Do you ever wonder why some comedians live to 90-years old and beyond? Both Carl Reiner and Betty white are doing fabulous at 97. (as of this writing) George Burns lived to be 100. Phyllis Diller made it to 95, Abe Vigoda 94, and Milton Berle 93. Dick Van Dyke is still making us laugh and dancing at 93. They may not have been vegan, exercised every day, didn’t smoke or drink to … [Read more...]
How Baby Boomers Can Embrace Hygge for Winter Wellness
Wikipedia defines hygge as “a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.” It’s a Danish word, and no good equivalent seems to exist in American English. Maybe that’s because we invented the rat race, and the two are diametrically opposed. According to HyggeHouse.com, hygge involves living life at a slower pace and adopting an … [Read more...]
6 Ways Your Morning Routine Will Add Quality Years to Your Life
A healthy self-care practice is key to maintaining mental and physical health, but it can be tough to know where to start. Establishing a healthful morning routine can be quite simple and its effects will make it even easier to keep waking up to mindful and peaceful practices. Here are six ways you can integrate into your morning routine. 1. Get a good night’s … [Read more...]
The Omron Avail Wireless TENS Device for Drug-Free Pain Relief
I wrote a post a while back that I was going to be receiving an Omron Avail wireless TENS device to try out and review. Its purpose is to reduce pain without having to use drugs. I’ve had my device for a few weeks and wanted to report on my experience using it. It works with the Omron Tens app that you download from your smartphone using either Google Play or the Apple … [Read more...]
Crystals and Meditation: How to Use Gemstones to Set Intentions
The practice of meditation in some form has been around from the beginning of the human race. Prehistoric man gazed at the stars, Aztecs worshiped the sun, Egyptians built pyramids, Islanders worshiped the sea gods, others prayed to Buddha, Ganesh, Jesus, or other deities. All of them, in some way, used gemstones and other objects of nature to contemplate the meaning of life … [Read more...]
