A Morning Meditation with Senior Planet

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!

All the best in Wellness!

News You Can Use ;

More often than not, we focus on the next issue with some anxiety toward a challenge, whether it be our health, aging adjustments, family concerns, or numerous other problems.

I am eager to introduce you to the Breaththerapy blog. In particular, the recent post about feeling lonely, and things you can do to help you through difficult feelings and challenges.

Click the link below for a direct connection to this valuable information.

https://www.breatherapytabs.com/blog/feeling-lonely-this-could-help

Learn about Breatherapy’s aromatherapy tabs, which combine organic essential oil blends, that you can inhale and exhale for a breathing wellness experience. You can also sign-up for the Newsletter. I assure you it is ‘news you can use’, one of my Wellness mottos.

Read the FAQ page for answers to your questions.
https://www.breatherapytabs.com/faq

Listen to a podcast about Bioesse Technologies at:
https://anchor.fm/essential-aromatica/episodes/Spotlight-on-Aromatherapy-in-Practice-with-Aaron-Theno-of-Bioesse-Technologies-and-Breatherapy-e1a36b6

All the best in Wellness!

Revisiting a Conversation About Our Sense of Smell

An on-going topic and cause of concerns being discussed since the onset of COVID-19 is the sense of smell.

Some of you may recall in August 2021, I interviewed Frauke Galia, of Falk Aromatherapy on my Wellness Connections podcast #11. In that podcast Frauke explained that there are various types of smell dysfunction ANOSMIA, for example has become a keyword when one becomes infected with COVID-19, and they temporarily lose the sense of smell. There’s also PAROSMIA, which is a smell dysfunction that distorts our sense of smell. You think that you smell one thing, and it is actually something else.

In addition, smell dysfunction has been linked to the early onset of some cognition problems. Read more at: https://www.judithguerra.com/smell-memory-for-senior-citizens

When your time and interest permit, listen to a recent podcast conducted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the neurosurgeon who appears on CNN and reports on health and medical news. He is also part of AARP’s Staying Sharp programs. He interviews Dr. Zara Patel on his Chasing Life podcast, and she discusses olfactory training – aka – “smell training.
https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/chasing-life/episodes/7801c5d9-d268-4855-99d9-af170114b19c and is part of the Staying Sharp programs at AARP’s website.

And, once again, I suggest you visit Frauke Galia’s website and learn more about smell dysfunction, and training available for help. https://www.falkaromatherapy.com/osmias