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s we get older, our physical and mental abilities decline, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Research suggests that the way we live our lives—our diets, our exercise regimes—can have a big impact on how we age. And it’s not just about the things we do to age well. It’s also about the things we avoid.
Old people who haven’t experienced much stress in their life perform just as well on cognitive tasks as young people.
There is a large field of research that seeks to understand the factors that cause different rates of age-related decline. In particular, scientists look at how these factors change our ability to remember and pay attention to things in everyday life. We call such changes “cognitive aging.” Earlier work has looked at how diet or doing physical or mental exercise (sudoku, crosswords) affects aging. However, the amount of stress we experience over a lifetime and the impact it has on cognitive aging has remained an under-researched area, until recently. A Lifetime of Stress Work from our lab and from others has found that many of the negative aspects of cognitive aging seen in older people appear to be linked to the amount of stress they have experienced in their life. See Keep Calm on B4
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RECIPE CABBAGE SOUP • 2 leeks, minced • 1 carrot, grated • Half a chicken breast, cut in half-inch cubes • 8 cups chicken broth • 1 potato, chopped • 1 bunch parsley • 2–3 sprigs dill • Any of the following herbs to taste: savory, sage, thyme, mint • 1/2 medium cabbage, sliced • 4 tomatoes, cooked and pureed, or 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS Discard the green parts of the leeks, cut the remainder lengthwise, and then wash thoroughly and mince. Heat olive oil in a soup pot, add grated carrot, minced leeks, and cubed chicken breast. Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring regularly. Add chicken broth, potato, salt, and all herbs and simmer on medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Add cabbage and simmer three to four minutes. Add tomatoes or lemon juice and a pinch of black pepper.
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There are not enough words to praise the virtues of cabbage. Paleolithic humans were cultivating it at the end of the Stone Age, making cabbage the oldest-known cultivated vegetable. Today it is a common crop everywhere in the world, and a wild variety can still be found in the lands around the Mediterranean. The health benefits of cabbage were especially appreciated by ancient Greek, Roman, and Chinese peoples. The ancients considered cabbage a panacea and used it both internally to treat various ailments and externally to treat wounds and prevent infections. During wars, Roman soldiers would carry cabbage with them for wound care. Greek physicians Hippocrates and Galen, Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder, and Roman historian and politician Cato the Elder, who had extensive knowledge of plants, recorded its therapeutic qualities. Cato the Elder, for example, said cabbage can be used to treat many conditions, including the plague. Dr. Jean Valnet, an early pioneer of natural medicine, also noted that cabbage helps heal many conditions, including infected wounds, open sores, rheumatism, pain, varicose veins, and anthrax (a disease caused by bacterial infection), just to mention a few. Why is cabbage such a powerful remedy? Valnet noted that the plant hormones (phytohormones), enzymes, minerals, and other compounds found in cabbage, give it a unique ability to eliminate toxins from the human body. Cabbage has a particular affinity for extracting toxic fluids from human tissue and helping the body eliminate poisonous elements that cause and maintain illness. Afterward, cabbage ensures a fast and thorough tissue healing, thus preventing the return of illness. Used in recipes such as coleslaw, fresh juice, or soups, cabbage has a number of benefits, including cleansing toxins and excess urates (salts formed from uric acid). It also helps the body regulate estrogen levels and efficiently shed extra pounds. To this end, here is an easy, tasty, healthy cabbage soup to help you eliminate the weight that showed up over the holidays. This is one of my favorite recipes, but you can vary the types and amount of vegetables to suit
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By Barbara Danza | Epoch Times Staff If your kitchen looked anything like mine this holiday season, there was a constant stream of cookies and pies, rich sauces, and fatty meats, chips, dips, cheeses, crackers, and candies— oh my! It was delightful and delicious, but we’ve had our fill, and we are feeling a little bit run down. Sound familiar? Now that the gifts have been unwrapped, the halls un-decked, and the goodies consumed, it’s time to right this train and incorporate more consistent, nutritious offerings back into our family meal plan. By refocusing on clean, whole foods and reducing processed foods and sugars, everyone’s energy levels, immune systems, and carb addictions should be in check in no time. 1. Restock The first step, of course, is to restock the fridge and pantry. Head to the grocery store or your favorite online delivery service and stock up on an abundance of healthful ingredients. A focus on fresh fruit and vegetables and lean meats, organic whenever possible, is a great place to start. Think chicken,
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Many of the negative aspects of cognitive aging seen in older people appear to be linked to the amount of stress they have experienced in their life.
