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Be Younger and Clever

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Being younger and clever is a dream for most of us.  Could we stop time and be physically and mentally fit at our peak performance? Doctor Henry S. Lodge explains that we are capable of doing it. He rejects plastic surgery because it is cheating.

Interrupt constant aging

Does it sound like a fantasy? Yes and no. We all be old, sooner or later. But it is critical to what kind of well-being we will reach the golden age.

Doctor Henry S. Lodge states that people are created to move. Information for survival is in our genes. Because if we are not strong enough to jump from one point to another, we would be a tasty breakfast for a dinosaur Rex or lion.

It does not matter that we live in another era. Information for survival is in our genes, coded in our DNA.

When we exercise, our cells signal that they need to grow instead of fade. Cells grow everywhere in our bodies. It is known that renewal time is different for various cells. For example, blood cells live just ten days; muscle cells live around three months.

Our bodies are made of trillions of cells, which live and die after a few weeks or months. They were replaced with brand-new cells. It means that some parts of our bodies are entirely new every period. It is fascinating.

What does it signal to you?

In our bodies,  cells are replaced by 1% every day. It looks like we are getting a new body every three months. Listening to Doctor Henry S. Lodge, those exercises enormously influence our cells; it is our decision what to choose. Choose between precious aging and aging accompanied by obesity, pain,  and low self-worth.

We will choose how these new cells will behave. If we exercise, they will be active. If we spend countless hours watching TV or playing video games without moving, aging will take over.

Our cells listen to us. They react to signals which we send to them. If we exercise, they will be secure; if not, they will decay.

Be younger and clever.

You know this information now. What kind of choices will you make? At these busy times, I know the gap for exercising is uncomfortable. Anyway, choosing stairs instead of the elevator, walking to your work or after work, going to sleep earlier, and getting up more prior will allow you to at least move more compared with spending hours sitting or sleeping too much.

You need to make up your mind. Of course, it is another deal if your job is not in the office. You are okay if you move a lot during your career, performing tasks.

Are our bodies smart?

Yes, they are. You would ask how your cells know when to decay and when to grow healthy. Information hidden in our DNA about survival was and is all-time in our bodies. It does not matter if we live now in a comfortable environment. To survive, our ancestors moved when they hunted for food, escaped from predators, and fought with intruders. The movement was and is a signal to our cells to grow.

When you exercise, muscles release select chemicals which tell your cells to grow. In another way, sedentary muscles give the signal to cells to decay. Which version is better for us? I would choose the first way: move as much as possible.

Men, who exercise, cut their risk of dying of heart attack by 75% over five years; women have a higher percentage of 80%  when they start to use their bodies.

It looks like a miracle but is not a marvel because it is in our biology.

Cross-check your emotions

According to Dr.Henry S. Lodge, emotion is the critical signal to our cells. It can be more important to compare it with exercise. Negative emotions such as anger, sadness, and loneliness are starvation and constant danger signals. These feelings make our cells weaker and prompt them to decay.

Other emotions, such as optimism, love, joy, and hope, trigger our cells to grow and renew as the time comes. People who have families and friends are more likely to survive a few times after a heart attack than people who live alone without social support.

Emotions play a significant role in our lives. We must be more open, cultivate humility and forgiveness, volunteer, and help each other.

As Dr. Henry S. Lodge said: “Deep in our cells, down at the level of molecular genetics, we are wired to exercise and care.”Be younger and clever, using your body abilities.

An update

The dear doctor is no longer on this Earth. He lived long live till 86. However, his ideas and knowledge resonate with the famous Dr.Bruce Lipton, whose lectures and books attract millions of grateful readers and viewers.

Here is an excerpt from a YouTube video that tells the opposite of mainstream media:

If You Got a Lemon

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You know this old saying that it is best to make lemonade if you got a lemon? How often do we think over and over when something happens unexpectedly? Sometimes we freeze or blame circumstances, which are only circumstances, nothing more. Most importantly, our attitude to the situation which happened to us. Reaction and action to what occurred to us differ between losers and achievers.

Sitting and complaining about bad things never helps anybody. It is just a waste of time and energy. Maybe we need to wait until our emotions slow down, but after it, we need to think about how to escape this situation.

