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Mind, Body & Spirit for WomenSUMMER 2015

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Skin Deep with Britta Aragon

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26 WEIGHT LOSS

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27 BOOK REVIEW

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28 LONGEVITY

Never Stop Growing

29 HEALTHY MIND

The Power of Forgiveness

30 DESTINATIONS

Healthy Destinations

contents5 SUPER FOOD

Tart Cherry Juice

7 NATURAL BEAUTY

Calming, Cooling Kale

13 PET THERAPY

Bringing Home a Puppy

14 EAT FRESH

Edible Weeds & Wild Flowers

16 RECIPE

Dandelion Tea

17 WOMEN WHO INSPIRE

Because I Knew You, I Have Changed for Good

18 COVER STORY

Natural Beauty is More Than Skin Deep

21 WELLNESS

Cellular Regeneration…Regrow a Healthier Body

22 FASHION Spice Up Your Swimwear

this Summer…Long-Term Weight-Loss

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When Will I Be Bigger, Mom?

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Active Americans have caught on to nature’s secret tonic that is delivering musclerecovery big time! What

is this scarlet-colored potion that has athletes buzzing? It is tart cherry juice or tart cherry juice concentrate. The recovery secret lies in its exceedingly high antioxidant levels. Antioxidants are vitamins and phytonutrients that help repair the body from damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress. Tart cherries are exceptional, hosting an ORAC (oxygen radical absorption capacity) value of 12,000-12,500. An ORAC scale is used to test and compare the antioxidant levels of foods. Tart cherries far exceed that of blueberries with an ORAC of 2,400 and raspberries with an ORAC of 1,220. Clearly, tart cherries are antioxidant chart toppers!

Since exercise actually tears down pxvfoh"Ûehuv/"uhvxowlqj"lq"srvw0h{huflvh"muscle soreness, it is important to have a post-exercise recovery regimen. Supplying the body with antioxidants is perhaps the best way to help speed the recovery and repair of muscle tissue. Wduw"fkhuu¦"mxlfh"lv"hvshfldoo¦"ehqhÛfldo"because its vibrant red color is indicative

of a certain type of antioxidant, anthocyanins. Anthocyanins help the body resist oxidative stress and surylgh"qdwxudo"dqwl0lqÜdppdwru¦"properties. Runners everywhere are fdwfklqj"rq"wr"wkhvh"xqltxh"ehqhÛwv1"A study published in the December 2010 issue of "Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports” reported that long distance runners discovered “daily consumption of tart cherry juice concentrate for 5 days before, during, and two days following a marathon resulted in improved strength, ghfuhdvhg"lqÜdppdwlrq/"ghfuhdvhg"levels of oxidized lipids and reduced recovery time. “

Li"wkhvh"ehqhÛwv"duh"qrw"hqrxjk"wr"motivate you to sip a glass of tart cherry juice, melatonin may be the cherry on top. This valuable brain hormone effectively promotes a better night’s rest, which is ultimately the best time for the body to repair and recover. The manifold ehqhÛwv"ri"wduw"fkhuu¦"mxlfh"duh"mxvw"wrr"good to pass up. Tart cherries are an antioxidant powerhouse that can help you rest, recover and rebuild a stronger, healthier body—go get some of the red!

MARATHONERS, WEEKEND WARRIORS, AND EVEN EXERCISE NEWBIES ARE “RUSHING TO THE RED” FOR EXTRAORDINARY MUSCLE RECOVERY.

By Christina Leidenheimer, CPT, CHLC, CPI

The ULTIMATE Pst RECOVERY drink

CHERRY RECHARGE SMOOTHIE Super-natural ingredients:„"1 cup frozen cherries „"1 banana „"1 cup water „"2 oz. non-pasteurized tart cherry juice concentrate

Whip it up:1. Add all ingredients to a blender. 2. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds. 3. Serve and enjoy!

