Good morning. Before we move on from this topic, let's look beyond Okinawa, where we learned Hara Hachi Bu and see what they are doing and eating in the other countries that are labeled longevity hot-spots. Since everyone loves Italy, we'll first examine the lifestyles of the inhabitants of the small island of Sardinia, where they boast about the inordinate number of male … [Read more...] about Last Look at the Blue Zones
Archives for January 2010
Another Wacky Wednesday
Today I am going to take a break from the Blue Zone because if it's Wednesday, last night must have been Biggest Loser! Lots of twists and turns in the show as team building, communication and trust were the lessons for the couples who became students and teachers to one another. The challenge, in my humble opinion, involved too much ribbon and too many blindfolds and not … [Read more...] about Another Wacky Wednesday
Welcome to the Blue Zones
Good morning. Welcome to the Blue Zones. The Blue Zones are small geographic pockets inhabited by the world’s longest-lived populations. In each of these regions, people reach age 100 at rates significantly higher than the rest of us, and on average live longer, healthier lives. They also suffer about one fifth the rate of heart disease and cancer found in America. I first … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Blue Zones
Happy Birthday, Dr. King
I don't ever blog twice in one day, but left for work and realized I completely forgot to pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. His contribution to this world, his ability to unite people and his passion for peace make him one of the greatest heroes ever. May his gifts to humanity and his memory live on eternally. I am sad and sorry that there were those in … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Dr. King
If it’s Good Enough for Sanjay, it’s Good Enough for Me!
Good morning. Happy Monday. Thanks so much for the messages of peace that I received yesterday in response to the quote I shared. The return of the peace sign was something I embraced years ago and chose to never lose touch with again. Practicing peace (and fitness) have somehow become my "religion" and I am thankful for those who are like-minded and practicing with me. … [Read more...] about If it’s Good Enough for Sanjay, it’s Good Enough for Me!