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Can You Recognize Age Dementia Symptoms?

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Every time you forget something, do you worry about dementia?

When you start creeping up there in age, it’s easy to be a little nervous about memory loss.  Losing your memory is like dying before you die.

Your memory doesn’t work quite as well as you age, but a little forgetfulness is no reason to worry about age dementia symptom.

Many things other than aging alone can cause memory problems.

  • depression
  • dementia (severe problems with memory and thinking, such as Alzheimer’s disease)
  • side effects of drugs
  • strokes
  • head injury
  • alcoholism

Alzheimer’s disease starts by changing your recent memory. If you have Alzheimer’s disease you might remember even small details of your past but not be able to remember recent events or conversations. Over time, the disease affects all parts of your memory.

Age dementia symptoms are certainly worrisome.  They are more than normal aging.

First you want to rule out any of the issues above that might be contributing to your memory loss.  Don’t assume the worst until you have addressed other possibilities.

Signs that are concerning: Continue reading Can You Recognize Age Dementia Symptoms? →

Is Surrendering To the Now of Mindfulness Meditation Really Possible?

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Is Surrendering To the Now of Mindfulness Meditation Really Possible?

Mindfulness Meditation is a type of meditation that essentially involves focusing your mind on the present in a way that allows you to witness your thoughts and actions without judging yourself.

Is there a secret to allowing what is?

If there is a secret to Mindfulness Meditation, it is creating a still space that will serve as your doorway to Now.

Can you be still?

Does the constant conversation in your head ever stop?

A friend of mine had a particularly hard time with never stopping thought.  I’ll call her Pamela.

Pamela was a very together lady.

She ran a day care out of her home, and you never saw a place so clean, tidy and on schedule!

The woman appeared to have calm and serene down to a science.  When she picked up a bell and rang it, the toddlers buzzing about her feet jumped up and began singing “clean up clean up everybody everywhere, clean up clean up, everybody do your share”.

They all did their share and the room was clean in a flash.  It was an amazing sight to see.  I thought that only happened on television.

A super hero disguised as a little old lady!

I felt like I should ask for her autograph.  The woman had everything under control!

She became a good friend to me, and “Auntie Pam” to my young daughters.

When the two of us decided to take a meditation class together, I saw a side of Auntie Pam that shocked me. Continue reading Is Surrendering To the Now of Mindfulness Meditation Really Possible? →

Is Your Screen Time Causing Your Early Signs of Heart Disease?

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How much time do you spend every day staring at a screen?

That is television, computer, text messaging … all of those screens.

You may spend more time than you think you do.

Did you know  …


Researcher Professor David Dunstan told London’s The Independent that even if someone has a healthy body weight, sitting for long periods of time still has an unhealthy influence on their blood sugar and blood fats.

A study from Australia reports that every hour you spend watching television increases your risk of heart disease by 18%.  I’m no math wiz so I won’t tell you what that adds up to, but suffice to say

Your Screen Time Could Most Definitely Be Causing Your Early Signs of Heart Disease!

 

That same study found that people who spent hours watching television greatly increased the chances of dying early from heart attacks and strokes.


TV increases your risk of cancer death, and your risk of death from all causes.

 

A lot of the normal activities of daily living that use to involve standing up and moving the muscles in the body have been converted to sitting.

Sitting and reading a book for an hour, could also increase your risk of death.

Is your work increasing the chance of death?  If you have to sit at a desk for long hours … Yes.

Do you know what the early signs of heart disease are? Continue reading Is Your Screen Time Causing Your Early Signs of Heart Disease? →

Have You Asked Yourself: How Much Am I Supposed To Weigh?

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How much am I supposed to weigh?

Eighty percent of 10 year old girls in the USA go on a diet.

Why?

When you look in the mirror do you like what you see?

Unfortunately, if you are like most people, that is an uncomfortable question to answer.

I mean, even if you like what you see, does it make you feel arrogant to say … “yes, I like what I see in the mirror”?

Or perhaps if you are unhappy about being over weight, when you look at someone else who “looks good”, you feel unpleasant feelings of envy arise within you.

Jill was very unhappy when I met her.  She was the new licensed practical nurse hired to cared for Mr. Mendes, a heart failure patient that I had been taking care of for many years.

