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Exercise Good for People Aged 60 or Over

Posted on September 5, 2015 by admin

I know many people who exercise a lot when younger but then “hang up their (football or other exercise) boots” when they reach… 30 or 40 (or some other discrete age threshold). Only 1 in 4 people between 65 and … Continue reading →

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GRATITUDE – August 2015

Posted on September 1, 2015 by admin

1 – I am grateful for the lovely raspberries I just picked from my garden (sorry, no pic, already gone!) 2 – I am grateful I have found a good new arrangement for my hanging baskets 3 – I am … Continue reading →

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Pilates Fitness is Holistic Fitness

Posted on August 7, 2015 by admin

Holistic Fitness I see Pilates Fitness as offering “Holistic Fitness”, meaning fitness, but fitness that is inextricably linked to a fully holistic view of how mind and body work. For me, practising Pilates has been the first step towards realising … Continue reading →

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Probiotics to Reduce Hypertension

Posted on August 7, 2015 by admin

Probiotics to Reduce Hypertension A new study in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension suggests that probiotics (“good” bacteria) may also reduce blood pressure. Probiotics are well known to benefit gut health, the immune system, and possibly even brain health. … Continue reading →

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Drink WATER to Lower Cholesterol, Fight Diabetes, for More Energy and Better Health

Posted on August 3, 2015 by admin

DRINK MORE WATER? You may have received the advice to drink more water “for health reasons” or “to suppress hunger” and even “to lose weight”. But if you found the advice not very compelling, you are not the only one. … Continue reading →

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GRATITUDE – July 2015

Posted on August 2, 2015 by admin

July 1 – I am grateful for today’s lovely outdoor tai chi + berries with cream event July 2 – I am grateful for the “grounding” during “barefoot tai chi” in the garden July 3 – I am grateful for … Continue reading →

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Atrial Fibrillation – How to Rebalance Your Heart with Nutrients

Posted on July 26, 2015 by admin

What is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia. It is an electrical disruption of the rhythm of the heart, causing an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm. AF usually causes the heart’s lower chambers, … Continue reading →

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GRATITUDE – June 2015

Posted on June 30, 2015 by admin

June 1 – I am grateful my job does not generally require me to drive in rush hour traffic June 2 – I am grateful my house keys fell inside my car (not in the street) so I found them … Continue reading →

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Supplementation

Posted on June 1, 2015 by admin

First, eat a GOOD diet! No junk food, lots of WHOLEFOODS… You simply cannot eat junk food all the time, then take a supplement and “fix everything”. Start with a great diet with lots of unprocessed food: veggies, fruit, some nuts … Continue reading →

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GRATITUDE – May 2015

Posted on May 31, 2015 by admin

May 1 – I am grateful I managed to avoid being run over by a cyclist on the pavement outside my house today May 2 – I am grateful for dry weather today while I was out and about May … Continue reading →

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