Life delivers challenges

Sometimes experience provides difficulties for us as somebody would look at how we will behave from somewhere. It is like school. You never know which ticket will be on the exam. In the famous book Greatest Discovery, Earl Nightingale wrote about one man who bought a farm where have been just sand and poisonous snakes. At first,  he did not know what to do with it because no plants would survive on this open land. Anyway, Earl Nightingale decided, which made him famous and wealthy. He established a farm for snakes, sold their skin and meat, and had tourists from far away visit his place.

No time give up

No time to give up

This farmer was squeezing lemons and making lemonade. If you got a lemon, you make the best of it. People who do not give up and see solutions in the worst situations are not extraordinary or superhuman beings. They just decided not to give up and were curious about how to change the case for their excellence.

The human brain has the most significant potential. Regarding Earl Nightingale, the mind is one thing that differentiates us from pigs. Still, computers cannot be at the same level as the human brain. Yes, they can calculate and make operations faster, but thinking creatively is a personal priority.

Ways Educate Yourself

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Education is the action or process of educating or of being educated. Also: a stage of such a method is the act of teaching. This description is from the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Ways to educate yourself are various. How do you describe this term? Overall, what do you think about the importance of education?

After finishing school and college, many are happy with their jobs, families, and lifestyle. We believe that we reach everything that guarantees the safety and shelter of our children and retirement plans. It is a complete untruth. Everything can change in a few seconds. Companies can go bankrupt; accidents happen, health questionable, etc. I do not want to scare you, but I  want to awaken you so that you can see a more extended, broader perspective on your life. When educated, we have more options and possibilities to choose the best for us.

Effect on human beings

What kind of impact do we leave on them? Thinking everything will be as planned is like putting your head in the sand and pretending nobody sees you. We create the path and example for ourselves and future generations with our behavior and attitude toward everything that happens. Ways to educate yourself are countless.

Let’s think about the scenario if something changes in our lives. It can be a housewife college student who does not like his profession. It can be the people after retirement, brokers, or attorneys who hate their jobs. It can be anybody. It was me, by the way, too, in the same company.

If we know only one subject, our chances of survival and prosperity are slim. Of course, it is different if we are experts in our area. We do not have so-called competition.  The game is not good because creating jobs and accomplishing ideas takes energy.  When we think about how to be the best in our desired area, we improve ourselves by educating, creating, exploring, and innovating. We like what we do.

Ways educate yourself

To reach this status, we need to educate ourselves — there are many ways to get the knowledge required for our development. We can go to online courses, read books regarding topics, and reach for mentors or people who concluded significant results in these areas. Books and references are excellent sources of knowledge. There are thoughts and discoveries of the most prominent word thinkers. Of course, we need to choose books in the areas where we want to improve ourselves. Why? Because we do not have time to read all the books written. Focusing on that is essential for us; it lets us be professionals in our fields and stand out.

Why Talk About Nutrition?

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I guess nobody wonders why we need food. Why talk about nutrition? Not so many people have interested in what is in their tasty sandwich. Most important for us is that it would be delicious, crunchy, and fulfilling. It does not matter that we look for snacks pretty soon and dream about what will be at the dinner today. In different cultures,  people eat at other times. In most advanced countries, people do not have a chance to eat,  to have one hour at least to enjoy and savor what is on their plate.

Our habits and preferences

It is a  good saying: a pattern is not needed. Usually,  we stick to what works for us at this time. We fulfill our stomachs with food that is sometimes good for our taste buds but not our health. Why? Did you try to read what is on the labels? I do not think so because it is not easy to understand. These long descriptions of chemical ingredients are confusing. Usually,  we do not have time to translate these names into our language. Not everybody is a chemist. Do you know what Aspartame, Saccharin, Mycoprotein, or food dyes mean? I looked at what we have in our processed foods; my admiration for Nature’s gifts increased a few times. What do you prefer to eat? What is tasty, but you do not know from where it came? Maybe it is better food, which nourishes our bodies and minds in the same way. If you want to stay informed, I recommend an organization that works in public health’s best interests. You can find it here: www.spinet.org.

Update. The link above does not work. The best way to get information about health is www. mercola.com

Why do we choose food?

Being alert to what we eat can help us stay in good shape long years ahead. I think that you heard that your skin looks better if you eat a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits and sleep well. It is the same with all our organs and body systems. Raw food is full of vitamins, minerals,  and enzymes. They help our immune system stay healthy and protect us from various intruders. The proper diet helps us to keep in shape physically and mentally.

