As we age, our immune system response capability becomes reduced, which contributes to more infections and more cancers. In my younger years, it never occurred to me to think about my immune system. I never thought that I could help strengthen it by making changes in my lifestyle. I certainly never thought that my immune […]
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“Even though the body appears to be material, it is not. In the deeper reality, your body is a field of energy, transformation, and intelligence.”-Deepak Chopra Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Should you decide to make a purchase, I may earn a small commission. Know that I have tested and approved all the products
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“Unbreakable female bonds can solidify your happiness.” Kristen Fuller, Psychology Today. Ever since I was a little girl, I had an important group of close friends. I didn’t really know how important this fact was for my overall health and elusive happiness until I was much older. Women are each other’s emotional support system. Regardless
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“We need to feel beautiful from the inside out and not the other way around”- Maria Vazquez Castro As I stated in my initial posts, the process of aging is not an easy one for me. I admit that I wouldn’t say I like getting old. Some women come to a peaceful place with their
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“Eating is a sensual act.”-Maria Vazquez Castro It is not an easy task achieving and especially maintaining a healthy weight for most of us, women over 50. However, there are ways to achieve that ideal weight goal. As I have mentioned in previous posts, now is not the time for dieting, starving yourself, counting calories,
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In my last post, I introduced the concept of healthy eating. I also included a list of the ideal types of foods that you should regularly eat for optimal general health. The present article will focus precisely on the opposite, that is, what kind of foods you should avoid in your daily diet to fight
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When I was in my 20s and 30s, I didn’t pay much attention to the quality of the food I ate. Neither was I worried or knowledgeable about the nutritional components of my meals. To be truthful, I was more concerned whether whatever I put in my mouth would make me fat. Fast forward a
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“Among men, sex sometimes results in intimacy; among women, intimacy sometimes results in sex.”–Barbara Cartland When you were younger, you probably didn’t even want to think about older couples having sex. But now that you have entered your fifth decade of life, the thought of sex should be natural. Sex does not stop
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Dating at 50 and beyond When I was researching for one of my previous blog posts-Dating in your 50s– I came across a couple of interesting articles about what the men living in the same decade wanted. I thought it would be a good follow-up topic. As we, women, go through many changes, readjustments, and
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“Walking is the closest thing people have to a wonder drug.” Dr. Thomas Frieden, Former director of the Centers for Disease Control. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. Know that I stand behind all the products I promote. Walking is one of
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