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That’s right, as a baby boomers we are now in the phase of our lives where we become more intimately acquainted with our doctor. It is in fact one of the steps integral towards longevity - having a doctor who knows you, your history and you see on a regular basis.

The 8 health checks are:

1) Blood Pressure - WHAT Blood pressure is measured using and inflatable cuff! WHY High blood pressure stresses the heart which can lead to heart failure, stroke and kidney damage. ACTION Get annual check ups from your doctor, unless you need more regular monitoring.

2) Breast Exam and Mammogram (ladies) - WHAT Physical and X-ray examination of the breasts to detect cancer. WHY Breast cancer can be treated and is mostly non-fatal when caught early. ACTION Monthly self-exams, annual gynae breast exam and annual mammogram from age of 40.

3) Cholesterol and Triglyceride Testing - WHAT A blood sample is taken and analyzed. WHY Cholesterol and triglyceride levels are good indicators of heart disease risk.. ACTION Get annual check ups done by your doctor by means of a proper fasting blood test.

4) Colonoscopy - WHAT A colonoscope examines your large intestine for possible colon and bowl cancer before symptoms may occur. WHY statistically colon cancer incidents are on the rise due to our inadequate diets. ACTION Get scanned at least once every 5 years.

5) Heart Health - WHAT General heart check-up, which includes blood pressure and listening for irregularities in the heart. WHY To cancel and lower heart disease risk. ACTION Annual exams from the age of 20.

6) Mole Screening WHAT Checking for changes to the shape or color of moles or anything unusual regarding your skin. WHY Preventative measures for skin cancer. ACTION Monthly self-examinations and a dermatologist should you notice any changes.

7) Pap Smear (ladies) - WHAT A sample is taken from the cervix to detect cervical cancer. WHY It is one of the most common cancers amongst women. ACTION Bi-annual check-ups from the age of 20

Prostate (men) - WHAT A rectal exam and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) level check. WHY Prostate cancer is very common in men over 50 and often there are no early symptoms. ACTION An annual rectal exam from the age of 50 unless you fall in a high risk category.

Because of developments in medical science and our knowledge base you have a real shot at living a healthy, longer life. The onus is on you to make use of the tools and knowledge available to you to achieve it however.

Baby boomers you have some of the most powerful health knowledge assembled on this blog, use it as your personal reference library and “add years to your life and life to your years”.

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High blood pressure like most other modern diseases, is a result off our unnatural lifestyle habits.

These 10 tips will help you control your blood pressure naturally -

1) Drink more water - dehydration is a cause of blood pressure

2) Eat your greens - the magnesium content lowers blood pressure

3) Reduce salt - and switch to sea salt

4) Cut out sugar - sugar raises blood pressure

5) Eat more fruit - fruit contains high levels of potassium which lower blood pressure

6) Stop smoking - 1 cigarette raises your blood pressure by as much as 10 points

7) Limit alcohol - to 1 or 2 drinks a day

Reduce weight - dropping a couple of pounds can have a significant effect on blood pressure as does gaining

9) Get more exercise - regular exercise, irregular exercise can be bad for your heart

10) Sooth away stress - stress management is vital to improve the quality of you health and life

Actively practicing these 10 steps will not only cure your high blood pressure, it will also improve the quality of your health and life.

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High blood pressure also know as the “silent killer” is best treated with the following 3 natural cures.

The reason why I’m recommending natural cures is because the drugs that your doctor will routinely prescribe can have some nasty side effects like - nausea, muscle aches, fatigue, breathing difficulties and heart failure, makes you think, doesn’t it?

The 3 natural cures are -

*** CoEnzyme Q10 - CoQ10 is a natural substance produced by the body and supplementing with is will lower blood pressure in most people PLUS it’s side effects will lower bad cholesterol levels and prevents diabetes and gum disease.

*** Taurine an amino acid controls blood pressure on 2 levels - it balances the sodium to potassium levels in the blood as well as reducing the production of adrenaline which raises blood pressure.

*** Arginine another amino acid works on conditioning the blood vessels which prevents them from going into spasm and thus restricting blood flow which will elevate blood pressure.

It also pays to take a daily vitamin and mineral supplement. Numerous studies have proven that a combination of vitamin C and E combined with potassium and magnesium is effective in lowering high blood pressure.

Natural cures can be as effective and in many instances more effective that drugs with none of the harmful side effects.

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Libido and Health

P.S. You can buy any of the recommended supplements at our vitamin store, where you’ll find a wide variety to choose from.

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Exercise Is Fun and Lifetime Fitness A Must!

I came across and article about rebounding a while ago and was amazed at the incredible accelerated health benefits.

After some research I must conclude the Cellerciser rebounder is the perfect exercise

Listen to what the experts say -

“Rebound [Cellercise] exercise is the closest thing to the Fountain of Youth that science has discovered. We found that jumping on good equipment is effective in improving the symptoms of over 80% of the patients reporting to our rehabilitation lab. ”

~ Dr. James White, U.C.S.D

And by far the best rebounder available on the market today is the Dave Hall Rebounder

The list of benefits are endless - low impact exercise with accelerated health benefits, benefits like - melts fat, builds muscle, improved digestion, immune system health, coordination, sleep and sex

It is ideal for mature bodies because of the low-impact exercises, it is fun to do and it will improve you life and health, a truly winning combination.

So do not hesitate to get your own Cellerciser.

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Libido and Health

P.S. Do yourself a favor and get the facts why - The Cellerciser rebounder is the perfect exercise

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Obesity is an epidemic and weight loss is no longer an option, it is a must. Our children are genetically suffering because of our bad lifestyle habits.

Imagine the shock - a good friend of mine’s 2 year old boy has just been diagnosed with diabetes, further I just read an article of a 2 year old in the UK with Children’s Alzheimer’s.

The reality is we are killing ourselves through bad eating habits, it’s easier to grab a burgher and fries with a bottomless soda than it is to have a whole grain sandwich with fresh lettuce and tomatoes washed down with a bottle of water.

Note the second option is just as quick but 100% more healthy.

So, if you are overweight I would like to recommend that you try Proactol, it is clinically proven and the benefits apart from losing weight and keeping it of are increased joint flexibility, less aches and pains, improved concentration, lower cholesterol and higher energy levels.

Much happier now

In and out of meetings seems to sum up my lifestyle right now. Using Proactol and the bonus schemes are a great weigh tloss system. I’ve reached my target weight and feel far happier with my heathier lifestyle! Thank you Proactol!

Ian Forbes
Age: 40
Canada

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Libido and Health

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