In women, the answer is YES! Your attitude can affect how you age. You have some control over living like “This and Not That”. Learn more about aging gracefully and having the life you desire in retirement! Optimism and Healthy Aging in Women Optimism, the expectation that good things will happen, is associated with healthier…
Glutathione is your body’s primary antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your cells from oxidative stress and genetic damage. Glutathione is a tripeptide made of 3 simple amino acids: glycine, L-glutamic acid and L-cysteine. It is a difficult molecule to manufacture, requiring multiple steps. However, your body has the ability to recycle glutathione.
Many factors influence longevity. To answer the question of whether an optimistic attitude plays a role in living longer, investigators studied more than 700,000 participants. These patients had detailed health, sociodemographic and lifestyle data collected over several decades. Participants also completed validated instruments that measure optimism. In both sexes, higher optimism levels correlated with increased…
As women approach their mid-forties, these questions begin to form: Should I consider Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)? When sleep becomes more difficult. When we become moody, irritable even angry. And even though we eat the same, we cannot maintain our weight. And the list goes on. Prior to 2002, it was somewhat standard for…
“Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be” Abraham Lincoln Happiness is often talked about as a cute catchphrase not a topic for serious scientists. However, the research is growing in this arena. There is actually a Center for Health and Happiness at Harvard University! We are beginning to…
It is estimated that < 50% of Americans get the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Many of those that achieve 8 hours require sleep aids to get that precious sleep. There are many reasons that sleep eludes us. Insomnia is one of the constant complaints that I see in my patients. And it…
Plus a Hormone Balancing Maca Smoothie! Menopause. The biggest problem with menopause is the way our Western culture has characterized this time in a woman’s life. Our society and our medical system treat this as “the end” of beauty, good sex, usefulness and value. The death of our youth. This is the furthest thing from…
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is currently incurable. Pathogenic processes start in the brain decades before symptoms manifest. Lifestyle and diet can modify this risk significantly – especially in select individuals. Engaging in preventative strategies earlier in life is of utmost importance. Some tips: Eat more root vegetables and beans Eat more dark, leafy greens Have nuts…