Team of aids

There is so much information about how to be fit, many types of exercises, and advice on losing weight. I wonder why not start from the beginning when our plate is on the table, or we do stop buying fast food.  It is excellent to know what we put in our mouths unless we eat as ancient Romans. They tasted great meals consisting of meat, vegetables,  and fruits. Of course, their empire ended severely, but they knew how to enjoy life. Look what they created and left after themselves. Ancient Greeks left high culture for us. I do not think that they savored Twinkies.

Now, let’s examine why fresh food is so outstanding.

Why talk about nutrition?

Vitamins

They are vital nutrients and organic compounds—many nutrients not made by the body. We obtain them from our diet. Vitamins work with enzymes ensuring that all body activities would be in order and go the right way. If you lack just one vitamin, it can cause many problems. In the same way as enzymes, vitamins are destroyed by high temperatures, cooking, or steaming log time. It is the reason why blending fruits or vegetables is good for us.  All food is divided into small particles. Vital nutrients are here for the lovely smoothie. It is easy to swallow, just keeping a  few seconds in your mouth, letting ferments reach it, and preparing for digestion in the stomach. Especially for people, who do not have so many teeth or feel weak, blending is a simple way to deliver all living nutrients to our bodies.

Enzymes

Enzymes are protein molecules. They are essential for our survival. Enzymes are involved in chemical reactions acting as catalysts. It is a pity they are fragile and lose all their abilities when the temperature reaches more than 118 degrees  Fahrenheit.

Minerals

They are required to build bones, blood, muscles, and healthy nerves. Our bodies are out the balance when we lack minerals. Minerals work best when in chelated form or pico-ionic form, as is ReMag, the best magnesium supplement. It means that they bond to amino acids for more natural assimilation. The cooking breaks these bonds; the blending keeps all minerals intact. Of course, we can use supplements. Anyway, what Nature makes cannot be duplicated in the laboratory. It can be close, but not the same. Why talk about nutrition? It is vitally essential for our bodies what type of food we get. Our well-being depends on it.

A Bonus of Positive Thinking

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Do you like Monday?

If you asked me, I would say that I like Monday. For me,  it is the same day as Tuesday or Friday. The bonus of positive thinking is that we do not care about minor details. We look for more important things. Otherwise, my friends said they were unhappy about the beginning of the week. What does it mean?  They want to have weekends all year long. I do not mind, but to have vacation all year can be annoying.

The significance of a positive attitude

We can disrespect  Monday or program ourselves toward expectations. For example, if an innocent animal such as a cat crosses our path, we believe in bad luck.

We would try to think that it is excellent to get up, walk and see and hear all life’s little miracles. Sun shines or rain rains, everything is good for us and our surroundings. If we meet somebody, which is unpleasant to us, wish them all the best and do your own business. Who knows, maybe this person has a   migraine, his dog does not eat breakfast, or his relatives will visit their house when other plans have been made.

It happens. Shrug it off and forget. Put a smile on your face, and you will see that life is excellent. Other people will reflect your smile. The bonus of positive thinking is that we save energy instead of worrying.

Health benefits of a positive attitude

What is a positive attitude? When we do not react to all the little things, which makes our life a little bit complicated. Overall, everything is relative. For example, somebody did not catch the airplane and was boiling inside because they would be late for the meeting.  Later they got the news that this airplane had an accident. Of course, we would be thankful for it, but better to be calm and stable in every life situation.

When we overact or rush, we do not think about the consequences. We overeat to cover stress. Food happens to be not of the best quality. Our weight, blood pressure, and chronic diseases can show up. If we think everything happens for a reason and take what comes to us with humility and respect, our bodies will be thankful for our positive view.

Organic from the farmers market,  bought food with all nutrients,  exercises such as yoga, martial arts, cheerful attitude, ability to have a sense of humor, and meditation will do miracles.  Our bodies can function in a way mother nature intended to be for us.

Be thankful for the gifts of life

Being open and grateful for everything life gives us; makes us feel relaxed and happy daily. Going to sleep, being in a good mood, and not worrying about what will be will make your body refreshed, rejuvenated, and healthy.

The bonus of positive thinking

Positive thinking lets us see everything that happens to us as life lessons. Negativity is just in our minds. We will have a mess if we do not feed our bodies and minds with quality food. Thinking positively about life lets us reach heights in every area and situation.

