But the aches and pains of aging make exercising seem impossible. Arthritis, old injuries, poor muscle tone and excess weight can ruin good intentions.  There's got to be a better way.

Vibrate Your Body into Shape

There is a better way.  It's a vibration platform. Yes another gadget but they had to get it right some time and this time they finally did.

A vibration platform is a resistance machine.

You stand, you vibrate, you get back in shape.

Sounds like a gimmick right?

Muscle & Fitness Magazine reports that vibration exercise as one of the fastest growing fitness trends since spinning.

But who wants the work of spinning when they can just vibrate?  The vibrations force your muscles to  contract; tightening them and stimulating blood flow. It feels good, it's safe and you have complete control over the vibrational frequency and amplitude.

You can do multiple exercises on the machine or just stand. You can even use it for a quick and gentle or stimulating massager.

The vibration platform does
most of the work for you.

View the Kwikfit4U videos and get the vibration platform model that is right for you.

Benefits Are Endless

Almost any exercise is going to improve your health. But as you get older, you can't do almost any exercise. Your inability to exercise doesn't change your need to exercise. Vibration can replace conventional exercise and you reap these benefits:

1. Lose weight especially harmful belly fat.
2. Improve circulation.
3. Increase oxygen and blood flow.
4. Improve waste elimination.
5. Improve nutrient and mineral absorption.
6. Increase metabolic energy.
7. Improve lymph circulation and lactic acid elimination.
8. Improve low bone mineral density and lower the risk of osteoporosis.
9. Improve neuromuscular performance.
10. Increase lean muscle mass
11. Improve balance and mobility.
12. Improve spinal alignment.

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Being hot at 20 takes on an entirely meaning when you are hot at 50. Hot flashes can be uncomfortable, inconvenient, distressing, embarrassing and really wreck your attitude.

What's Going On

Doctors don't know why but here is the basic scenario of what is going on:

• As women age, estrogen levels diminished
• causing a disruption in the function of the hypothalamus,  which regulates body temperature
• resulting in an overheating reaction to various factors
• causing the brain to signal the blood vessels in the skin to dilate and  sweat glands to release sweat to cool the heat.

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It's All in Your Head

The doctors were right about one thing: the source of the problem is in your head, specifically at the base of your brain. The hypothalamus regulates your body temperature, appetite and sleep cycles.  Less estrogen production sends the hypothalamus into total confusion.

The Real Danger of Hot Flashes

While hot flashes may be uncomfortable, the real concern is what they do to your quality of sleep. Poor quality sleep can cause memory problems, anxiety and even depression. If you are experiencing any of these problems, look for ways to increase your quality of sleep such as taking natural sleep aids like Valerian and 5-HTP.

Phytoestrogen: Love Them or Hate Them

In the west, we have a love/hate relationship with  phytoestrogen but you may be surprised to find that you probably eat phytoestrogen rich foods all the time such as apples, barley, carrots, dried beans, ginseng, lentils, flaxseeds, oat, pomegranates, rice, soy, sesame seeds, wheat berries, wheat germ and yams.

Phytoestrogen herbs include black cohosh, dong quai, ginseng, kudzu root, licorie, red clover and Mexican wild yam.

It is amazing that medical doctors are so quick to give a woman Premarin but encourage her to avoid tofu. Premarin is an estrogen replacement derived from the urine of pregnant mares. It apparently escapes the western medical establishment that only 10% of Asian woman suffer from menopausal symptoms compared with 75% of American woman.

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Plant-based estrogen foods and herbs have been used for centuries mainly in Asia. One phytoestrogen herb is recommended the most by Traditional Chinese doctors.  Dong quai is a member of the celery family and it has cooling properties.   It has been shown effective in lessening hot flashes, acts as a mild sedative, relieves  stress and anxiety and may lower blood pressure.

Contraindications

Dong quai may cause skin sensitivity to sunlight. It should not be used by pregnant women or  those taking anticoagulant. Phytoestrogens may accelerate the spread of breast cancer cells so should not be used if you have a family history of the disease.

Whether to use a phytoestrogen food or herb is between you and your doctor.  To find a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine visit the The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) website.

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Is the odd little Asian fruit called mangosteen the anti-aging fountain of youth? Of course not. There are no known anti-aging potions but there are things that are better for you and mangosteen is one of them.