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WHERE TO FIND TART CHERRY JUICE?Since growing in popularity, tart cherry juice is becoming more and

more available. It may be available at your local grocer, but if it is not, you can certainly buy it online. I like Stanton Orchards because they are located in the United States in Montgomery Michigan. Their juice is never pasteurized, gluten-free, non-GMO, allergen-free, cross contamination free, and FDA compliant. www.stantonorchards.com

HOW TO USE TART CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE?Since the juice concentrate is highly concentrated, you will need to

dilute it. Typically, one ounce of cherry juice to seven ounces of water will make a nice glass of cherry juice. You can get creative by mixing it in with fresh squeezed apple juice or lemonade to make a refreshing glass of cherry lemonade.

CHERRY POM PUNCH(Post-workout recovery drink)

Super-natural ingredients:„"1 oz. non-pasteurized tart cherry juice concentrate„"1 oz. fresh pomegranate juice„"6 oz. water„" -1 tsp. stevia

Whip it up:1. Cut the pomegranate in half. Using a manual juice press, squeeze the juice from one-half of the pomegranate.2. Drain the juice from a young Thai coconut and set aside. (If you are in a pinch, you can use coconut water purchased in a carton or glass jar). 3. Measure all ingredients and pour into a glass. Stir well. 4. Sip and enjoy!

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1-MINUTE JUMP ROPE WARM UPStand with your feet a little closer than shoulder-zlgwk"dsduw1"Pdnh"d"vriw"Ûvw"zlwk"hdfk"kdqg/"olnh"you are grabbing an imaginary rope. Bring your hands beside your body and slightly bend your elbows. Slightly shift the weight of your body from your left to right foot, adding a voljkw"krs"wr"vnls0mxps"wkh"lpdjlqdu¦"ursh1"¥rxu"Ûvw"vkrxog"wxuq"vlpxowdqhrxvo¦"dv"if you are turning a rope. Perform exercise for 1-minute.

GETTING BIKINI READY MEANS RIDDING YOUR BODY OF EXCESS FAT. THIS SUPER CHARGED WORKOUT IS DESIGNED TO DO JUST THAT. THROUGH A SERIES OF PLYOMETRIC EXERCISES YOU CAN UP YOUR CALORIE EXPENDITURE, QUICKLY SENDING YOUR BODY INTO

FAT-BURNING MODE.

PLYOMETRICS is well-known in the sports arena as an effective training method used to enhance the power and performance of an athlete. It

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Plyo works the muscles differently than conventional strength training; the movements are quick and sometimes explosive. If your body is not changing or you have hit a plateau, adding plyo moves to your routine will help break your static status. Your body will ehfrph"vwurqjhu/"Ûwwhu/"dqg"ohdqhu1"

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propelling yourself forward with an exaggerated

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TUCK JUMPSStand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms extended in front of you. Bend at the waist and lower your butt to bring your chest to your knees. Use momentum to propel yourself up to a tuck jump; your knees should come close to your chest at the top and bottom of the movement. Perform 10 reps.

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GROWTH. IT COMES IN MANY FORMS. PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL.

FOR KIDS, IT’S ALL ABOUT BEING ABLE TO REACH THE BATHROOM FAUCET, RIDE THE BIG ROLLERCOASTER AT THE AMUSEMENT PARK OR JUST SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT OF THE CAR. Some children grow early while others don’t experience bodily and developmental changes until later in their little lives. The important thing for a child and his or her parent to understand is that, like life, growth is not about the destination but rather the journey. And, since you don’t want to miss even one mile marker along the way, there are lots of different methods you can use to track the trip.

Hang a wall chart. There’s a reason this old stand-by is so

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popular. Most children think of their growth primarily in verticality so they appreciate using a chart that enables them to measure and record their glvwdqfh"iurp"wkh"Ürru1"Exw"eh"vxuh"wr"hang it somewhere where it can stay, because you’ll likely be measuring your little people for well over a decade!

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Plant a progressive garden.Recognizing the passing years of

a child’s life can be just as important as phdvxulqj"khu"lqfkhv1"Sodqw"d"Ürzhu"ru"yhjhwdeoh"jdughq"rq"khu"Ûuvw"eluwkgd¦1"Then each year add one new item to the mix. She will not only be able to see the individual plants grow year after year, she’ll also be able to see the entire project develop as a whole … just like she does. And when she’s old enough, be sure to include her in the garden’s maintenance. It’s a great project for a parent and child to share with each other.