One afternoon while Mr. Mendes was sleeping I stopped by to check up on the two of them.  Since Jill had some time on her hands we decided to enjoy a cup of tea together.

During our conversation, she expressed how frustrating it was for her to understand the diet restrictions that Mr. Mendes’ daughter had instructed her to adhere to when planning his meals.

4“I think it is cruel to deprive him of foods that the rest of the family is eating”, she said. Continue reading Have You Asked Yourself: How Much Am I Supposed To Weigh? →

Why Do You Need A Goal Setting Worksheet?

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Do you recognize your greatness?

Erica Jong, an American author and teacher said,

“Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place it leads.”

I’m not exactly sure what she means by that, but I have an idea.

What’s your passion?  Have you found something that drives you past your normal limits?  Something that makes the hours seem like minutes?  When you live with purpose you are possessed with drive and inspiration that will definitely push you past your limits towards your full potential!

When you set goals and work towards achieving them, you access your ideals.  When that conflicts with what you see in your life now …

it causes all those limiting beliefs that are holding you back to rise to the surface.

  • Do you believe that you have it in you to succeed in life?
  • Do you believe it is within your power to beat heart disease?
  • Do you believe you can survive grief and loss?
  • Can you finally lose weight even though you have tried a thousand times?
  • Is physical fitness still within your grasp? Can you enjoy playing with your grand-children?
  • Will you leave a legacy when you are gone?
  • Do you believe you deserve happiness?

Realizing your greatness starts by setting goals and gathering with like minded people to over come obstacles.  The secret is Continue reading Why Do You Need A Goal Setting Worksheet? →

Looking For Easy Stress Management Techniques?

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Did you know that there is a very simple way to make yourself healthier and happier?

I’m talking easy!

Isn’t the thought of feeling better without making big changes encouraging?  Compared to other stress management techniques, this one is as easy as they come.

If you spend anytime reading here at Heart Failure Solutions, you know that I talk a lot about making better food choices and getting active.  Those are very important steps that you can take to feel better!  That is for sure!

However, it is really hard to create lasting change in your life!  You get so attached to your habits!  Switching up is just plain hard to do.

The tip I’m about to share with you can help you feel better without doing much of anything differently.  In fact, before I wrap this post up and send you off with many blessings, I’ll give you a link to a product that will allow you to incorporate this healing into your life without making ANY change!

When you take simple action to make yourself feel better daily, it is MUCH easier to make better food choices and to find the motivation to get up and MOVE!

The small change that you can make to improve your health for the better ….

Take Off Your Shoes!

Yes, I’m very serious.

Take your shoes off and walk on your front lawn for 15 minutes every morning or evening, or when you feel tired or uncomfortable, or even in pain.  The more time you spend strolling around bare foot, the better you will feel!  A bare foot game of kickball on the front lawn can be a great stress reducer game!

Now just because this remarkable healing tool is SO simple, don’t underestimate the power of bare-footing!

Electrons from the earth have natural anti-inflammatory effects, reducing inflammation anywhere in the body.  We talk a lot about inflammation around here, so you are probably already aware that inflammation is the cause of most chronic illness.

Stress management techniques only help you when you apply them.  This method is so easy, even a child could implement it daily!

Ready to feel better?

What will walking on the earth barefoot do for you?

  • Improve energy
  • Reduce Inflammation
  • Improve Sleep
  • Relieve Muscle Tension
  • Reduce Stress
  • Restore Normal Biological Rhythms

Touching your feet to the earth will synchronize your electrical frequency to the earth’s.  This wondering grounding effect is measurable.  You WILL notice the difference immediately!

As The Life Breath Coach I teach my students to cultivate stillness in nature as often as possible.  It’s an extremely healing thing to do for a lot of reason.

Join The Life Breath Club and be a part of the conversation every week that will remind you to remember how powerfully healing nature is!

Click on the link to learn about the benefits of membership.

Join The Life Breath Club

This is a private membership to protect your medical privacy.

It’s free!

 

Many blessings,

Carrie Tucker, RCP

The Life Breath Coach

Heart Failure Solutions

 

PS– Remember everyday:

  • Relax and Release tension
  • Exhale Slowly
  • Be active in a way that adds Joy to your life

Plus pure water ~whole foods~sunshine~and laughter