We don’t quit laughing because we grow old; we grow old because we quit laughing. That sage advice is gaining momentum as baby boomers climb into their senior years. They are learning that a sense of humor, common sense and a healthy lifestyle can go a long way toward increasing their chances of longevity. The record holder for human longevity is Jeanne Calment of France, who died in 1997 at the age of 122 years. Though a life span that long is rare, improvements in medicine, science and technology during the last century have helped people live longer, healthier lives.
March 2011
What Are The Secrets Of Aging Well?
by Sheila McCormick on March 28th, 2011Natural Remedies For Dry Eye Syndrome
by Sheila McCormick on March 21st, 2011Every time we blink our eyelids spread tears over our eyes to lubricate, moisturize and wash away debris. According to the National Eye Foundation, tears are secreted by specialized glands located around the eye and they are critical to good eye health. Tears contain water to moisturize the eye, oil to lubricate the eye, mucus for even spreading of tears and antibodies to help eyes resist infections. Sometimes tear production becomes imbalanced and the result is dry eyes. An estimated 10 million Americans suffer from dry eyes and it is the number one reason why people visit their eye doctors.
Bee Healthy, Bee Happy – And Feel Super!
by Sheila McCormick on March 14th, 2011If you were stuck on a desert island with only one thing to eat, which food would you chose? Chocolate? Nah, sorry. Corn? Doubtful. Brown rice? Maybe. While brown rice is thought to contain the perfect balance of acidity and alkalinity, it might have what you need to survive, but you sure wouldn’t thrive on brown rice alone. So what food do you think you could survive and flourish with, on our imaginary desert island? Well, the answer might surprise you, but it’s bee pollen. Bee pollen has been shown to be one of nature’s most completely nourishing foods. Bee
Millions Of Americans Take Supplements For Optimal Health
by Sheila McCormick on March 4th, 2011Although the swine flu pandemic has cast a dark shadow on our country in many ways, there has been one silver lining – people are becoming more proactive in protecting their health. People who once scoffed at the idea of using nutritional supplements are now heading to their local pharmacies and health food stores in search of natural immune system boosters. As a country we have become more aware of the importance of healthy living habits such as adequate rest, exercise, proper nutrition and hand washing to prevent the spread of germs. Proper nutrition is our number one defense against