Aging Backwards

I’ve been spending a lot of time with my mom lately as she’s been dealing with some health issues. Last weekend, I took her to the emergency because her blood pressure was high. Sitting in the waiting room, I couldn’t help but think about how each day is a gift. I believe in the power of gratitude and acknowledge my blessings daily. I just got a gratitude journal and am excited to start filling it out daily. But sometimes, when I pass a mirror, I have that fleeting moment of self-judgment, and I try to catch myself before I let it take over my thoughts. Thankfully, there’s so much we can do now to age gracefully.

Here are some things I’ve learned over the past 25 years as a health & wellness expert:

• Exercise or move daily by walking and lifting to improve muscle strength, bone health, and balance.
• Eat a whole-food diet. Emphasize food made in nature. Focus on protein, veggies, good-quality fats and oils, and low-glycemic fruits like berries.
• Manage stress. Check out my podcast interview with Navaz Habib here.
• Prioritize sleep. I talk about this a lot because it’s so crucial for us peri- and menopausal ladies. Check out this article about sleep. We also have our Morphus Sleepus & Magnesium supplements, which help to quiet your nervous system and improve sleep quality and quantity when taken consistently.
• Stay mentally active. Whether you do brain puzzles or learn a new language, it’s important to keep your mind engaged and flexible.
• Optimize hormone levels. Many of these lifestyle habits help, but if you are looking for menopause hormone therapy, check out this directory to find a practitioner near you.
• Stay socially connected. Get together with friends, join a club, or volunteer in a community.
• Minimize and be mindful of harmful habits like smoking or overindulging in ultra-processed foods and/or alcohol.
• And go for regular check-ups. Find a compassionate doctor who understands women in perimenopause and menopause.