Anti-Aging
Is Aging Optional?
Is aging optional? Do we have more control over our aging than we might believe? Or are we victims of our environment and genetic code? I’m fascinated by the mission to extend the glory of middle age for as long as possible; the daily choices that extend healthspan, the length of time you feel awesome…
Read MoreFinger-Licking Good Braised Turmeric Cinnamon Chicken
Slow your roll with this incredible chicken recipe from Younger. Simmering this chicken slowly better breaks down all the nutrients so they are more easily digestible. If we’re talking about nutrients, pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric are known in Ayurvedic medicine to enhance digestion, improve metabolism and serve as anti-inflammatories. I recommend cinnamon in my anti-aging…
Read MoreA Punch of Omega-3s in this Blackened Cajun Salmon
I cannot get enough salmon because it’s delicious and incredibly versatile! Salmon is rich in good-fat omega-3 fatty acids that promote antioxidants and have antidepressant, antiaging, and anti-arthritis effects. It supports the vitamin D receptor gene, too! I recommend 1-2 servings of fresh wild-caught fish per week ( a serving is 3-4 oz for women…
Read MoreBuddha “Fettuccine” Alfredo: A Comfort Food Revised
This is how I unite a classic comfort food with healthy, vegetable-filled eating. I shared this recipe in my book, Younger, because of the antiaging properties of Brazil nuts and because it is oh so much goodness! Munching on these tasty nuts fill you up with magnesium. Magnesium is the relaxing mineral; it counters the…
Read MoreWomen, Perimenopause, and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Call to Action
When your hormones go down in your forties, your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease go up. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for half of the cases. AD is a progressive brain/body disorder characterized by gradual memory loss, nerve cell loss, dysfunction of connections between nerve cells (synapses), and…
Read MoreTop Questions Women Ask About Aging
As women age, their hormones take off on a roller coaster, often exacerbating any signs of aging. Most aging women have one major complaint: thinning hair and skin problems such as sagging, wrinkling, and even breakouts. Why? The short answer is that hormones are often the culprit; bringing them back into balance will remedy these…
Read MoreHow to Look and Feel Your Best As You Age
Do you want to feel your best as you age? What are the secrets to improving your healthspan and better aging? Here are the main steps I recommend to turn back the clock from the inside out. There are three main building blocks to slow down the aging process: sleep, food and exercise. Improve your…
Read MoreQ&A: Cupping of the Body and Face
During the 2016 Summer Olympics, cupping therapy received a lot of attention. After all, it was hard to miss the red circles on the backs and shoulders of swimmers like Michael Phelps. Cupping, for your face or body, is often offered by acupuncturists, massage therapists, and increasingly, physical therapists, as a way to withdraw toxins,…
Read MoreGrilled Salmon Steaks with Lemon-Herb Mojo
Packed full of omega-3s, grilled salmon is a good source of healthy fat. The health benefits of omega-3s are many: they reduce our risk of heart disease, have anti-aging properties, improve mood and even help to protect our brains. The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) protect the brain from inflammation.…
Read MoreTop 4 Blogs of 2017
Last year was such a fabulous year! Thanks to your support, I published my third New York Times bestseller, Younger: A Breakthrough Program to Reset Your Genes, Reverse Aging, and Turn Back the Clock 10 Years. I reached thousands from across the globe with my online programs, podcasts, press interviews, events and blog. To celebrate,…
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