However you chart the journey, just remember that everyone reaches the destination differently. Some drive through the night to get there first while others prefer to take the scenic route and make a few stops along the way. The important thing is that you celebrate every mile marker together. And don’t forget to make predictions or “growth guesses” for the following year with a little prize for whoever comes the closest!

Happy charting!

by Michele Robert Poche

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At this moment in time, I have yetto raise a human child. I have, however,successfully raised a puppy! That furrylittle piranha-monster brought meto my knees—I can't even tell youhow many times I burst into tearsof frustration. To say that my animaltrainer ego was bruised would be anunderstatement.

Bringing home a puppy and raising itby yourself, with a partner, with a friend,or with your family, can be an incredibleexperience that will encourage vastand varied growth. My best advice thatI can give to those who already havea puppy or to those who are lookingto add one to their household is toprepare to make this new baby a majorpriority and surrender to its needs. Willyou be able to do everything you didbefore this new baby came into yourlives? Nope, not in the exact sameway you won't—and that's good! Tohave another living being completelyrely upon you for it's survival is animportant life experience.

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WAIT! BEFORE YOU PULL THAT ANNOYING WEED … CAN YOU EAT IT? SOME WEEDS AND WILD FLOWERS ARE EXTREMELY GOOD FOR YOU, OFFERING LOADS OF NUTRIENTS AND MEDICINAL BENEFITS.

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If your gardeninggloves are wearingout from pulling peskyweeds, you probablyalready know weeds

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The resilience of wildplants is indeed unique,pdnlqj"wkhp"vhoi0vxiÛflhqw"and strong membersof the plant kingdom. Astronger plant is typicallymore nutrient-dense.Because wild plants arenot watered with a gardenhose on a regular basis,they have to seek waterfor themselves, deep withinthe ground; thus, theirroots run deep and spreadfurther than conventionallyjurzq"sodqwv1"Zkdw"L"Ûqg"most astounding aboutwild plants is no humanhas to plant them; Naturedoes the work. And,because Nature is doingthe planting, it’s dutifullygrowing plants that areehqhÛfldo"iru"¦rx"lq"hdfk"season.

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pdq¦"wr"sdvv"e¦1"¥rx"fdq"Ûqg"wkhvh"weeds commercially in many forms suchas juices, teas, tinctures, and capsules, ortake advantage of these wild and freeplants by harvesting them yourself. Youfdq"sodqw"wkhp"lq"¦rxu"edfn"¦dug"ru"Ûqg"them in their natural habitat by foragingfor them. But, before you forage, it’shighly recommended that you educateyourself, as some plants are not edibleand may even be poisonous. Helpfulwebsites like ediblewildfood.com canhelp you identify plants and learn howto use them. You may even be able toÛqg"d"irudjlqj"fodvv"lq"¦rxu"flw¦1"Wkhvh"classes can be a fun, educational, andhealthy walk through the woods.

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Richardson’s husband died of diabetic complications short-ly after the birth of their son, Kadam.

Over the years she began to heal from the heart-breaking loss of her husband, eventually remarrying and having a second son, Jake. While Kadam was cherished as a connection to her younger life, both he and Jake lived and played as broth-ers, thriving and achieving with special talents and skills.

When Kadam was 16 years old, he was the victim of a fatal accident. “I was a typical mom and career woman who never had time for herself,” the Louisiana native reflected. “The day I got the call about Kad-am’s accident, my life changed. You would tend to say that the death of a child changes your life for the worse. But to be honest, it changed my life differently, and some of that change was good.”

Acknowledging that the loss of a child is an experience that leaves a deep wound, she has found a way to deal with death and life.

“I basically could have given up when Kadam died,” she said. “I was not in good phys-ical shape, weighing over 230 pounds. I never took the stairs at work because I couldn’t even walk up the steps. I was out of

breath and couldn’t do much.“I made up my mind to

change. I cut back on what I was eating,” she explained. “I came home every day from work; grabbed Kadam’s cell phone and walked as I listened to his playlists. That was my time to be with him and my time to exercise.”

Facing her grief, with the guidance of a counselor, she volunteered to help coach in a community-swimming program where Kadam was a cham-pion swimmer. “It wasn't easy, physically or emotionally, but it turned out to be a wonderful experience,” she said, adding she felt closer to Kadam when she was at the pool.

