By Sam Whiting On Monday, March 24, Dr. Ephraim P. Engleman turns 103. He doesn’t come into the office on Mondays, but the next day he’ll be driving the Cadillac Eldorado up from his home in San Mateo to UCSF Medical Center in Parnassus Heights. Q: When was the last time someone asked to see someContinue reading “Keep breathing, says a 103 yr old arthritis expert”
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Financial Planningfor Chronic Disease: Parkinson’s Disease
One of the issues many older adults face is learning to live with a chronic disease (in many cases, having to learn to live with more than one chronic disease). A chronic disease is a serious illness that develops over time. It may be managed but is unlikely to be cured. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic condition. Other examplesContinue reading “Financial Planningfor Chronic Disease: Parkinson’s Disease”
Sleep, stress and cancer cells
The Human Circadian Rhythms RT² Profiler PCR Array profiles the expression of 84 key genes defining and regulating the biological clock. Synchronization, or “entrainment”, of the circadian clock occurs via light stimulus of the hypothalamic suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) in the brain and via hormone signaling from the SCN in peripheral tissues. Interacting positive and negativeContinue reading “Sleep, stress and cancer cells”
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Do you have unclaimed money from State Controller of California
Do you know that the State of California holds unclaimed property for many Californians? Do you think that you may be one of them? Well, now you are able to go to the California State Controller and search by your name to see if in fact there is money waiting for you. On October 18,Continue reading “Do you have unclaimed money from State Controller of California”
Should I max out my 401k contribution?
When your company matches your tax-deferred savings, then take the free money. But do you know why the IRS wants you to save tax-deferred now. Because later on, after it grows and accumulate, it will be taxed at close to 50% before you reach the age of 59.5 yrs old. When you invest money inContinue reading “Should I max out my 401k contribution?”
Vitamin B12 in fish and what to do before your medical test
Vitamin B12 helps to produce red blood cells, myelin, DNA, and other neurological tissues. For this reason, it plays a key role in the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system. B12 also helps to regenerate folate in the body. Food sources: Sardines 189 cals 337.9% Salmon 158 cals 236.2% Tuna 147 cals 110.8% Cod 96 cals 109.1%Continue reading “Vitamin B12 in fish and what to do before your medical test”
Virgin Coconut Oil “Brain Food” to Prevent Alzheimer’s by Dr. Mercola
Be Your Own Herbalist and how to avoid needing health insurance by Nina Price
An herbal kit to boost your immune system by Nina Price When you or your family get colds, how long are you out of commission? Most of us can’t afford to be out of commission for a week or two. Even a few days away from work and daily responsibilities can be a challenge. ButContinue reading “Be Your Own Herbalist and how to avoid needing health insurance by Nina Price”
Relationships, work and spirituality by Amit Sood “Guide to Stress-free living”
Spirituality is associated with meaning in life. Cultivating a deeper spirituality means embodying love, expressed as gratituted, compassion, acceptance, forgiveness, interconnectedness and unselfishness. You are a spiritual being; your life is a spiritual experience. Work is the second doman in which you live your life’s meaning, providing self-worth and discipline in addition to income. ThereContinue reading “Relationships, work and spirituality by Amit Sood “Guide to Stress-free living””
DIY: Whiten your teeth with ___ by wellnessmama
I used Activated Charcoal a few months ago when I had an awful bout of food poisoning, and it worked wonders! This is actually the substance that many hospitals have on hand and use when patients have ingested toxins or when they pump patients’ stomachs. It is available as a loose powder and in capsuleContinue reading “DIY: Whiten your teeth with ___ by wellnessmama”
Top DIY recipes for 2013 by wellnessmama
I’m a big fan of homemade alternatives to conventional products. Most often, these homemade versions have fewer toxins, are less expensive and usually work better. My DIY recipes seem most popular on Pinterest, and these were the most visited DIY posts of 2013: 1. Homemade Bug Spray Recipes That Work These DIY bug spray recipesContinue reading “Top DIY recipes for 2013 by wellnessmama”
Stop aging of your face with DIY Vitamin C serum by wellnessmama
Vitamin C serum is a natural skin care ingredient that is often found in high-end beauty regimes, and Vitamin C serums, creams and lotions are popping up everywhere. Why? Vitamin C is touted as an anti-aging and anti-wrinkle cream. Many of these products also cost an arm and a leg. Thankfully, there is a natural,Continue reading “Stop aging of your face with DIY Vitamin C serum by wellnessmama”