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Here is a great article about how to fast for your health and how to build up the time you do it. Just like exercise, always start small and then build up from there. Good Luck! https://www.mindbodygreen.com//flexible-intuitive-fasting-

Good Information from today's Philadelphia Inquirer for those of you working from home. How to prevent neck and back pain >Re-create your office work station at home as closely as possible, paying attention to desk height.... >Set a phone alarm to stretch and walk around at least once an hour to improve circulation and release tension. >Yoga poses such as a spinal twist, which can be done in a chair, or downward dog can help refresh the body. >Invest in an ergonomic chair that has a supportive back. A keyboard and a computer mouse that provides extra wrist support can also help relieve arm pain. >Elevate your laptop or computer screen using a stand so that they sit at eye level to prevent extra strain on the neck. Using a standing desk can also help lessen strain on the spine.

Here is another study on Green Tea for ALL OF US!! Enjoy a cup or two a day and help your brain. Great Stuff! Healthy Lifestyle Booster - 60 Hello Gregory,... Green Tea Intake Associated with Reduced Risk of Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Mild Cognitive Impairment The authors of a study published in 2019 in the journal Nutrients reviewed all available studies looking at green tea intake and memory, The researchers concluded, " These results seem to support the hypothesis that green tea intake might reduce the risk for dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, or cognitive impairment. " Experimental studies show that green tea catechins (i.e., EGCG) protect brain cells from undergoing degeneration and death during the aging process from insults such as free radical attack, the inflammatory process and the build-up of beta-amyloid plaque a hallmark feature of Alzheimer’s disease. These experimental studies show that green tea catechins act as antioxidants in the brain, inhibit brain inflammation, block steps in brain cell death and inhibit the synthesis of beta-amyloid plaque. Protecting your brain cells and supporting memory function are other reasons to consider drinking 3-5 cups of green tea each day. Reference Kakutani S et al. Green tea intake and risks of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, and cognitive impairment: A systematic review. Nutrients 2019;11(5):1165 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6567241/ Eat Smart, Live Well, Look Great

For all the MEN out there, here's a great article about Green Tea and protection against prostate Cancer. You can look up the formula for something called "Oos Juice" (it may also be referred to as gingeraide). It's something you can put in the fridge and drink year round! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6337309/

For Those of us looking for a NATURAL way to reduce High Blood Pressure problems, here is a VERY interesting study that shows that Beetroot juice can lower BP by the same amount as BP meds! A juicer and a recipe is all you need! https://www.meschinowellness.com//Lifestyle_Medicine_Updat