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In many ways the mind is a like a muscle that must be exercised in order to stay sharp. As we age, our mental faculties are among the first things to go. This is because it is less likely that older people are engaging in activities that stretch the mind and force it to really get a good workout on a daily basis.
While children and young adults have things like school and work to keep their mind’s sharp, older adults may find themselves with a lot of time on their hands for leisure activities, such as, watching television and sleeping.
Though there is nothing wrong with leisure time, it should be balanced with activities and mental exercises designed to work out the muscle of your mind to ensure it stays strong and sharp as you age.
Why It’s Important
Have you noticed that if you do not practice certain activities, you no longer know how to do them? Perhaps you noticed this when you took a math class after a long summer and concepts you once mastered were suddenly difficult or you arrived at your next musical lesson without bothering to practice and found your were tripping over your scales. Continue reading
Nutritionists and medical professionals alike explain how important it is to get enough calcium in your diet. If you don’t like to drink milk or you’re a vegetarian you may need help meeting the body’s need for this mineral. Here are some easy ways to eat more calcium.
Perhaps your problem isn’t that you’re not getting enough calcium in your diet but that your body doesn’t absorb it like it should. Caffeine, alcohol and salt can inhibit calcium absorption. You could also spend time in the sunshine each day. This will provide vitamin D as well as help your body absorb calcium better. Continue reading
Pranic, Tantric, and Reiki are considered unusual methods of healing. Why are more and more people being drawn to them?
With all the modern medical treatments out there, it may make many wonder why a person would turn to energy healing when they are ill. Here are some possible reasons:
Energy Healing Often Works where Medicine Doesn’t
For those who have tried all available medical methods, energy healing gives them yet one more chance to get well. Often it is the last and only hope some patients believe they have. Continue reading
