Category Archives: mindfulness

A Morning Meditation with Senior Planet

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Always, “News You Can Use” 🙂

It’s no secret that the Senior Planet website and programs are some of my favorite things to share with you. They offer a wealth of resources and support that can enhance your daily life significantly. And guess what? Now you can tune in on a Monday, June 23, 2025, to start off your day with a refreshing meditation designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness. This session provides a unique opportunity to clear your mind and set a positive tone for the week ahead. In addition, you’ll discover a variety of other exciting opportunities to connect with them online, ranging from engaging workshops to informative webinars that cater to diverse interests and needs. Don’t miss out on these valuable experiences; click the link below to learn more and join in on the fun!

https://seniorplanet.org/event/good-morning-senior-planet-q2-3/2025-06-23/

All the best in Wellness!

Healthy Aging News

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News that you can use 🙂
What are the best ways for a healthful aging program? Senior Planet is one of my favorite places to find out ways to enhance my aging routine, offering a wealth of resources and insightful articles that cater specifically to seniors. Their expert advice covers various aspects of aging, including nutrition, exercise, mental health, and social engagement, which are all critical components of a well-rounded program. By incorporating regular physical activity and a balanced diet into daily life, seniors can significantly improve their overall well-being and quality of life. Take a look when you find a moment, and do not forget to sign up for the Newsletter to stay updated on the latest tips, events, and community discussions that can aid in fostering a healthier aging experience!

Listen to the Podcast at this link:
https://seniorplanet.org/podcast/

Learn more about it at these links:

https://seniorplanet.org/category/healthy-aging/

https://seniorplanet.org/explore/

All the best in Wellness!

Turmeric Tea, and Hygge, Benefits

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Hello Everyone,

You know me by now, I am the blogger with the “news you can use“ 🙂

As a matter of fact, I encourage you to visit my website https://www.judithguerra.com/ where I have many suggestions for wellness and wellbeing. The content on my site is curated with care, focusing on various aspects of health. These resources are specifically designed to help you find ways available to encourage you to feel better, and inspire you to create a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Whether you are new to wellness practices or seeking to deepen your journey, my blogs are intended to provide helpful tools.

In this post, I am sharing Turmeric Tea recipes and why you might like to try them.
https://www.everydaymaven.com/wprm_print/turmeric-milk

Put a Hygge moment in your day!

https://denmark.dk/people-and-culture/hygge

Enjoy the Hyggelight Handbook and growing candles at this link 🙂
https://www.thegrowingcandle.com/blogs/hyggelight-handbook

Tumeric Tea Benefits:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/turmeric-tea-benefits
https://www.webmd.com/diet/turmeric-tea-good-for-you

All the best in Wellness!

Qigong at Senior Planet

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FYI – News you can use 🙂

Senior Planet 🙂 is a favorite website that offers exercise programs for senior citizens 🙂

A recent Newsletter listed Qigong as a new addition to Senior Planet’s online exercise programs.
What is Qigong? The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) provides a detailed description. Click the link below to learn more.

https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/qigong-what-you-need-to-know


Visit the Senior Planet website to learn more about the Qigong program they offer.
Click the link: https://seniorplanet.org/event/qigong-flow-q1/2025-02-21/

Here’s a link to the Senior Planet Hotline: https://seniorplanet.org/hotline/
For available online classes use this link: https://seniorplanet.org/classes/

All the best in Wellness!

Let’s Get Positively Calm In Class

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Senior Planet is among my favorite websites, continually improving and evolving.

Monday, February 3, 2025. 9:00AM EST / 8:00AM CST / 7:00AM MST / 6:00AM PST

Click the link for details on how to join by Zoom, and to learn more about what’s available next week.

https://seniorplanet.org/event/good-morning-senior-planet-q1/2025-02-03/

All the best in Wellness!

Are You Practicing Mindfulness or Meditating?

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Everywhere I turn these days the keywords, “mindfulness” and “meditation” are being suggested as a way of enhancing our well-being. Some baby boomers can remember meditation and the connection with the Beatles interests in the practice after a meeting Paul McCartney, George Harrison and John Lennon had with Maharishi after his lecture at the Hilton Hotel, London, on August 24, 1967, which sparked an interest to study in India with the Yogi to learn the techniques.

For your information, Senior Planet is having a conversation regularly about “Mindfulness”, and so are other wellness websites. That’s why I am happy to share some of the links with you, as you think about embracing new ways for your wellness regimen.