We began by measuring the number of stressful events experienced over the lifetime. We looked at a number of factors ranging from experiencing a major illness or losing a loved one to changing one’s social habits or moving home. Old people who have experienced a lot of stress tend to perform worse on cognitive tasks than those who experienced less stress. Crucially, old people who haven’t experienced much stress in their life perform just as well on cognitive tasks as young people. This suggests that stress has a big impact on mental ability and that the eect of this only appears in old age. Indeed, young people did not dier from each other in their performance of cognitive tests whatever their life experience of stress had been. Not only that, but also the patterns of brain activity of the people taking part in our study reflect the same eect: Older people (aged 60 to 80) who have experienced less stress have brain activity similar to that of younger people. However, when it comes to the brain activity of those elderly people who have led stressful lives, we find something very dierent going on. This brain activity may give us some clues as to what’s going wrong and where in the brain it is happening. For instance, depending on the task involved, we can see that a significant amount of stress in a person’s lifetime can aect their ability to hold items in their shortterm memory and can also reduce their ability to stop irrelevant thoughts from interfering with this process.
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In particular, stress appears to aect an area of the brain essential for the formation of new memories (the hippocampus). But the long-term eects of stress are not only apparent in memory: Recently it has been shown for the first time that brain processes and behavior associated with our control of attention and movement are also impaired. This may relate to brain activity you use trying to stop a physical movement (such as moving your arm) that you have already initiated, or activity linked to controlling where your attention is focused. Do Something About It So what can we do about it? Most of us know when we are feeling stressed. For those of us who don’t, smart devices can be used to alert us to the presence of potential dangers. By being aware of stress and its long-term consequences, we can begin to tackle it and to find ways to lessen its consequences. The paths to de-stressing are numerous. Some people find meditation and mindfulness to be useful. For others, the same techniques could be fruitless or even dangerous. Each person needs to find what works. It may take a bit of experimenting, but the payo will be worth it. Just don’t expect it to do anything for your wrinkles. Nicholas Robert Cooper is the academic director of the Center for Brain Science at the University of Essex, England. Amanda Claire Marshall is a doctoral researcher, and Nicolas Geeraert, Ph.D., is a senior lecturer there. This article was originally published on The Conversation.
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Noninvasive Anti-Aging & Weight-Loss Therapies Carboxy Therapy
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For stubborn fat deposits, cellulite, hair loss, loose skin, wrinkles, under-eye circles, and unevenness from invasive procedures like liposuction.
For weight loss.
For fine lines, skin laxity, acne scarring, surface imperfections, and stretch marks.
Originally developed to improve circulation in people with narrowed arteries, carboxy therapy uses injections of carbon dioxide to shrink fat cells, stimulate collagen, break down scar tissue, and promote the growth of healthy new tissue. It helps the body become healthier and more vital over time.
Cold laser light selectively interacts with the surface of fat cells causing them to shrink in the same way they would with diet and exercise. The contents of the fat cell are then burned when you exercise or metabolized as waste via the liver. This laser stimulates a natural process, so there are no side effects or downtime.
Micro-injuries to the skin activate its natural ability to repair. Unlike previous micro-needling devices that rolled over the skin, Dermapen’s spring-loaded stamping technology allows for customized depth and speed, and thus more controllable and successful results. It is excellent for all skin types, including those at risk of hyperpigmentation from traditional laser treatments.
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SIXTH ANNUAL FELDENKRAIS FESTIVAL IN NYC Come out for a day of classes and individualized lessons on the Feldenkrais Method. This is a Pilates and flexibility training that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve movement and enhance functioning.
INTRO TO AIKIDO CLASS
Sunday, Jan. 17 Noon–6 p.m. Feldenkrais Institute 134 W. 26th St., Second Floor Cost: $20–$1,039.95 tinyurl.com/FeldenkraisFestival2016
SHIFT INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
OPTIMAL HEALTH AT ANY AGE CLASS
Learn the basics of this Japanese martial arts technique in a non-strenuous class that is open to all. Based on traditional open hand and weapon arts, Aikido techniques involve movement, timing, and balance. Wear loose-fitting exercise clothes and arrive at least 15 minutes before the session to register. Every third Saturday
Learn how to work with your personality type, patterns, and body, and understand how to evolve during different key life- cycle changes for optimal nutritional balance, health, and strength. Class taught by Melissa Kathryn, a certified holistic nutritionist and weight-loss and transformation coach.
