Aging and Decline

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"Of all the self-fulfilling prophecies in our culture, the assumption that aging means a decline and poor health is probably the deadliest." - Aquarian Conspiracy I complained to a friend of mine about my aching back the other day and she joked that we were just getting old. I had a strong reaction to that statement. Not because I am one of those people who is afraid or upset about my age, but because I don't think my body "falling apart" has to happen just because I am older. Most people … [Read more...]

You’re as young as you feel…and as old as you think!

People like to complain about getting older. But I consider now an excellent time to be middle-aged. Not only is 50 the new 30 (if you eat right, get plenty of exercise, sleep enough, and don't smoke), but there are also advantages to bringing up the rear of the baby-boom generation - especially in this technologically advanced and globally interconnected age. Those of us pushing 50 now were barely 10 years old in 1968, when the Beatles went to India to meditate with the Maharishi. We grew up … [Read more...]

Understand and Release Addictions

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An excerpt from The Body Knows...How to Stay Young: Healthy Aging Secrets from a Medical Intuitive If you're sick, chances are you're addicted to certain foods, behaviors and thoughts. Anything that has power over you and that you have difficulty letting go of is an addiction. For example, dwelling on the past can be just as damaging as being hooked on coffee, alcohol or chocolate, because it holds you back in life. In fact, noted physician and author Deepak Chopra claims that all illness … [Read more...]