Your voice develops through joy. Your voice grows as your soul grows. Such thoughts enrich Barbara Lewis’s approach to teaching singing to older people. If you’re finally getting serious about releasing the singing genie, have a look at Barbara’s “Tool-Kit for Smart Singers”. Invest less than $100 and explore a new world. Short of funds? […]
Pomegranate: Ancient Superfood Rediscovered
August 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jewel of autumn, ruby treasure – pomegranates are hot news these days, and not just in the culinary world. Extract of pomegranate may be the next best natural anti-inflammatory. You may have noticed that the pomegranate has been making restaurant headlines for quite a while. More and more we see these small, shiny dark red […]
Pilates-based Chair Exercises
August 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Try Pilates for free. These simple chair-based exercises will improve strength, balance and posture. Start with rhythmic moving and stretching for upper body and arms. Relax, breathe deeply; almost feels like flying. Now work on your lower back with these simple stretches. Finally for legs and core strength try: Designed for seniors, but not a […]
Gardening for Wellbeing
August 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Garden lovers have no doubts about the therapeutic benefits of spending time in their favourite green space. For many it’s a favourite form of exercise. Simply gazing at soil and plants can create an inexplicable feeling of wellbeing, both relaxing and energizing. Our senses and psyche are in contact with the rhythms of life: the […]
Music of Gardens
August 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
If you love classical music and impressionist painting, please don’t miss this wonderful online meditation. Listen to the music of Debussy while contemplating the paintings of Monet.
Memories of the Hippie Trail
July 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Pronounced “hip-E”, this species (frequently an embarrassment to later generations, particularly blood relatives) is found more frequently these days in the dictionary somewhere between hip and hippopotamus. A hippie [hip-E] has been defined as “a young person who rejects the mores of established society (as by dressing unconventionally or favouring communal living), advocates a non-violent […]
Seaweed: Superfood or Reggae Aphrodisiac?
July 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Both actually. Irish Moss, named after its major ingredient, was said to be Bob Marley’s favourite drink, and prized for its aphrodisiac qualities. It’s made of seaweed, condensed milk, and flavoured with vanilla, cinnamon or nutmeg. It also goes more than a little heavy on the sugar, so please send us your healthier version […]
Personal Trainer Online
July 6, 2012 by 2 Comments
Fantastic free resource for Longevityboomers who want to get start to get fit without the expense of a personal trainer. Say a big thankyou to Steve. Older guys may or may not know that it’s the shoulders (and achilles tendons) that are often the weakest link for the ageing male, limiting ability to enjoy swimming […]
Recipe for Personal Change
June 23, 2012 by 1 Comment
Brian Nelson, army major, physical guy, asks himself how he can craft a better life for himself beyond his physical training routine. Sure, he could lift weights and enjoy getting stronger week by week, but how to strengthen the qualities that will really change his life for the better….like intentionally choosing kindness towards self and […]
Magnesium for hot flushes
June 23, 2012 by 2 Comments
Magnesium has been found to reduce hot flushes in women experiencing early menopause as the result of treatment for breast cancer. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21271347 Chronic magnesium deficiency affects the large number of people in western society, so research into the use of magnesium for hot flushes might be useful for all menopausal women, not just cancer patients. […]