We trust ourselves because we know if something unexpected happens, it is for a reason. We can try new ways if the old ones do not work. When we are positive, we can see more opportunities around us. We do not judge. We are open. The bonus of positive thinking is a good mood and a balanced mind.

Can We Do Without Sugar?

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Can we do without sugar? I like sweets. I do not care for candies, but chocolate is my favorite thing. I heard that it is an addictive habit in the same way as drinking. I hope the consequences are different from consuming 100 grams per day of chocolate. I went through a few books and found that this pleasure can cost more during my life compared with happiness eating it.

What is better, chocolate, candies, or soda drinks?

It is the right product if the chocolate contains more than 75% cacao. Cacao has antioxidants, which protect from stress and power the immune system. However, chocolate with plenty of sugar is not real chocolate anymore.

Candies are full of sugar. The same drinks as Coca-Cola Classic and  Arizona Iced Tea contain 39 and 59 grams of sugar. What do we get from sugar? For a while, it gives us energy. However, sugar stimulates the growth of insulin. After consuming too much, sugar levels in the blood need to be regulated. Insulin performs this function. After years of too much insulin, cells give up. As Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, writes: sugar cannot get into cells where it is needed to create energy, and it becomes elevated in the blood, which damages the eyes, kidneys, and heart as adult-onset diabetes.

How risky are refined dietary sugars?

Sugar is absent from vitamins and minerals. The scarcity of nutrients causes the terrible metabolism of cholesterol and fatty acids. Dietary sugars feed fungi and cancer cells. Not too much fun, yes? One more thing. Helke Ferrie wrote that the refining process of sugar removes 93 percent of chromium, 89 percent of manganese, 98 percent of cobalt, 83 percent of copper, 98 percent of zinc, and 98 percent of magnesium, all essential to life.

More interesting facts about sugar

A lady, her name is Nancy Appleton, had battles with sugar addiction. She has a website where 136 reasons are listed why it is better to avoid sugar. We know that sugar can cause tooth decay, which sugar causes premature aging. But news about losing memory when eating too many sweets does not sound enjoyable and exciting to me. How about you? What are your thoughts about this topic?

According to Gabriel Cousens, M.D., sugar consumption per person a year is 125 pounds. It is a lot because it leads to the effect of low blood sugar, as in the medical world, it is called hypoglycemia.

I want to wish to break a cycle where eating a lot of sweets feels so good, but later on, the energy disappears somewhere. Sooner or later,  an option to have the piece of chocolate looks good. Some symptoms include poor concentration, feeling exhausted or angry, and sadness without reason taking over pleasure after eating delicious cake.

Can we do without sugar?

Gabriel Cousens, an author of  Conscious Eating, offers this solution.

How to break the sweet mind-bind cycle?

  • Eat sprouted grain, seeds, nuts, seed sauces, sea vegetables, vegetables, or fruits at each meal.
  • Eat three regular meals at constant times.
  • Stop eating refined foods, sweets, junk, fast foods( such as anything with white sugar), chocolate, and pastries.
  • Avoid stimulants and other drugs, such as coffee and alcohol.
  • Lead a balanced life.
  • Let go of life in the last line

Eluding sweets

Overall, when people decide to finish with one lifestyle and start new, in this case, avoiding sweets, at first,  they feel weaker before becoming more vigorous. It is the same as withdrawal symptoms from alcohol. Our cells have memory. When the body is adjusting and changing from one unhealthy habit to a healthy one, this short process can make us uncomfortable for a while.

It takes some time to adjust to new habits. However, after this, we will be in lousy shape eating junk food because our bodies start to recover and have a healthy metabolism.

Can we do without sugar?

Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., offers an excellent solution for showing children the harm of sweets. She offers to make a deal with them.  The whole week is to be without sugar, except the weekend. Children can enjoy all desserts all day long. After this weekend, children can eat all the sweets. It will be an unpleasant feeling for them that something is wrong. It happens when the big load of desserts after a healthy eating style makes them feel tired and uncomfortable.

Like everything in life, changing our habits takes persistence and willingness to achieve our desired goals. What do you think?  It is worth regularly checking how we do before and after losing bad habits. Can we do without sugar? Of course, we can if we choose well-being over bad habits.