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Archive for February, 2009

Recent studies find that excess sugar can affect your brain causing memory loss and Alzheimer’s.

Too many sodas, donuts, pop tarts or whatever sugary mix you are eating, could be destroying your mind’s thinking capacity.

Studies were performed on mice and humans. Sugar fed mice gained 17% more fat and their brains showed evidence of Alzheimer’s disease more than the control mice.

The “Sugar Mice” performed worst on test and had twice the amount of plaque deposits.

There seem to be a link to diabetes as well. Although its not completely understood. But it seems that common sense says its sugar and insulin.

A Swedish study reports that humans with borderline dibetes have 70% increase risk of developing dementia.

Tight control of blood sugar may reduce Alzheimer’s risk.

The aging process seem to results from toxic reaction of free radicals. So eat your fresh produce and cut back on processed foods.

You combat free radicals with antioxidants. So give yourself a fighting chance.

So you see that its important to control your blood sugar levels. Have a check up and stop over dosing on sugar.

Many sugar substitutes are just as bad as sugar.

We do need some sugars but these are easily attain by eating a healthy diet.

Studies have shown that rising blood sugar levels target the part of the brain that concerns memory.

Now you have another reason to live healthy. To save your sanity.

BTW exercise lowers blood sugar levels. So get moving!

 Almost everyone wants to feel younger unless you are a teenager. You peek at the mirror and say “Who is That?” Wondering why you look so tired and don’t quite feel like to would should.

Soon you will be smiling as you read and put these tips and techniques to practice. Feeling the power of choice you receive a new satisfaction and peace knowing that you can change unwanted traits to ones that you love.

Imagine yourself with a beautiful smile, slender and doing the things you really enjoy easily and with gusto.

Most of these natural ways to feeling younger are economical and could actually save you money in the long run by providing you with long-lasting health and happiness.

So, here we go. Let’s start with diet. Not “go on a diet”, but what you eat everyday. A lifestyle if you will.

Diet

For anti aging benefits you want to eliminate as much fast food and processed food as possible. Start eating more fresh produce such as vegetables, fruits and nuts. Be sure to include some raw food as well. This will keep you brimming with antioxidants and other nutritional foods.

You will find that these foods will fill you up without adding empty calories like processed foods do.

Needless to say that’s just the beginning.

Exercise

You want to exercise because its an investment with great payoff for you in a very beneficial way. Even if its only walking you will enjoy the health benefits that will build upon themselves day after day. Go to the park. Enjoy a sport, garden in your yard or what ever you can do that  will motivate you. Start slowly if needed then build up each day to a better you.

Emotions and Mental Outlook

Emotions and your mental attitude can play a huge role in how you feel and look. This can contribute to you either feeling old or young. Just being happy will make you younger.

If you feel stuck then there are ways that you can get unstuck and improve your mood. These can be things like a hobby, joining a group or exploring alternative therapies. But I’m getting ahead of myself. You will discover more about that below.

Supplements

Taking the correct supplements can help you feel more youthful. Especially if you aren’t absorbing the necessary nutrients from your diet. Just be sure that they are top quality and preferably organic. Check with your doctor first for safety.

Prevention

Prevention is probably the easiest way to stay-off old age symptoms No matter what your age its not too late. Start today and begin your new life now.

Alternative Therapy

There are quite a few alternative therapies that can benefit you and keep you young. Some great ones are Acupuncture, Acupressure, EFT (emotional Freedom Technique), Chinese Energetics, Guided Imagery and Yoga.

Of course there are even more that you could explore such as Hypnotism and Light Therapy.

Fact is that the above 6 points about gaining your health and youth back could be the turning point in your life. If you decide to take action today and realize your full potential you will become a happier and younger you.

What this boils down to is to use common sense, explore your options, have fun and start doing it now.

Best of youth to you.

 Anti Aging Tactics

Here’s the Deal… Tuesday is “Fat Tuesday” the day before Lent. If you are Catholic it could be your last chance to spurge before Lent.

I try not to eat too many sweets but I still do eat some. Thinking about giving up donuts, muffins and ice cream.

My strong hunch is that many of you may be doing something similar.

Fact is that they say if you give up something for at least 21 days you can kick the habit. So that works out pretty well!

Needless to say, if you text and drive at the same time that’s a great thing to consider giving up. Here’s more… You could be saving a life!

Good luck to you…

The phrase “You only use 10% of your brain” is a myth. It’s more likely that we only use 10% of our imagination.