Unfortunately, in the U.S., through years of conditioning, our palates are pleased more by cake than broccoli. The results of which is a country with sky rocketing obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's.

It is therefore curious why when a new all natural food comes on the market that it is slammed as something only a health nut would eat. The truth is that mangosteens have been eaten for centuries by millions of  people much slimmer and healthier than the average American.

But then fruit isn't as profitable as discovering new pharmaceuticals or raising health care premiums.  And the bottom line is that the matter of health in this country is driven by the profits available through ill health.

Cheap and easy doesn't keep hospital doors open or doctors on the golf course.  That attitude and the general attitude on aging in this country will not change as long as it is a multi-million dollar business.

Your best health benefit is not spelled out in an insurance brochure. It is in the quality of the foods you eat, the activities in which you engage and the anti-aging attitude you live by.

Why Mangosteen?

One picture is worth a 1000 words. While mangosteen isn't why these Southeast Asian children are fit and thin, healthy eating is and the typical American diet is why our kids are fat.

Mangosteens are rich in anti-aging antioxidants and a chemical compound known as xanthone, which is also a powerful antioxidant in the phytonutrient family.

Research indicates that xanthones reduce inflammation and fatigue, lower cholestrol and blood pressure and have natural health benefits relating to seizures, allergies, bacterial infections and tumors.

Called the Queen of Fruits, mangosteen tastes sweet and tangy with a favor similar to pears, strawberries and grapes. It may never replace cake in your life but it may give you years longer to enjoy your vices.

Just mix the mangosteen power with cold water or milk
and enjoy the guiltless pleasure.

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Those small bright red or purple spots on your body, known as cherry angiomas or worse senile hemangiona, aren't just unattractive, they are an external reflection of your health. Specifically, the health of your liver.

Western medicine knows that these blood filled bumps are skin tumors and they usually occur after the age of 40. But don't blame it on aging as Western doctors can tell us little else and can only offer surgical excision as treatment. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) does, however, offer us both the cause and treatment.

The Cause

In TCM, cherry angiomas are a sign of a toxic liver. The liver, which is the body's detoxifying super machine does tend to get a bit toxic itself.  Western living doesn't help nor do our habits of consuming alcohol, caffeine and high quantities of sugar and processed food.

You can develop a toxic liver at even a young age. Anti-aging your liver won't just decrease and even eliminate cherry angiomas, it can improve your overall attitude by ridding your body of other toxic liver conditions.

Other signs of a toxic liver

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• Allergies
• Age spots
• Brain fog
• Bursitis
• Chronic fatigue
• Depression
• Fluid retention
• Gallstones
• Headaches and migraines
• High blood pressure
• Hypoglycemia
• Insomnia
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Moodiness
• Nausea and abdominal pain
• Obesity
• Poor digestion

The Treatment

Be grateful for these annoying little bumps; they are your body trying to tell you that trouble lies within.  But you already know that if you just improved your diet and reduced the toxins you consume, your health would improve but TCM goes one step further in promoting a twice yearly liver cleanse.

You can spend thousands on the surgical removal of cherry angiomas but this will only effect a cosmetic change. Or you can do a simple liver cleanse twice a year and improve your overall health.

A liver cleanse can be as basic as only eating fresh organic fruits and vegetables for a few days or can be a formal program such as the one found in The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse. Check with your doctor before doing any type of cleanse.

A liver cleanse can make you feel lighter, younger and change your attitude about aging.

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Here are some other liver cleansing things you can do daily

• Eat a green vegetable every day. In TCM, green is associated with the liver.
• Eat something sour every day. Sour foods cleanse and increase the absorption of minerals.  Yogurt or other fermented foods are best.
• Take the liver cleansing herb milk thistle.
• Help your body's detoxification process with dry brushing.

According to the Mayo Clinic, vertical nail ridges are just another sign of aging and not a health concern.

With all due respect to the fine doctors at the Clinic, nail ridges aren't normal and are a clear warning sign that you are not in optimal health.

Don't ever settle for the 'it's just your age' answer. Take a proactive attitude to your aging process and accept only the best answers where your health is concerned. The medical profession readily admits that the cause of nail ridges is unknown.  Lack of knowledge isn't an anti-aging approach.