Soon, she added swimming laps to her exercise program, helping her lose even more weight while following a low carb, no sugar diet.” In less than a year she lost 70-pounds and dropped down six pant sizes.

“Life has changed for me, forever,” she observed. “It is a different life, but I believe that Kadam gave up his life for me to see what I need to do, like giving back to the community. Kadam’s life taught me that I am strong. Today, it is about losing weight, eating healthy and exercising, and it is also about being happy and moving on in the right direction.”

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Nine years after my diagnosis and treatment my father was diagnosed with colon cancer,” Aragon shared. “It spread

into his lungs and his liver and he had a secondary cancer, brain cancer, and it all came back in the bones. My father fought for eight years and throughout he had all these chemotherapies, radiation, surgeries, and medications. All that caused side effects.”

Using her experience as a make-up artist, she sought to relieve the damage from chemotherapy and medications to her father’s hair, skin and nails by using what she thought were the best available products for sensitive skin. When they burned and irritated his already fragile skin, she looked closely at the list of ingredients and was shocked. “Not only were there allergens and irritants in the product, but also it was full of carcinogens, hormone disruptors and other ingredients that had been linked to health issues,” she remembered. “First I wondered, why? Why were these ingredients in these products? Not only in the ones I was using for him, but also in the products my mother and I were using. Then there was anger. I became very protective. My father was my everything, my best friend. So I started researching and monitoring everything that came into our home. I bought natural, organic products from a health food store, but those weren’t effective on his sensitive, compromised skin. I was at a loss and there really wasn’t a lot of information out there. I was very frustrated with that.”

That experience inspired her to become an advocate for safe skincare. She founded Cinco Vidas, a company devoted to raising awareness about toxins in personal care products, food, and the environment, for one reason only—to try to reduce risk of disease and help save lives. Her work, which ranges from speaking engagements and writing to a toxin-free line of skin care products, is dedicated to her father’s legacy. Translated as “Five Lives” in Spanish, honors her father who battled klv"zd¦"wkurxjk"Ûyh"uhrffxuuhqfhv"ri"

the cancer. “My father passed away August 7,

2007 and it was a pivotal moment in my life,” she says. “I thought, I have this gift now, the gift of experience that I had with the disease, with my father and caregiving for him, alongside my mother, and all this research and all these things I found out. If I had to go through this, I’m sure many people had to go through this also.”

Khu"Ûuvw"surmhfw"zdv"fuhdwlqj"wkh"resource she wished her parents had when she had cancer and that she had looked for when caring for her father. Her Cinco Vidas blog speaks to those suffering from the side effects of cancer treatment and from skin conditions like chronic dryness and eczema. It’s a site where people share stories of what did and didn’t work for them, and an expert resource highlighting safe, natural solutions while raising awareness of what using potentially harmful chemicals can do. The blogging led to the publication in 2011 of DudjrqÑv"Ûuvw"errn/"When Cancer Hits.

A complete guide for those diagnosed with cancer, When Cancer Hits bridges the gap between the grfwruÑv"riÛfh"dqg"hyhu¦gd¦"olylqj1""ÎWkh"Ûuvw"wzr"fkdswhuv"duh"derxw"doo"the chemicals that are around you, understanding how the skin absorbs what we put on it, really talking about what your routine is and how you look at what your chemical count is. We talk about how to lighten your toxic load by natural and organic means, by avoiding certain ingredients. We talk about emotional coping and how to detox emotionally. Then I go into each body part, suggesting some natural solutions while going through chemo and radiation. Some chapters are about nutrition and one of the chapters is about complementary therapies like reiki, massage and pet therapy. What you can do to detox the body whether you’re going through cancer treatment or not.

