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If you or a loved one are 65 or older, you might be interested in hearing about a French study which revealed that older people who take ginkgo biloba may live longer.
Dr. Jean-Francois Dartigues at the University of Bordeaux followed a group of 3,534 men and women 65 and older for a period of 13 years. At the start of the study, which was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, six percent of the participants were taking a ginkgo biloba extract supplement. And those who took the supplement were 24 percent less likely to die during the 13-year period than those who did not take it.
While taking ginkgo isn’t certain to help you live longer, there are other reasons to give it a try. For instance, gingko acts as a blood thinner, which helps improve circulation. It also has many beneficial flavonoids – a group of immune-boosting antioxidants. And it has been shown to help improve brain function.
Taking 20 mg or 60 mg of gingko biloba extract with breakfast a few times a week could make your mind and body healthier.
[Ed. Note: Ray Sahelian, M.D., the author of Mind Boosters, is internationally recognized as a moderate voice in the evaluation of natural supplements. Visit Dr. Sahelian’s website at www.RaySahelian.com, and read more of his articles about the supplements you should and shouldn’t be taking at ETR’s new natural health e-letter.]
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Whether it’s caused by the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, the trauma of divorce, or even the new responsibilities of a promotion, extreme stress can sap your energy and motivation and leave you feeling helpless. Fortunately, there are simple actions you can take – starting today – to reduce your stress and leave you feeling calm and in control.
Meditation is one of the best stress relievers I know of. And the more stress you are experiencing, the more meditation you need. This spiritual (and psychological) technique is 5,000 years old. It is taught, in one form or another, by all of the world’s great religions. There is no debate, religious or scientific, about its value. And it is particularly helpful to anyone affected by extreme stress.
How does meditation relieve stress?
Meditation quiets the mind, lowers blood pressure, rests and calms the body, and expands your ability to solve problems creatively. It also enhances and speeds spiritual growth. All of these benefits will help you survive and even transform your difficult life situation.
To meditate, sit in a comfortable chair in a quiet room. Both feet on the floor. Hands in your lap. Close your eyes. Breathe deeply three times and then normally. Repeat (in your mind), "Peace be with me." Your mind will wander. Simply bring it back by repeating "Peace be with me."
Try it. Do this for 20 minutes once a day. Twice a day is better. Make the time. It may be the best thing you do all day.
[Ed. Note: Dr. Matthew Anderson, author of The Prayer Diet, is a counselor and national columnist/expert on weight loss, motivation, self-management, and relationships. Read more of his articles on healthy living at ETR’s brand-new natural health e-letter. And to find tough-minded, outside-the-box guidance for taking charge of your life and/or your weight, click here.]
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