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 HEALTH  WELLNESS &  RESEARCH


This section is for YOU-  people who understand that the larger part of maintaining good health and wellness, on many levels remains in YOUR grasp. Taking good care of you can mean setting aside personal time to pay attention to obvious or subtle  indicators of your well-being. It can mean exploring news and research  you encounter when you scroll on down... .


counteract loneliness

THE SELF-GUIDED TOUR
TO DRAW BEYOND HEARTACHE IS

HERE



" Loneliness
is now recognized
as a bigger health risk
than obesity
or smoking."






CANCER RESEARCH:

Researchers at the University of Washington reportedly discovered that a certain herb by itself can cause 28% reduction in breast cancer cells, but when it was combined with iron, it can eliminate up to 98% of the cancer cells without affecting the normal cells.   “Not only does it appear to be effective, but it’s very selective,” Professor Lai said. “It’s highly toxic to the cancer cells, but has a marginal impact on normal breast cells.”

When the researchers at UW tested  artemisinin-based compound on human leukemia cells, they discovered that it was highly selective at targeting and killing cancer cells.

The chemistry professor at UW and the leading author of the study, Dr Tomikazu Sasaki reported:  “The artemisinin-based compound is like a special agent planting a bomb inside the cell. This compound is selective and effective for eliminating different cancers including leukemia, breast and prostate in laboratory animals”.

In 2011, Tu was awarded the prestigious Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for her discovery. The discovery of artemisinin is reportedly being considered for a Nobel Prize in Medicine.



CANCER RESEARCH

The discovery of artemisinin

  reportedly IS being considered

for a Nobel Prize in Medicine



ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH    


Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Journal, 2013-  found brain shrinkage was reduced by 90 percent in particular areas of the brain most vulnerable in Alzheimer's.Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid lower levels of homocysteine may reduce Alzheimer's disease risk.



STRESS RESEARCH

RESEARCH- Medical News today-   Holy Basil can help the body to adapt to and cope with stress by reducing the stress hormone cortisol in the blood stream. It is also said to rejuvenate adrenal glands. This is backed up by research.

Good news for inflammatory wellness challenges such as arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases- "extracts of O. tenuiflorm (Holy Basil) were shown to reduce swelling by up to 73%, 24 hours after treatment".

Possibly of interest to Post50 Older Adults- “Holy Basil extract was effective at killing off harmful molecules and preventing damage caused by some free radicals in the liver, brain and heart.”

 Purdue University reports, “Given the high relative antioxidant activity of selected basils, these plants could constitute new sources of antioxidant phenolics in the diet... .”


CAUTIONS

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  • You may choose to select organic basil which has not been irradiated, a process that can destroy basil’s vitamin C and beneficial carotenoids.

  • Basil may interact with prescription medications, vitamins and supplements.
  • Consult your doctor before using basil, particularly if you have diabetes and are being treated with insulin-lowering medications.



POTENTIALLY HARMFUL  
INGREDIENTS

find the correct ANSWERS  BELOW
 
in the  BODY CARE SECTION


 WHICH OF THESE "COMMONLY FOUND IN HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS"  INGREDIENTS  IS POTENTIALLY HARMFUL TO YOUR HEALTH? SCROLL DOWN FOR CORRECT ANSWERS.


___ parabens
___ petroleum
___ propylene or butylene glycol

___ sodium lauryl sulfates

___ phthalates
___ artificial dyes

___ synthetic fragrances



CREATE A HEALTHY HOME



"Here is a way to maximize livability  at home that includes Everybody and is not  dependent on age or physical ability... ."


Create a healthy living space.

Talk about, plan, design, and create a beautiful and  functional home designed for a today and tomorrow and keep it budget-friendly.

A self-guided tour is HERE.


Create a healthy living space - feather your nest in a home re- imagined.


