Homeopathy – How Does It Work?
Homeopathy rests on this simple idea: Treat an illness by administering, in very small dosages, a substance capable of provoking the symptoms that it has. The defenses of the organism are thus stimulated, and enable the body to combat the illness by itself.
In many parts of the world homeopathy is practiced widely as the main form of medicine.
Grandma Nature
Carrots For Healthy Aging
The orange substance in carrots is beta-carotene. Beta-carotene contains lutein and lycopene. Both substances are very important for general good eyesight and night vision. Beta-carotene is also thought to reduce some cancers.
Some nutrients disappear and the color becomes less bright as soon as the carrots are picked. This indicates the loss of some of the healthy nutrients in the vegetable.
To get the greatest benefit:
Carrots provide an easy snack. Eat them often to benefit from the beta-carotene they provide.
Grandma Nature
Avocados For Healthy Aging
An avocado a day can be very helpful for your heart health.
Avocados contain high levels of vitamin E, iron and potassium. Even though they are high in fat, it is the good fat, which controls cholesterol levels and is important to heart health.
In addition avocado contains as a substance that, when it is eaten in the evening, helps to improve sleep and relaxation.
Add avocado to your salads, eat it directly out of its skin, or enjoy it in guacamole. There are many ways to add avocado to your diet for healthy aging.
Grandma Nature
Lettuce For Healthy Aging
Lettuce is loaded with nutrients. There are many different varieties of lettuce and they are all rich in vitamins A, C and K, and in dietary fibers. Minerals, especially iron, are also found in lettuce.
It seems that the romaine or cos salad, as it is called, has the highest level of nutrients among the green leaf lettuces. However, the mixture of green and red small leaf salad found today is the most valuable because of the phytonutrients – the mixture of colors. The darker the leaves the richer the lettuce is in nutrients.
To enhance the nutritional value use olive oil in the dressing.
Grandma Nature
Beetroots for Healthy Aging
Beetroots were used initially to treat liver conditions. They contain a substance, which detoxifies the colon. Beetroots are thought to aid in eliminating some cancers. Containing an amino acid, which keeps the intestines healthy, when roasted beetroots still maintain health benefits.
One delicious way to eat them is to cut them up into little cubes and add them to your salad.
Grandma Nature
Three Keys To Prevent Cataracts As You Age
It is fairly common to develop cataracts as we age, especially since we are living so much longer.
You can delay, and in some cases even prevent, the development of cataracts by leading a healthy life style, it has been proven.
Unfortunately, as of today the only cure is surgery. Fortunately, It is a fairly routine operation.
Grandma Nature
Broccoli For Healthy Aging
Broccoli is a powerhouse vegetable for the body. It contains vitamins A, B and C, which boost the body’s antioxidant level. This is especially essential as one ages in order to balance the chemicals in the body. An imbalance of them can cause heart disease or even some cancers. Broccoli is packed with iron and contains lots of fiber.
Grandma Nature
Daylight Saving Time For Healthy Aging
This is the season when we spring our clocks forward for daylight saving.
Daylight saving time has been proven to be healthier for children and adolescents than standard time. As the days are longer they are outdoors for a longer period of time thus getting more sun and exercise by being more active playing or doing sports. This has a positive effect on obesity and on general wellbeing.
The same can be said for older folks who work in the garden for longer periods, for example, or who may go out more often during the summer evenings thus keeping more active, which is good for healthy aging. So take advantage of the extra daylight to exercise and move.
Grandma Nature
Healthy Fats For Healthy Aging
Avocado is a good source of healthy fat and can be heated to a high degree.
Attention must be made as to which fats can be cooked on high heat. Non-virgin olive oil is one. In addition to olive oil, now a known heart-oil, there are others, which are as beneficial such as walnut oil, sesame oil, grape seed oil and pumpkin seed oil.
With such diverse taste in all of them, choosing which oil on which food is a personal choice.
Grandma Nature
The Doctor’s Advice
“You have brittle bones”
the doctor said,
(in very somber tones)
“but years ahead
to be a bit more positive
and optimistic every day,
you’ve verve and joy with which to live,
and Age Esteem along the way!”
Written by Alexandra Taylor for AgeEsteem®
