Month: September 2020

"Arthritis" we all know about it and many of us have it.There are many different types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis.Old treatment mostly relies on medication however suggests including anti-inflammatory foods in your diet and limiting foods that can cause inflammation may help tremendously in managing arthritis.Below is a list of foods to eat and to avoid to try this method of therapy.Be Well,Anisa Fried and Processed Foods… Researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine examined disease prevention through diet. In their 2009 study, they found that decreasing the amount of fried and processed foods eaten can "reduce inflammation and actually help restore the body's natural defenses." Try This: Cut down on the amount of fried and processed foods you eat, such as fried meats and prepared frozen meals. Include more fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet. Lower Your AGEs… AGE doesn't refer to how many birthdays you've celebrated. An advanced glycation end product (AGE) is a toxin that appears when foods are heated, grilled, fried, or pasteurized. AGEs damage certain proteins in your body. Your body tries to break these AGEs apart by using cytokines, which are inflammatory messengers. Depending on where the...

We all know it… exercise is important for our body and mind. It is key to living an active, healthy and fun senior life.Unfortnately there's no magic pill that can get that exercise done for us. There's some work involved if you want to slow down the aging process at the cellular level.The New York Times explains there are exercises that are appropriate for "aging muscles," noting that older cells don't regenerate as quickly as young ones, and their mitochondria, which produces their energy, starts to drop off in advanced years.There's some evidence, however, that "certain sorts of workouts may undo some of what the years can do to our mitochondria," especially if it's intense exercise, notes the source.So let's take a look at 10 exercises from a variety of sources that have been known to slow down aging.Be Well,Anisa 1. Weight Training KindredHealthcare.com says you can add some weight to your workouts, as long as your physician approves. Whether you use your own body weight for resistance or try free weights, you can work up a good burn in your muscles, it adds. The source says the benefits of weight lifting include fighting fat, reducing the effects of osteoporosis...

First many thanks for all the emails. Many asked if this was my sister Jamie and yes it is.I was surprised how many of you were subscribers of her newsletter "Anything Goes".Currently we are with her at her home in Arizona. I read her the emails from subscribers and she remembered so many of you. Thanks for making her smile and have fond memories.Since I am away, I am rerunning a previous issue. It was a popular one so let's look at stuff you can throw away right now and you won't miss.This is a great way to declutter too!Be Well,Anisa To Start… When going through items I found it best to have piles. Donate, Toss Out and Keep. This is for you to determine, but here are my suggestions: DictionaryThis might get some people upset especially the school teachers out there but ask yourself, when was the last time you opened it? If you're like me you go straight to the computer, iPad or smartphone. Wrinkled Wrapping Paper and Crushed BowsGet rid of it! You won't ever use it and you probably just keep adding to it. Latex PaintIf it’s more than a year old ditch it. If you...

September 08, 2020When your parents die, it is said you lose your past;when your spouse dies, you lose your present;and when your child dies, you lose your future;However, when your sibling dies, you lose a part ofyour past, your present and your future; As I put this week's edition together I am trying to prepare for my sister's death. She's in hospice and failing fast. How does one prepare for this? Losing my mom last year was hard, but to lose my sister so soon is almost unbearable. She's always been a second mom to me. I decided to read a few articles about the death of a sibling and I found some info through various articles that I have assembled below. To my sister… Even in the end, you love to laugh and love with all your heart. I love you so much! Be Well,Anisa As always please reply with your thoughts and comments.Missed an issue? Visit Here The Loss of History… Your family has its own special history and shared bonds. Now that your sibling has died, the bonds are changed, and the family history has a void that cannot be filled. As you grew up together, you...

Every year about this time I like to do a Pantry Challenge.It not only saves me money but helps me clean out my Pantry with foods I've bought that I was going to "get around" to making.If you've never heard of a pantry challenge, join me for your first one. It is simple. Just make an effort to use up the foods/items you already have.I choose this time of year because, for me, it is a bit slower time of the year at work and allows me to get into the kitchen more. Plus this is the time I need to start saving for all the holiday spending coming up in a few months.It is fun, almost like my own version of the TV series "Chopped".The pantry challenge can last as long as you want. Me, I'm in for a month, sometimes I go a little longer!I'm sure you have some questions on how to proceed, so below I share with you the four I asked when I first started.I have to admit I kind of went on a forced pantry challenge in March when the pandemic started!Be Well,Anisa 1. What… I Can't Spend Any Money?… This really depends on...