Diet to Age Younger
If you’re a not-getting-any-younger woman, you’re told to keep weight off and exercise more … the message is take control of your diet sooner rather than later, for the sake of your weight and your health too, and because of the aging process, it’s probably time to start adding a supplement or three! A good …
Moisture Hydration for Aging Skin
I can only speak for myself but this aging business has given me what is called very mature dry skin … thanks a lot! I am constantly trying new moisturisers that will provide adequate hydration and thought I would share those I have found to be of real benefit in my quest for younger-looking, and certainly less crepe-like, skin. …
Mindfulness. Is it the new buzz word or really something new?
One of the most popular words used in almost every alternative health discipline is mindfulness. It seems to have replaced awareness which is probably thought to be old-fashioned. I suppose it is! But what does mindfulness mean? There are several definitions. In some places, it’s defined as “the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to experiences …
Your Stomach is Bored; not Hungry! Challenging Weight Loss
“I’m on a diet” you say, and there you are, suddenly faced with every diet myth in existence! “Don’t eat after 6 p.m.” “Drink lots of water.” “Eat six small meals a day” “Only eat three times a day.” “Drink shakes”. “Fast”. What does all this information do? It helps us believe that we are finding a weight …
Vision Board: Visualising your Best Life
If you are one of those people who think a Visions Board is woo-woo perhaps you should think again. Why? Because they not only work, they work well. We all know that what we focus on expands, and when you create a vision board and place it where you can see it, you are constantly …
Me First: put yourself at the top of your to-do-list
One of the things I’ve struggled with, and I’m sure you have too, is putting myself on the top of my to-do-list and adopting the Me First attitude. I’ve always been the caregiver, the one who volunteered for everything no matter what else was expected of me. I felt guilty when I thought about getting …
Women 50+ should be Agents of Change
It’s time we saw midlife women for exactly what they are … agents of change. If we don’t we should because, being honest, we have wit, wisdom, experience and acres of common sense. As well, we have the skills to change the world. We need to choose … Is it difficult to change the world? …
Alcohol and Aging: Are you concerned about the effects and your quantity?
Alcohol and aging … what you can do to prevent this dangerous combination having a damaging effect. From the way it damages your health, inside and out, to the social impact it has – alcohol and aging is a bad combination! As we age, most of us seem to naturally cut back on the amount …