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13May 2013

Age Better #14: Fight Colds and Flu with Hydrogen Peroxide

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Age Better #14: Fight Colds and Flu with Hydrogen Peroxide

We are half way through January and the winter has been mild so far. Six
weeks and we are looking at spring just around the corner. However flu
season is upon us and we are being told to get that “flu shot.”

You might want to take some time to think about that before you do. The
flu vaccine incorporates last year’s strains because this years are just
hitting us. It’s therefore debatable whether these shots help at all.

I’ve never gotten flu shots, and have only had the flu once in the last 15
years. I felt a bit run down one Sunday evening but instead of resting, I
went to the gym and trained VERY hard.

Well as you can imagine, my immune system took a hit and I got sick.

I’ve since learned not to repeat that mistake.  So…when you are feeling
not quite 100%, don’t exercise intensely, especially in the winter. While
exercise is generally good, it does weaken your immune system and leave
you open to colds and flu.

If you feel something “coming on” there is something you can do. Get
some food grade hydrogen peroxide and put a few drops in each ear. This
does not hurt. It will just make a bubbling sound as the peroxide reacts.

Do one ear at a time, and lay down on each side so the peroxide does not
leak out. Hold it in there for several minutes and then let it leak out onto
a tissue.

Repeat this for each ear. You can do this one or twice a week when
you notice signs of a cold or flu coming on. You can even do this once per
week during flu season as a preventative strategy.

You can find hydrogen peroxide at any drugstore, but just don’t ever take
hydrogen peroxide internally though.

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I have a policy with my newsletter not to get involved with political topics,
because as you can imagine people have strong feelings about them and
it’s easy to alienate others this way.

However I would just like to say a few words about our current issues.

We are living in very uncertain times and face many difficult issues and
choices. Just remember that the media tends to focus on the bad news
and tragic events, as good news just doesn’t sell the way bad news does.

However there is plenty of good news out there. America’s energy future
looks much brighter, online education, lead by Harvard and M.I.T. promises
to make higher education available to vastly more people.

We are starting to get a handle on our obesity problems as a nation, and I
think we have the information we need to turn the corner and start living
healthier lifestyles. It’s not all bad….not by a longshot!

The problem is that the rapid advancements in all areas of science don’t
get reported on a daily basis to the public. I see some of it because I
research a lot of online sources, but most people don’t.

Even I am amazed at how fast we are progressing!

If you want to look up short abstracts (research reports) on particular
topics in health and medicine, there is a site you should go to called
“PubMed”

“PubMed comprises more than 22 million citations for biomedical literature
from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may
include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher
web sites.”

Here is the link…

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed

Take heart, we can and will solve our problems as a society. We just need
to have faith in ourselves, in our own intelligence, and determination to
make the world a better place for us and our children.

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NaPCA……..

I talked about this product in an earlier newsletter, and wanted to mention
it again. It’s called NaPCA, and it’s made by Twinlab.  I have used this stuff
for over 25 years, and it rocks!

It puts back the natural moisture that age and weather takes out of your
skin. It’s also acts as a “humectant” which means it draws moisture to your
skin from the air around you…pretty cool!

Using this stuff I can shave without getting cut, and it seems to give the
skin a nice glow. It comes in two forms, plain and with added Aloe Vera.
Either will work well, but I like the Aloe version the best.

It’s especially helpful in winter as the cold dry air tends to deplete the
natural moisture from your skin.

Check it out here…    http://www.age-better.info/NaPCA

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Curiosity got the better of me and I finally rented “The Dark Knight Rises.”
To be honest it was nowhere near as violent as I had anticipated, although
it has some intense moments.

The Batman trilogy is dark as this is the way the character of Batman was
written in the comics. The storyline was massively implausible, even for the
sci-fi/superhero genre. I felt the plot was a bit convoluted and some things
in the movie just didn’t fit in.

Christian Bale reprises his role as the Dark Knight (Batman) and squares
off against his ultra nemesis, a drug fueled psychopathic anarchist named
“Bain,” who beats Batman to a pulp and seriously injures him.

The way Batman comes back from this injury to face Bain once again just
isn’t believable, even for a science fiction film! I won’t reveal the ending,
but for me, the film falls short of the other two for the above reasons.

However, if you are a fan of the superhero genre and Batman in particular,
you will still want to see this film. The action, sets, and pace still deliver,
even if I felt the plot had some shortcomings.

The Dark Night Rises is not suitable for younger viewers though.

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Let me leave you with the inspiring words of a very brave and wonderful
woman.

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even
touched – they must be felt with the heart.”

Helen Keller

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25Apr 2013

Age Better Newsletter #13: A Positive Identity Crisis…

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Age Better Newsletter – Issue #13- January 10th, 2013
Published by George Parigian Jr. for Opted-in Subscribers
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Hi George,

Wouldn’t you know it, with issue #13 of the newsletter, it’s having an
“identity crisis.” But…..in a way that’s a GOOD thing! With 2013 upon us,
I wanted to revisit just what “Age Better” is all about.

It’s always hard for me to stay squarely on topic, because I have lots of
interests. This newsletter spans a number of topics, but I’m always
looking to tie them all into an overarching theme of …..”living better!”