Wisdom From Sages

Ayurveda is the traditional medicine practice of India. Although it has evolved over its 5000 year history, it has not strayed from the basic premises that your body is a living microcosm of the universe and, when in harmony or balance, you have perfect health.

When out of balance your body gives you signs that something needs correcting.

Unlike Western medicine, Ayurveda doesn't discount your aches, pains and other symptoms but seeks to harmonize the imbalance.

Your Dosha

A dosha is simply a method of typing your mental and physical characteristics. The three doshas are Vata, Pitta and Kapha.   You have an inherent dosha (or combination of two or all three) and can become imbalanced in any. Take a quick, free quiz to find your dosha at the Chopra Center.

Nail Ridge and Vata Aggravation

Nail ridges are a sign of Vata imbalance. Vata is the Wind element and governs movement and change. Vata types are usually thin, light and active. Like the wind, they are always changing. An imbalance of Vata causes anxiety, insomnia, dry skin and poor digestion.

The seat of the Vata dosha is in the colon and nail ridges are a symptom of malabsorption.

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Signs of Malabsorption

• Bloating
• Burping
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Gas
• Heart burn
• Indigestion
• Vomiting

Causes of Vata Imbalance

Vata aggravation can be caused by eating too many cold, dry and light foods such as raw vegetables.  Vata naturally increases as we age and is disturbed by over exertion, multi-tasking, lack of routine, poor sleep, stress, agitation and cold and windy weather.

Herb to Balance Vata

Triphala is an Ayurvedic formula of  three Indian fruit plants, Harada, Amla, and Bihara. It detoxifies and cleans the colon, blood and liver. In the process, it can also reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Modern research indicates due to its high antioxidant properties, it may lower the risks of cancer.

Herb take time to work and dosha aggravations take time to balance. Be patient but expect results.

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The Good

Probiotics' best friend is Prebiotics - complex carbohydrates that stimulate the growth of healthy bacteria.

Best sources of prebiotics are

• Unrefined wheat
• Oat
• Barley
• Soybeans
• Onions
• Leeks
• Artichokes

Fructo-oligosaccharide Prebiotics are dietary fibers found in

• Fruits
• Garlic
• Grains
• Vegetables
• Bananas
• Asparagus
• Onions
• Tomatoes
• Burdock
• Chicory root

The Bad

Candida has friends too. The ones you need to avoid are

• Yeast
• All commercial baked goods
• Fermented/pickled/smoked foods (except miso and tempeh)
• Mushrooms
• All cheeses and cheese products
• Tomato paste
• Melons
• Peanuts and pistachios (due to mole)
• All types of vinegar and condiments such as salad dressing and relishes

And, of course, sugar in all forms including honey, syrups and molasses. Avoid common sweetener ingredients: sucrose, fructose, maltose, lactose, glycogen, glucose, mannitol, sorbitol, galactose, monosaccharide and polysaccharides. (Stevia is your only sweetener source). Sugar concentrated alcohol including beer is also off limits.

Fruit consumption should be minimal but not necessarily eliminated. Do avoid dried fruit and juices which are too concentrated.

Gluten-containing foods such as wheat, barley and rye should also be kept to a minimum.

Likewise lighten up on coffee and black tea consumption and cows milk, which can be hard to digest; soy milk is a good alternative (watch the sugar).

The easiest way to eliminate the bad foods is to eliminate processed
foods which are loaded with sugar, refined flours, chemicals
additives, preservatives and food coloring.

Supplemental Support

Garlic does more than just scare off vampires, it will kill Candida fast.

Eating it often may be difficult so supplements are a great alternate. Other supplement that will support your Candida cleanse are

• Digestive enzymes
• Cloves
• Goldenseal
• Grapefruit seed extract
• Oregano oil
• Pau d’Arco

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Candida Diet Resources

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Check out these signs and symptoms of Candida.

The body loves a good cleansing - inside and out. The basic Candida cleanse is simple:

• Add probiotics to your diet
• Eliminate sugar

If that last one made you cringe, alternative practitioners say that sugar cravings is one sure sign of Candida overgrowth.

But if you really want to find out if your gut is a Candida breeding ground, you will have to give up the sweets for awhile. How long?  It can take years if the infiltration is high but you should start feeling better within weeks while developing good eating habits at the same time.

