Purposefully preparing for older age

This posting is dedicated to Jack LaLanne for is lifetime of showing us age is nothing but a number.  He kept demonstrating and showing us that life can be active and strong even through age 95. I don't think he ever grew old. He was some man. He wasn't a big man, but powerful in all manner of manliness.  I watched a television interview of him late last year and there was no question of his love he had toward his wife and his love for mankind. That's a real man.  I was also thinking about growing old. You've got to purposely prepare for older age. Jack LaLanne did. He never stopped being physically active nor feeding his body nutrition for health in order to maintain health, strength and vitality. You're gonna need your legs to be strong for support you in getting up from a chair or the toilet, or climbing stairs, or walking in the park or playing with your grandchildren.  If you want to live an independent life in your elder years you must prepare now to have that blessing later. Yes, your leg muscles, and all joints for that matter have to be strong.  So work them now and keep on working them so your body is able to serve you all your life. This applies from head to toe, from your brain to your little toe.  What you invest in your health now, you can cash in for an independent life later. Keep physically active, keep your mind challenged by learning something new. Keep eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. Keep hydrated. Keep rested.  Keep your spine adjusted by getting regular chiropractic care. Keep getting massages. Keep your regular medical and dental check ups. Keep on exercising your faith in God. Keep a sense of humor and never stop keeping on doing the good things for yourself and others. It makes for a happy life in which you can touch others no matter how many birthdays you've celebrated. 


Those are gems that shine brilliantly.

Thank you Jack LaLanne for your long healthy life.  We'll miss you.

Photo credit: nazka2002 from morguefile.com


See my other posting on Jack LaLanne

How to clean your home without using the bad stuff

There is no limited supply of chemicals to clean your home. Walk down any store isle and you'll almost be knocked in the face with tidal wave of VOC's.  So, if you're wanting to limit and reduce subjecting yourself to breathing these chemicals into your lungs, you have some choices, and they really are good, healthy choices.

1.  Don't walk down the cleaning isle in stores for starters.  Save your lungs.  There really should be a caution sign before entering that isle that your lungs are at risk.                               2.  Switch to products that don't have chemicals you can't pronounce. I like using products that makes my home smell wonderful, clean well, and aren't a health risk to use. I use a great product called Thieves® Household Cleaner. Those amazing essential oils to the rescue
I can even put my nose up to the bottle and take a big whiff and not pass out.  I couldn't do that with cleaners in the store isles.  Find this product on my website under "Links" on the right side column YoungLiving Essential Oils and Health products. Try it.


That's a real gem for ya. Short and sweet.