Have you ever wondered why some medical (or emotional) treatments work for you while other remedies that work for some people don’t work for you. Recently I read this informative post about the PLACEBO EFFECT that everyone could benefit from reading, including doctors, patients and all medical professionals. This placebo effect actually works [...]

  My beautiful Aunt IS aging gracefully.  My memories are filled with years and years of her magnificent, huge holiday dinner events.  The tables (there were often several tables) were filled with large portions of a huge variety of tasty foods – not always healthy, of course.  But those big catered affairs at my aunt’s [...]

In my research and study about the lives of Centenarians and Super Centenarians, I have discovered that one of the most significant factors in healthy aging is creating a support system of friends and family.  Those who live substantial, healthy and productive lives into their later years know something about the value of friendship.   [...]

  “Don’t Be Caught Off Guard by Long Term Care Costs by Guest Blogger Laura Rossman   As you hit a certain age – usually in your 50s – you start hearing more and more about long term care. Thought a lot in your life about day care, but not long term care.   And [...]

Most of us can function quite well as we get older.  It just seems more difficult to get things done.  Now why is that?  Watch this short video and you may finally understand what’s been going on for you.  You are not alone.   Isn’t it nice to know you are not alone? Seriously, if [...]

  Do you shine your light, share your love and feel your own power?  Since the mid-1980′s, I have been practicing the most gentle yet powerful method to let go of darkness, fear and insecurity, called the Rubenfeld Synergy Method.  To assist in bringing this incredible work to the forefront of healing methods, I became [...]

  Are you ready to improve your health and live the active and fulfilled life you want?  TED Talks on Your Health provide insights and the most cutting edge information on how you can heal your body now.   Here is the lineup of the 12 speakers: Stuart Brown shares his research on the physiological [...]

Cheese just might be my favorite food.  As much as I love chocolate and enjoy a sweet pastry from time to time, cheese is often a staple of my diet.  I love the taste of melted cheese with broccoli or spinach in an omelet.  What would veal parmigiani or pasta alfredo be without cheese?  And [...]

Getting divorced is not an easy process, even for two people who do not have children together or children from prior relationships.  There is often an emotional aftermath that can take months or years to overcome.  But adults have resources and can reach out for many different types of assistance – books, counseling, coaching, support [...]

    On Valentine’s Day this year I had the pleasure of interviewing my colleague and friend, Susan Joyce Proctor, about a topic that is dear to my heart “A Diet of Self-Love.”  At first glance, one might think we are merely talking about the concept that it is healthy to love our own self [...]