Probiotics

Probiotics are live microorganisms that do more for your gut than all the Pepto Bismo in Texas. Nicknamed the "friendly bacteria," Probiotics are found in foods and supplements.

While doctors dispute Candida syndrome, nothing is disputed about the wonders of Probiotics.  Studies by the American Society for Microbiology confirm that the good bacteria successfully treats diarrhea, urinary tract and female genital tract infections, irritable bowel syndrome, atopic dermatitis and can reduce recurrent bladder cancer.

The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine has found that Probiotics can decrease the levels of certain substances in the urine that can cause kidney stones.

Probiotics are found in yogurt, miso and tempeh and added to other foods and beverages. Unfortunately, the commercial products, including yogurt, are high in sugar so check the labels.

Probiotic supplements are the easiest way to ensure a high quantity and quality supply of the bacteria. Try Probiotics at Vitabase Health Supplements.

Don't go Probiotic crazy; it isn't a cure-all. Currently known side effects of too much of the friendly bacteria are mild digestive symptoms such as gas or bloating. Check with your doctor if you immune system is compromised or you have other health problems before taking supplemental Probiotics.

Sugar

Sugar is an American staple and you will find it in nearly every processed product on the grocer's shelves. It's not enough to just stop eating cake and ice cream; that loaf of brown bread may have more of the white stuff than your Snickers bar.

And speaking of white stuff, white flour and rice will spike your blood sugar levels and are a banquet for the hungry Candida. You can still enjoy all your favorites using diabetic recipes and the sugar alternative Stevia, which you can get at super low prices at  Vitabase Health Supplements.

The Next Step

Put Your Candida On A Diet

Our adrenal glands are tiny, about the size of a grape, but work hard at keeping us alive.  Daily life takes it toll on this powerful fight or flight hormone. Keeping it healthy doesn't take a lot of effort but has some amazing rewards.

Do you know the signs of of Adrenal Fatigue?

How To Heal Your Adrenal Glands

1. Pinpoint The Cause Of Your Distressed Adrenals

Only when you face the issues that are causing your fatigued glands can you focus on healing.

2.  Eliminate Stressors

Do what you can to lessen your stress and then find a way to deal with the stress you cannot control.

Exercise is at the top of the pyramid especially those that incorporate calming techniques such as Yoga and Tai Chi. Expressive dance is another way to lose yourself in the empowering movement of your body. If your body is rebelling with aches, pains, anger or frustration, re-evaluate the life path you're on; it is probably the wrong one.

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3. Take Care of You

Chinese medicine (CM) tells us to live in harmony with nature and the seasons.  Winter is a time for rest and recuperation. Less daylight signals the body to sleep more. You should avoid staying up very late or arising too early.

In CM, Winter is a water element and associated with the adrenal glands.  Winter can add to the already exhausted adrenals and leave us defenseless to colds and the flu. It's important to rest more and eating nourishing and warming foods such as soups and stews.

4.  Use Supplements That Support

• Ginseng

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A tonic used in Chinese Medicine for centuries, Ginseng is said to increase vital energy (Chi) and to enhance resistance to illness. It is incredibly effective in treating chronic fatigue and studies suggest that its ability to support the adrenals is the key to its amazing stress fighting power.

Nervousness and slight insomnia can be experienced by some initially. Talk to your doctor before using if you have high blood pressure.

• Licorice Root

Not the candy - licorice has a wide range of benefits from weight loss to heart health. It reduces inflammation and stimulates the adrenals. It also suppresses the hormone aldosterone. High levels of aldosterone can cause sodium retention.  Don't use licorice without your doctors' approval if you suffer from hypertension.

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• Black Cohosh

Known for relieving menopausal symptoms, Black Cohosh also relieves irritability, inflammation, mood swings, depression and sleep disorders. It should not be taken by women who are pregnant.

• Vitamin B-complex

Especially B5 - the all important B's are essential for growth and development. Deficiency can lead to anemia, fatigue, depression,  muscle pain, infections and eczema. Side effects are possible in mega-dose use. Just stick to the RDA.

• Vitamin C

Not just for the common cold, Vitamin C is a supportive nutrient for your overall health and especially beneficial for your heart, immune system and skin. More than the RDA is suggested by experts; as much as 500mg per day.  Side effect of gastrointestinal complaints is possible when taken on an empty stomach or when mega-doses are used.