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 7-POINT WELLNESS CHECKLIST



Start with a checklist of seven (7) wellness indicators. Answer  YES - MAYBE-  or - NO


1. I am into a positive lifestyle and/or am willing to make positive lifestyle changes.
YES ___ MAYBE ___ NO ___

2. I actively pursue good nutrition and exercise as part of my wellness plan.
YES ___ MAYBE ___ NO ___

3. I like the idea of making educated choices and try to do that.
YES ___ MAYBE ___ NO ___

4. It feels important to me to emphasize good health principals in my daily life.
YES ___ MAYBE ___ NO ___

5. Setting realistic goals is one key to staying on track for living a healthy lifestyle.
YES ___ MAYBE ___ NO ___

6. I pay attention to the types and amount of fat content, sugar and sodium content in foods that I serve and eat.
YES ___ MAYBE ___ NO ___

7. I exercise on a regular basis.
YES ___ MAYBE ___ NO ___



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The National Academy of Sciences Journal reported that brain shrinkage could be reduced by as much as 90 percent in particular areas of the brain most vulnerable in Alzheimer's. Vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid lower levels of homocysteine may reduce Alzheimer's disease risk.

REVIEW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON  SAFE SUPPLEMENTS



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WELLNESS - sustainable excellence on levels of body, mind and spirit- is of great interest to many people today. Post-50-People  tend to dismiss outmoded aging stereotypes. These mature adults intend to apply "TLC" to overall health.

More and more people in the "encore phases" of life happily look toward integrative health care.

Practitioners say this model works- regardless of a person's age. At The Sage Companion Project, we note that  "boomers" and people in their late 60s and 70s actually influence age-friendly technologies and , as a consumer group, have a powerful  say in the direction of their own future... The Boomer Effect.


these models are
NOT SET IN STONE


RESOURCE LINKS

AGEISM  AGELESS

AGE-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

SHIFT

a new vision of wellness

is replacing outmoded ideas
that seemed

 hard-sculpted (graphic)  in tradition




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GOOD HEALTH & BODY CARE



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State-of-the-art adults actively  seek a new vision of aging well. In answer to your requests, below are resources for SKIN , HAIR, DIET & NUTRITION, FITNESS & EXERCISE. Let us know what you discover!


JuiceBeauty.com FREE SAMPLES


 USDA certified organic skin care products with this label

use non-toxic  formulations

without potentially harmful

ingredients.


POTENTIALLY HARMFUL INGREDIENTS

these ingredients
ARE
potentially harmful

___ parabens
___ petroleum
___ propylene or butylene glycol
___ sodium lauryl sulfates
___ phthalates
___ artificial dyes
___ synthetic fragrances





   HEALTHY COOKING - FOOD & WINE



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It matters not how old you are- feeling good is a wonderful thing. Whether you are looking into the benefits of a healthy indoor environment, the label on vitamins to make sure they are safe supplements , relaxing with your meditation DVD, or eating an inspired Mediterranean diet, your personal wellness deserves your special attention and care.

    DIET &    

NUTRITION


INVESTIGATE THE INTEGRATIVE APPROACH

More and more, older adults are choosing an integrative approach to wellness.

RESOURCE LINKS

Safe Supplements

The New Model- Holistic
The Art of Medicine

Weight Issues
Coach Yourself Thin

The Myth-Decrepit

I Don’t Need Vitamins

Vitamin B12 Deficiency and the "blahs"

FITNESS  &    EXERCISE 


Professor Fred's
Fitness Finesse

DISCLOSURE


WELLNESS Attitude Quiz



How you perceive yourself can be a personal and conscious choice. And that is a choice anyone can make in just the time he or she reads this page."




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USE YOUR INFLUENCE!

DEMAND EXCELLENT PRODUCTS

The Wright Stuff
  •  Boomer Consumers:  Your buying power and influence no longer can be ignored.
  •  You influence and inform the marketplace
  • The Sage Companion Project calls this THE BOOMER EFFECT .
  • Use your clout to change the way  aging is perceived.
  • Exert major economic and cultural impact. 




SELECT READINGS: For people who are interested in maintaining good health and wellness, on many levels. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW this is a choice that remains in YOUR grasp. Type in the topic you choose to research here.



Why our increasing life expectancy necessitates the development of empathetic technologies that help create products and experiences that will improve the quality of our longer lives.


VIDEO-- AT THE M. I. T.  AGE LAB  with  Dr. Joe Coughlin


"Older persons do not believe they are as bad off as younger people think they believe."

Dr. Charles Schewe














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