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. […]
Gift of Music
June 23, 2012 by 2 Comments
Goodbye to Mozart Effect Man. The worlds of music and healing said goodbye in early June, 2012, to Don Campbell, author of “The Mozart Effect” and leader in the field of transformative music and therapeutic sound. Don popularised the idea of the Mozart effect to explain the new ways of using music for health, education […]
Earthing, Grounding and Electrosensitivity
June 23, 2012 by 1 Comment
“Earthing”, a term coined by Clinton Ober, refers to “connecting ourselves to the surface of our planet by sitting, standing or walking barefoot on the Earth”. When we think of nature as healer we usually think of fresh, natural food, clean water and sunshine. How many people realize that the earth herself is a powerful […]
Do You Experience Sleeping Problems?
April 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Would you like to sleep like a baby? Lactium is one of the latest natural sleeping aids which is derived from the milk protein, casein, the peptide that causes a newborn to look like it is in seventh heaven after breastfeeding. As adults we lose the capacity to generate this substance from milk in the […]
Losing Sleep Makes You Fat!
April 22, 2012 by 1 Comment
Can chronic sleep deprivation cause weight gain? Do poor sleep habits lead to food cravings and an insatiable appetite? Researchers now suspect that lack of sleep may be a key factor behind the current obesity epidemic, but low blood sugar is not the cause. Two research studies from early 2012 illustrate how those of us […]
Tried Tai Chi?
April 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
Many claim that this gentle martial art can help reduce stress, improve sleep, increase energy and improve balance and flexibility. It involves a range of slow movements that that have been practiced for centuries. Tai Chi is not a religious practice although its roots date back to the ancient Chinese philosophy of balance and harmony. […]
Tai Chi Helps Chemobrain
April 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
Tai chi is a gentle approach to exercise and relaxation that is ideal for anyone experiencing a lower level of fitness or general slow-down after surgery. It can be adapted for various disabilities (including wheelchairs). Tai chi has been practised for many years as a stress-management technique to improve cancer survival. The side effects of […]