Are “meditation” and “mindfulness” the same thing?
https://www.verywellmind.com/mindfulness-vs-meditation-what-s-the-difference-6822721

Senior Planet
When: Monday, August 5, 2024
Time: 11:00AM EDT / 10:00AM CDT / 9:00AM MDT / 8:00AM PDT

On-line Mindfulness Apps Class https://seniorplanet.org/event/mindfulness-apps-12/

Handout:
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Mindfulness-Apps-lecture-handout-8.31.23.pdf

Photo by Barbara Olsen on Pexels.com

FYI – Mindfulness Information
https://hr.harvard.edu/sites/hwpi.harvard.edu/files/humanresources/files/may_2023_senior_sense.pdf?m=1682943686
https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2021/what-is-mindfulness.html
https://www.britannica.com/science/mindfulness-meditation

Meditation Info Sources: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meditation-modern-life/201307/overview-meditation-its-origins-and-traditions
https://meditationlifestyle.com/interview-lennon-and-harrison-on-meditation/

All the best in Wellness!

Worried About Your Memory?

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The NIA (National Institute on Aging) has guidelines on what we should be concerned about when it comes to our memory. Take a look at the video and list of tips we can use to help us with forgetfulness.

News you can use 🙂

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/memory-forgetfulness-and-aging-whats-normal-and-whats-not

FYI – Brain Exercises
https://www.verywellmind.com/brain-exercises-to-strengthen-your-mind-2795039

FYI – Very Well Mind Podcast
https://www.verywellmind.com/the-verywell-mind-podcast-5113058

Fun Games
https://www.mentalup.co/blog/memory-games-for-seniors

All the best in Wellness!

A Reason to Look Up:)

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To all my Living Senior.Me blog followers: As you know, my motto is that I’m giving you “News you can use “:).

As we close out the year, I would like to thank you for your support, which you have given by clicking the “Like” and “Follow” buttons. It’s nice to know that you have found something on the blog, which gives you a reason to “Look Up” and read what I am posting about.

With that said, don’t forget to “Look Up” at the new page I have placed on the blog. There you will be introduced to Sissy St. John’s Yoga website and valuable information. In addition, you may even want to sign up for her Newsletter and Free Trial class!

And, if you have 7-10 minutes, you may want to tune in to the Wellness Connections Podcast, where I share all kinds of information, that may possibly be useful for you as well. The podcast can be heard on Apple, Google, and other platforms.

Have a safe and pleasant Holiday Season!
Judith

An Essential (Oil) Conversation

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What are Essential Oils?

The scented liquid taken from certain plants using steam or pressure. Essential oils contain the natural chemicals that give the plant its “essence” (specific odor and flavor). Essential oils are used in perfumes, food flavorings, medicine, and aromatherapy. source: Definition of essential oil – NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms – National Cancer Institute

In previous posts I have introduced the idea of using essential oils as a complementary method to assist us in coping with mind, body, and spirit care. Essential oils are not intended to replace any medications we require for our health. Rather, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is used as a way to enhance, not replace, our self-care regimen.

Stress is known to cause pain in the neck, shoulders, and back. Stress also causes insomnia and headaches. How do you manage these issues? Do you take a pain pill for your body? Do you take a pain pill for your headache(s)? How many times a day? How Anxiety Can Create Aches and Pains (calmclinic.com)

In some countries, essential oils are regulated and used as a methodology for helping patients enhance their relief with health issues: An example, is Canada where Essential Oils are regulated as Natural Health Products. These products require the approval of Health Canada (FDA in the USA) approval before going to market.

Our sense of smell is especially pertinent to wellbeing because it is the only sense that is directly processed by the limbic brain – the emotional brain.
Source: Home – NAC Wellbeing

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Are there benefits to positive thinking?

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I’m not one to make light of the fact that for some seniors aging is a difficult challenge. Loss of the ability to function the way we could when we were younger; loss of friends and companions; sickness.  All of these things add to enormous stress, and sometimes despondent feelings.  But what if thinking positively could help us out?  Should we at least try to find a way to cultivate this habit?

♣ An article in the New York Times suggest that our thoughts can do “far more than raise one’s spirits”.  How about if thinking positively could boost your immune system, alleviate depression, lower your blood pressure, give you better weight control.  Would you try it?

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