Several years ago, Aragon founded CV Skinlabs™, an innovative line of natural skin care products especially for those with sensitive skin, chemical

LIVE A HEALTHY, TOXIN-FREE LIFEBRITTA ARAGON NOT ONLY TEACH-ES ABOUT LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFE, SHE LIVES IT TOO! HERE ARE SOME OF HER TOP TIPS:

‰ Eat Real Food. Let go of packaged, processed food and go back to basics! See how it changes your attitude, skin conditions, sleep, mental state and energy levels. Eat organic and free range to limit exposure to pesticides, antibiotics and cortisol.‰ Get Rid of Sugar. Sugar is nothing more than a legal drug and it is so disrup-tive – at a cellular level and at a mental level. It breaks down your immune system.‰ Tgoqxg"KpÛcoocvqt{"Hqqfu0"These include sugar, gluten, soy, caffeine and alcohol.‰ Sleep! A good night’s sleep changes so much. Create a sleep time that works for your, removing electronics an hour or two before bed, dimming the lights, having decaffeinated tea, taking a bath, or reading. Make sure you’re getting 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep. ‰ Have Fun! Is there joy in your day? Your bank account, what you have, or your ohyho"ri"dfklhyhphqw"grhv"qrw"ghÛqh"vxf-cess. If you’re not having fun doing it, why do it? That’s a hallmark of health.‰ Tgncvkqpujkru0"Krz"ixoÛoolqj"duh"¦rxu"relationships? Is it give and take? Are you getting your needs met or are you just around people who bring you down and don’t support you?‰ Reduce Your Toxic Load. Do it for everything your bring into your home. Your cleaning products, personal care products, and make-up.‰ Self-Care. Are you taking enough time to take care of yourself? Are you taking hqrxjk"wlph"wr"jlyh"wr"¦rxuvhoi"ÛuvwB"Sxw"wkh"r{¦jhq"pdvn"rq"¦rxuvhoi"Ûuvw$""Wkhq"there’ll be time and energy to help others.


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sensitivities and other skin conditions. Aragon pulled together a team of leading dermatologists, toxicologists, chemists and product developers, to create a product free of any ingredient that is even minutely linked to cancer, hormone disruption or other khdowk"lvvxhv1"""Khu"whdp"vshflÛfdoo¦"researched ingredients that were suryhq"wr"fdop"grzq"lqÜdppdwlrq1"“Anything natural that had any kind of data or studies that had been done I wanted to know about them,” she said. “My concern was, of course, the products had to be natural and organic but I needed them to work.”

Three ingredients: turmeric, reishi mushroom and Alpha Bisabolol were chosen for their outstanding dqwl0lqÜdppdwru¦/"dqwl0r{lgdqw"dqg"dqwl0klvwdplqh"ehqhÛwv1"Wrjhwkhu"wkh¦"create the Tri-Rescue complex™ which is in every formula for CV Skinlabs™.

Twenty-four years in remission, Aragon is living a healthy, happy life. Passionate about what she does, she “walks the talk” in everything she does and uses; from her personal care products to what she eats. “I love how I feel,” she enthused. “It’s very important for me to manage my energy and my output because when I’m so passionate about things, I can forget about self-care and that’s what my book is all about. I have to really ground myself and center myself.

Aragon’s energy, her inner and outer beauty, and most importantly her down-to-earth outreach continues to inspire. And she gives no indication that she will be slowing down any time soon. Dedicated to healthy, non-toxic living and safe self-care her horizons include another book, global speaking engagement, awareness workshops while adding appropriate products to her skin care line. “It’s about the vision. The vision is way bigger than me. When you see what you’re doing is really helping people and creating awareness, it’s really a service, getting the word out and educating as many

people as possible.”Through it all, she never forgets

the man who inspired it all. “I feel closer to my father now than I did when he was alive. I’ve grown up; I had a lot of challenges that have come up. I’ve had the opportunity to look at myself, and as I’ve grown the business, I’ve grown but instead of having someone to have conversations with, which I still do, I now have him in my heart and I

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feel him in my meditations. I feel him in the guidance I get. He’s been a big, big business partner! All the decisions that have been made have been very much done with my dad. I connect with whatever I feel, that inner knowing, that feeling when I don’t know where to go, I turn to him, I talk and I feel guided in some way.”

I believe that the breakdown of the body really starts in the mind. It starts the moment I’m not present. It starts the moment that I let things slide. It starts the

moment I don’t honor my boundaries.