Noon–1:30 p.m. Bond Street Dojo 214 W. 29th St., Third Floor Free BondStreet.org/Events/ Aikido-101
Wednesday, Jan. 20 Starts at 6:30 p.m. 1395 Lexington Ave. (at 92nd Street) Cost: $25 92Y.org/Event/Optimal-Health-at-Any-Age
HOLISTIC BAZAAR IN FOREST HILLS If you’re looking for an exciting day filled with fun, take your friends and family to a holistic bazaar. The bazaar includes a yoga class, a dance class, and other holistic activities. Sunday, Jan. 17 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Genesis Tree of Life Yoga and Wellness Center 102-02/06 Metropolitan Ave., Queens Free tinyurl.com/ForestHillsBazaar
THE YINOVA CENTER
Shift offers you an integrative approach that acknowledges not only the physical but also the spiritual, emotional, and energetic components of your health. Together we treat the whole you.
The YinOva Center is a complementary medical center in New York City, known for its experienced team, warm atmosphere, and effective care.
95 University Place (at 12th Street) 212-604-1316 | Shift.nyc
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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CONCEPTS
DR. ALEXANDER KULICK
Chiropractic helps your brain to communicate with your body. Through proper postural correction, one can begin the natural journey to a healthy, pain-free life.
State-of-the-art clinic that utilizes an extensive range of treatments, including integrative medicine and pain management, to heal your aches and pains both physically and emotionally.
39 W. 14th St. (btwn. Fifth & Sixth) 212-414-8887 | UnionSquareNycChiro.com
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As pioneers in functional medicine, our approach incorporates cutting-edge technology, the latest advances in natural medicine, and the science of how nature heals.
With an East-West approach steeped in 5,000 years of Chinese medicine, Tsao-Lin Moy, L.Ac., holistically treats the root of your health concern.
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You have to cleanse properly, using a light cleanser, exfoliate gently but not as often [as in summer], and then moisturize with a richer product than you might use in summer. Make sure to do this in the morning and night. One thing that is still really important is to use sunscreen even in the cold winter months because UV rays are everyday, all year around, and studies show that when you use proper sun protection all year around, you have a significantly decreased risk of both premature aging and skin cancer. Dr. Doris Day is a cosmetic dermatologist with a private practice on the Upper East Side.
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Sixty minutes of full-body, intelligent interval training focused on strength, flexibility, stability, and cardio— without the treadmills. The ultimate luxury fitness destination located in the Meatpacking District.
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SECRETS OF KOREAN MEDICINE
Clean Lungs and Healthy Tonsils Prevent the Common Cold Break dependency on antibiotics, skip surgery, and stop frequent colds and tonsillitis Part 12 COURTESY OF DR. SEO HYO-SEOK
By Dr. Seo Hyo-seok The common cold is one of the most common acute illnesses. When we have one, we literally experience the feeling of coldness, secrete mucous via our nose, and cough and sneeze in order to prevent the nasal discharge from entering the lungs. Colds are also often accompanied by sore throats (acute pharyngitis) due to the inflammation of the pharynx, which is the membrane-lined cavity that connects our mouth and nose with the esophagus. The symptoms of a sore throat are very similar to the symptoms of tonsillitis.
My opinion is that invasion by pathogens becomes easier after a tonsillectomy.
The Tonsils’ Health Score The state of health of the tonsils can be calculated based on how often they swell.
Those who have frequently swollen tonsils get a score of 50 out of 100, while those suffering from common colds, tonsillitis, or bronchitis two or three times a year get a score of 70. Those who don’t suffer such illnesses or swollen tonsils get a score of 100. When the tonsils are healthy and strong, they produce an abundance of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, which help ward off pathogens in the oral cavity and nasal tract. However, lymphocytes produced by weakened tonsils are not able to successfully combat pathogens, thereby resulting in prolongation of symptoms. When you catch a cold, your body generates heat in the form of a fever, activates coughing, and increases the number of immune cells being produced to combat the infectious elements. When tonsillitis manifests, it is the lymphocytes in the tonsils generating inflammation as they fight against invading pathogens. The manifestations of swollen tonsils—difficulty swallowing saliva, body aches, and throbbing pain—and high fever are all indications of this fight. Prevention and Treatment By preventing the common cold, it is possible to prevent tonsillitis as well as asthma and rhinitis (inflammation of the mucus membrane of the nose). However, many drugs are designed to eliminate the symptoms only in the short term and are not helpful in the long run. Although taking fever-reducing drugs and antibiotics may get rid of the symptoms effectively, repeated use can induce even severer colds by degrading the self-healing ability of the body. Since the common cold is ultimately the result of a problem in immunity, it is important to prevent them by fortifying the immune system.