• DHEA

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands and that can become depleted by stress and aging, DHEA has been shown effective in treating skin rashes, Lupus, depression and arthritis. Use with caution and under doctors approval.  It should not be used if you have diabetes, mental health issues, liver disorders or have a history of cancer.

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5. Avoid Sugar and Alcohol

Fatigued adrenals have a lower ability to produce cortisol. With less circulating cortisol, the ability to convert glycogen into glucose is decreased and maintaining healthy sugar levels is compromised. Low blood sugar leads to hypoglycemia, which further drains the overworked adrenals.

If you respond to your low blood sugar by using caffeine and sugar you are on a crash-burn course. Stevia is a calorie free herb from Paraguay with a negligible effect on blood sugar making it a great alternative to cane sugar.  Sugar-free and diabetic meals as well fresh fruit are all better choices.

If you feel tired or develop mental fog after eating a sugar "treat," it's a clear sign that your adrenals are overloaded.

Alzheimer’s is named after German doctor Alois Alzheimer, who first documented his research of the disease in 1906. Alzheimer's is not a normal part of the aging process; it is damaged and dying brain cells that eventually kill its host. This disease is brought on by a build up of plaques and tangles; both proteins that collect between the nerve cells and inside dying cells.

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For reasons not quite understood, turmeric reduced the accumulation of the offending proteins in the brain. It is known that turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that reduce oxidative or free radical damage throughout the body. Free radicals do to the body what moisture does to steel or air to cut fruit. Inflammation is responsible for many chronic conditions and a decline in general health.

In Ayurveda Medicine (traditional medicine in India), turmeric is used for a wide variety of aliments including allergies, stomach, skin and respiratory problems, diarrhea, menstrual pain, burns, and urinary tract disorders. Current research indicates it's good for just about everything that could go wrong with the body including cancer, cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, asthma, diabetes, acne and even HIV and aids.

You don't have to learn how to cook Indian or Asian food to enjoy the health benefits of turmeric. Eating just 1/4 to 1 teaspoon of turmeric daily can boost your immune system and give you an anti-aging advantage over Alzheimer's. Just add a pinch of turmeric to soups, stews casseroles, sauces, dressings and baked goods. Keeping a spice mix on the kitchen counter will remind you to use it often.

This spice mix recipes takes all the bitterness out of turmeric so you can use it on nearly everything.

• 1/4 cup ground turmeric
• 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup ground cloves
• 1/4 cup ground ginger
• 1/8 cup cardamon

Mix well and store in a tightly sealed jar.

Turmeric can also be taken as a supplement. Whichever way you decide to take turmeric, start taking it now to help anti-age your mind.

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Exercise is a powerful anti-ager and really changes your attitude with its natural release of endorphins.  However, exercise is a catch 22; you've got to be in at least relatively good shape to get out and exercise but being out of shape is the top reason for not getting out there!

It's All in Your Head

There is an alternative to forcing yourself to exercise or beating yourself up with guilt for not exercising and it's all in your mind or more accurately, your subconscious mind.

Retraining the way you think about exercise and programming your subconscious to feel good about it is a safe and easy way to keep that New Years resolution and reap all the benefits of an anti-aging exercise program.

The trick, which is really no trick at all, is to convince yourself that exercise is a fun and enjoyable activity. The truth is that exercise is enjoyable and makes you feel and look great but your stiff muscles, low lung capacity and excess body fat are all screaming a different tune.

What if you could shut off the noise of that out of shape body?
Wouldn't it make everything easier if your mind and not
your aches and excess weight were in control?

The I Love to Exercise hypnosis program can put your good intentions at the controls and taking action.  Instead of fighting your thoughts, they are working for you to the point that you will start to crave exercise.

This self-hypnosis program by Clinical Hypnotherapist Steve G. Jones first puts you in a state of deep relaxation and then sends positive messages about exercise and the body and health you really want; all in the privacy of your own home.

You are fully aware of everything said during the session but your deep state of relaxation allows the messages to reach deep into your subconscious mind and plants the seeds of a healthier, happier you that loves to exercise.

Don't struggle another day and stop sending negative messages to yourself as you fail once again to get off the couch and exercise. If you really want a healthy, anti-aging lifestyle, take the easy route and let your subconscious mind do the work.

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