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Cells are encased and protected by a durable – but also permeable – casing called the membrane. Cellular membranes are made largely of fat, so it’s important to ingest the right kinds of fat in order to build healthier, more resilient membranes. Eating non-saturated fats, especially the Omega-3 fatty acid, ensures your cells’ membranes stay in good shape. Saturated fats and trans-fats make less durable raw material, meaning the cell grows more susceptible to collapse or malfunction. You can add more omega-3 to your diet by lqfoxglqj"Üd{"vhhgv/"vhvdph"vhhgv/"khps"vhhgv/"ru"fkld"vhhgv"to your diet. These can be added to smoothies or oatmeal to boost the nutritional value.

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CELLS MAKE UP THE BASIC BUILDING BLOCKS OF ALL LIFE. HEALTHY CELLS MEAN A HEALTHY BODY; CELLS CLOGGED WITH TOXINS OR IN DISREPAIR FROM POOR DIET AND EXERCISE MAY LEAD TO DISEASE, ILLNESS, AND OTHER SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. THE RIGHT DIET CAN REPAIR AND REJUVENATE CELLS THROUGHOUT THE BODY!

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saying the Feminist Revolution has“stalled” partly because women ping-pong their priorities between personaland professional ambitions.

Women “pull back” from theirprofessional and personal goals,Sandberg says, remaining polite andobedient while more aggressive,assertive men rise past them on thecorporate ladder. She backs up herpoints with clear evidence and harddata: women are still paid almost 25%less for the same work and they occupyrqo¦"rqh"lq"Ûyh"FHR"srvlwlrqv"dprqj"Fortune 500 companies.

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Brain training helps you feel more motivated and excited about the future. It’s never too late to start.

Why not start training your brain today? How? One proven way is to learn a new language. According to Pub Med Central of Canada, research has shown that bilingual speakers have higher levels of cognitive control than comparable monolinguals, especially at older ages.

There are many helpful websites for learning a second language. For example, YouTube is helpful for learning ASL. Sign language is a great tool for brain stimulation because capturing visual details keeps the neurons firing. Why not get the whole family involved? It will make learning a new language easier if you have someone that shares your interest.

There are some very interesting websites designed to increase brain activity. Enhance your memory and focus at lumosity.com or fitbrains.com.

Don’t limit yourself. Mix it up and have fun!

IS IT POSSIBLE THAT AS WE GROW OLDER IN YEARS, WE HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE CHOICES THAT KEEP US YOUNGER IN MIND AND BODY? THE ANSWER IS A RESOUNDING “YES!”

Choosing a brain-healthy lifestyle can slow down and even prevent many of the maladies that make us feel “old”.

The brain is amazing at any age. It’s an organ of change. Neuroscience shows that every time we learn something new the brain alters itself. In a sense, it never stops growing. If you learn even one new bit of information, tiny brain cells will make new connections. In the past it was believed

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Scientists are researching how people can keep their brains sharp and prevent cognitive decline. The National Institutes of Health conducted a recent study which shows the benefits of mental training. 2,802 adults aged 65 and older who participated in sessions of mental training. The results: The training not only improved their cognitive functioning in daily activities in the months after the training, but continued to show long-lasting improvements when tested 5 years later. Amazing!

“How old would you be if you didn’t know

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In a study called “Forgive to Live,” psychologist Loren Toussaint and colleagues found that the inability to forgive others may predict an earlier age of death.

That is especially true of conditional forgiveness, when a person desperately waits for an apology. Conditional forgiveness can bear negative energy, as individuals who put demands on their forgiveness typically continue to harbor resentment and grudges.

These negative emotions can especially impair heart health. Staying upset over the past is not good on the ticker. What is more, nursing negative feelings keeps you in a state of stress, and stress can take years off

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Let it goLet it goyour life. This resentment is not always directed at others. Some individuals cannot forgive themselves. This is especially damaging to your mental health, robbing you of joy, peace, and happiness.

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is. Ask yourself what it is doing to you? How much time and energy do you spend dwelling on the matter?

Understand that forgiveness is something you do for others, but it’s mostly an important action you do for yourself. When you harbor resentment, you cannot experience personal growth, true health, or inner calm.

If you truly want to live longer and be healthier and happier, do not wait for others to come to you. Take the first step. Start the process of forgiveness in your own mind and then follow it through with genuine action. When you forgive others unconditionally—without expectations—you are generating superior mind-body health.

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