Pharyngeal Tonsil (Adenoid) Lingual Tonsils
Palatine Tonsils
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Tonsillitis is an acute inflammation that generally occurs in the palatine tonsils, which are located on both sides of the root of the tongue at the back of the mouth. The tonsils are lymphatic glands that are the first line of immune protection for the body. Your body actually has five tonsils total. The pharyngeal tonsil or adenoid is located in the upper part of the throat where it opens into the nasal cavity. The other two are the lingual tonsils, which are aggregations of tissue on the surface of the base of the tongue. Similar to a cold, the symptoms of tonsillitis disappear within one or two weeks without needing any particular treatment, unless there is some sort of complication. Because they go away on their own, people tend to consider tonsillitis and common colds as trivial illnesses and ignore them. But this is not desirable because there is always a reason why the human body displays certain symptoms. Another similarity between colds and tonsillitis is their cause. With both, failure of pulmonary functions to work normally leads to degradation of the immune system, leaving the body susceptible to infection.
A healthy immune system will prevent frequent colds.
Your body actually has five tonsils. Two palatine tonsils, two lingual tonsils, and one pharyngeal tonsil, also called the adenoid.
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If you suffer cold with fevers, sore throats, or tonsillitis, the tonsils can become enlarged, a condition called hypertrophy. Western medicine treats repeated enlargement of the tonsils and frequent tonsillitis by surgically removing the palatine tonsils because of the view that the remaining three can compensate for the loss sufficiently. However, my opinion is that invasion by pathogens becomes easier after a tonsillectomy because the palatine tonsils are a key first line of defense for the immune system. On the other hand, if the swollen tonsils are not removed, but rather the cause of the swelling is found and treated, it is possible to restore them to health. If the tonsils are healthy and don’t swell for two to three years, hypertrophy will disappear. Healthy tonsils will also prevent colds with fevers and not easily become swollen. This in turn has a big impact on pneumonia risk and helps ward off pneumonia caused by certain types of bacterial infection for the next four to five decades. It is true that if you remove the palatine tonsils, you won’t experience any adverse symptoms right away, and although you may feel more comfortable after a tonsillectomy, in the long term, tonsillectomy is not
the correct choice, not only for the sake of the tonsils, but also for the health of your immune system. In most cases, a tonsillectomy is performed during childhood, and patients don’t experience significant disadvantages because of the absence of tonsils since their immunity is quite good during this stage of life. However, as time passes, their immunity will more rapidly degrade. In particular, in mid to late life, when pulmonary functions degrade due to accumulation of toxic substances, it is only possible to ward off pneumonia caused by bacillus bacteria if the palatine tonsils are healthy. Therefore, it is essential to refrain from undergoing a tonsillectomy without careful consideration. The throat is an important path to the lungs and heart and accordingly has a large number of lymphatic glands. The removal of the tonsils, which some people want to do merely because they have suffered several bouts of swelling and some discomfort, may eventually induce asthma and pneumonia 40 years later because the tonsils are not protecting them and keeping pathogens from getting into the lungs. Fortify Your Immunity When I was young, the health score of my tonsils was only about 50 and I frequently suffered tonsillitis, which whenever it manifested, came with a chill that was quite unbearable. My research actually began in order to find a cure for my frequent bouts of tonsillitis and as the result, several decades later, I was able to develop a Korean herbal medicine that cleanses the lungs thoroughly and thus restore the health of the tonsils.
Lymphocytes produced by weakened tonsils are not able to successfully combat pathogens. Cleansing my lungs resulted in the normalization of the functions of the alveoli, the air sacs in the lungs where the blood takes on oxygen and releases carbon dioxide. Cleansing my lungs also lead to the fortification of lymphocytes and the size of my tonsils, which had been enlarged three to four times their usual size returned to normal. I was also able to avoid colds with fevers and very easily overcome the occasional sore throat that manifested. The health score of my tonsils is now 100. Cleansing the lungs is the best method of preventing not only common colds, but also tonsillitis, because clean lungs fortify the immune system and ward off pathogens that invade the body. As Hippocrates said, “The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.” It is not possible to completely prevent or recover from any disease unless the immunity of the body is fully restored. Once immunity is fortified by restoring the health of tonsils, through the reinforcement of the pulmonary functions, it is possible to prevent and fully cure not only common colds, but also various other intractable respiratory diseases induced by them. Dr. Seo Hyo-seok is the director of the Pyunkang Korean Medicine Hospital, which has seven branches in South Korea, one at Stanton University in California, and one in Atlanta. Dr. Seo entered Kyung Hee University in Korea at the top of his class and after years of research developed the PyunkangHwan herbal formula, which improves immunity by strengthening lung function. It has helped cure over 155,000 patients of various conditions. Find out more at Pyunkang.com Email: Dr.Seo@wwdoctor.com