In control of life? Self-made man? Rising star? Pete Strom would seem to be all these things. Isn’t it implicit in talking at TED? Why then does Pete see his success as one huge lucky break, as a gift of grace which he neither earned nor brought about? He opens up the subject of grace […]
Ginger Reduces Chemo Nausea
September 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Car sickness is not the only form of nausea where the common herb, ginger, might come to your aid. Research also shows it to be better than placebo when used to treat seasickness, morning sickness and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Nausea and vomiting are the most significant influences on quality of life in patients […]
Older Vegetarians Take Note
September 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you eat tofu and drink soy milk? Good for you, right? Less allergenic, right? Soy products have been promoted as health smart, with Japanese statistics for breast cancer, etc used as evidence. Some even go so far as to list tofu in their personal collection of “superfoods”. Before you throw another tofu kebab on […]
No Complaints in Whinge-free Zone
September 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here’s some cheap insurance for longevityboomers against becoming “cranky old *****” as opposed to lovely old smilies. But you can’t just buy it. You have to work for it. No excuses now because the word’s out that we have “plastic” brains. In other words we have the ability to change. So when the script in […]
Olive Leaf Extract for Hypertension
September 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Looking for natural ways to control blood pressure? Olive leaf extract (OLE) is a herbal extract used medicinally in Mediterranean countries over thousands of years. In the last 50 years, olive leaf extract, together with its active ingredient oleuropein, has been the subject of a number of European scientific studies. Researchers at the University of […]
The Over 40 Singer
September 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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.
