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Powerful Aging Tip #11

October 7, 2009

A Bonus Tip
Aging is not a disease; it’s a normal stage of a human life. It’s how we THINK about aging that makes it a problem. If we believe the thought viruses prevalent in our society, we will look for those so-called problems of aging. Our very powerful mind will, in fact, create the very [...]

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Healthy Bones, an Overview

October 1, 2009

This guest post is by Damon P. Miller II, MD, ND
Our bones are alive, constantly renewing and rebuilding themselves, and to have strong and healthy bones, there are some simple steps you can take.
The most important drug for your bones is exercise. Gardening and housework are some of the best exercises. Running, walking [...]

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Powerful Aging Tip #10

September 28, 2009

Give back – you’ve gathered a lot of wisdom, so share it.

In Native American cultures, the elders are revered for their knowledge and wisdom. In our society the norm has been to discard the elders, ignore their wisdom, and make fun of the aged.
This has got to stop. We have a great deal of [...]

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I can not do it all myself and be successful

September 18, 2009

A few days ago I was driving back from picking up some flyers I had printed for my BNI meeting when I realized I had more important things to do. I had an “ah ha” moment about how I try to do everything and how it is physically and emotionally impossible. I had thought that [...]

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Powerful Aging Tip #9

September 14, 2009

Spirituality – as practiced under whatever name you call it.

Look for the meaning in your life’s experiences. Find activities and commitments that give you satisfaction and add purpose to your life.
Find activities that enliven you and give you a sense of courage, or heart fullness.
To quote from an interview with Jennifer L. Brower, a [...]

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Good Genes Help

September 12, 2009

On Wednesday, I had the extreme pleasure of re-connecting with my Aunt Gerta and Cousin Sandy after 55 years. Yes, I said 55 years; that’s how long since we had last seen one another.
Several months ago Sandy found me through Ancestry.com. It was very fortuitous as I had been lamenting the fact that I didn’t [...]

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Powerful Aging Tip #8

September 11, 2009

Community and connection – we are social beings and need to interact with others.

Make building social connections a priority. We are at heart pack animals who thrive in the company of others. Studies have shown that older people with at least one close friend have younger cardiovascular systems, healthier stress hormone blood profiles, and [...]

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I am not a “Senior Citizen” — I am an Elder

September 1, 2009

While perusing some elderbloggers blogs, I came across a discussion of the term Senior Citizen v.s. Elder. Language has always intrigued me, so I decided to dig further.
Did you know that Dictionary.com defines a Senior Citizen as:

an elderly or aged person, especially one who is retired or whose principal source of support is a pension [...]

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Powerful Aging Tip #7

August 30, 2009

Good Healthcare – absolutely a must have

OK, I know it can be difficult to find a health care provider that actually listens to you and is a partner in your health rather than a demi-god from on high who dictates to you. But they are out there, and it’s critical to find one (or [...]

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One thing after another

August 23, 2009

Since my last post I’ve gotten sick with the flu, which turned into bronchitis and strep throat, Ick! I’m keeping this short because I’m too darn tired to do much more. I just wanted to be sure to check in with whomever might be reading this to say I’m down, but not out. And [...]

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