I’ll admit that many of my ideas are well off the beaten track so to speak.
They are the result of the patterns I’ve observed and my effort to make
logical sense out of them.

I try and reduce everything to it’s simplest form when sharing them
with others. I believe that over time, they will prove to be correct, and you
will have had the benefit of knowing about these things well ahead of
everyone else!

So just to reiterate, “Age Better” will cover:

1) Anti-aging and Wellness

2) Personal Development and Motivation

3) Internet Marketing (making money online)

In order to be healthy and well, you need to be able to afford to eat
properly and use whatever nutritional supplements are needed. You also
need the motivation to do things like exercise and upgrade your nutrition.

Finally, whether you want to create a new lifestyle, including an easier way
to make a living, or just supplement the income from your regular job, you
can do that on the Internet, IF you know how to go about it.

I try to separate nonsense from real value, and share the best of what I
have learned, discovered, and experienced with you. I am always open to
suggestions you send me via email, so please….don’t hesitate to do so.

I will always listen and be as responsive as I can. If there are additional
topics you want me to cover let me know.

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Ok, last issue I mentioned winter cold and the stress it brings. The
reasons for this is this simple equation I shared with you last time:

heat loss=energy loss=lowered immunity from colds and flu!

When you lose body heat, you are literally “leaking” energy which you
need to power the critical systems of your body. This weakens your
immune system and sets you up for illness such as colds and flu.

Here is what I do, and what has kept me healthy thus far this winter. I
believe it will work just as well for you.

1) First dress very warmly both indoors and out.

2) Eat extra calories in the winter (protein, good fats, and carbs, but avoid
junk food)

3) Use herbal adaptogens like Rhodiola to manage stress.

http://www.longevity-and-antiaging-secrets.com/adaptogens.html

Adaptogens work by balancing your system. Exactly how they do this is
beyond my expertise to explain, but in my experience, they do it quite
effectively.

I reccomend one called “Rhodiola” or “Arctic Root.” It is used a lot in
Eastern Europe and was one of the reasons the old Soviet Union
dominated sports in the Olympics.

It will help fortify you against stress including thermal stress (winter cold).

Rhodiola also helps curb depression, and by this I don’t mean serious
clinical depression, but the kind of blues many of us tend to get in the
winter months when it’s cold and we get far less sunlight.

http://www.age-better.info/Rhodiola

200-400 milligrams per day in divided doses should be all you need. If you
are on any medications ALWAYS check with your doctor before using any
herbal supplement, to avoid problems.

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I have a book review for you, and I hesitated a bit with this one because
the guy who wrote it is a pretty intense character. In fact, I actually disliked
this guy before I read his book. His name is Bill Romanowski, and the book
is called:

”Romo… My Life on The Edge, Living Dreams and Slaying Dragons!”

“Romo” is the true story of an NFL football legend, what he went through
playing one of the roughest sports in the world and how he used nutrition,
exercise, and other performance enhancing strategies to improve his play
and lengthen his career.

He used some dangerous substances during his playing days, and please
understand I don’t condone those things, but I liked the fact that he was
honest about what he took and why, both good and bad.

I always assumed that Romanowski was a genetic freak that just naturally
excelled.  Boy…was I wrong. Turns out he was a very hard working guy,
who made himself into a great player mostly through sheer determination.

He was not big into anabolic steroids as you might think, although he did
use them, they were not a major part of his routine. He researched many
ways of healing and recovering from the brutal punishment of pro football.

This book is amazingly honest about his playing days, his fears, setbacks,
triumphs, and philosophy. To look at this man simply as an NFL assassin is
way too narrow a view.

He freely admits that made some serious mistakes and payed a heavy
price for them.

Yet, I found myself amazed at his resourcefulness, incredible work ethic,
and love for the game. He shares his personal life as well, and you see a
man trying hard to balance his football career and his role as devoted
husband and father.

“Romo” was light years ahead of the other players in the league when it
came to healing and recovery methods, and always freely shared what he
discovered with his teammates.

I have been delving into topics like nutrition, exercise, and performance
enhancement for years, but I still learned things from this book that
even I was not aware of.

Once I started I just couldn’t put the book down. If you like football, or even
if you don’t, I still think you will find that “Romo” is a great read. You will
learn about Bill Romanowski the human being as well as one of footballs
most enduring warriors.

Do yourself a favor and read “Romo.” you will be glad you did!

http://www.age-better.info/Romo

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Once again, thank you for listening. There will be another newsletter
heading your way next Thursday, so look for it in your in-box, and please
don’t hesitate to write with your questions or comments.

You can reach me at:  george362@comcast.net

Yours in health,

George Parigian Jr.
Age Better Newsletter

18Feb 2013

Age Better Newsletter – Issue #12 – (Heavyhands) Weight loss with 34 minutes exercise a week…

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Age Better Newsletter – Issue #12- January 3rd, 2013
Published by George Parigian Jr. for Opted-in Subscribers
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Hello,

Happy New Year!  This weeks topic is heavyhands, exercise, and weight loss…

For some odd reason I’m optimistic about the coming year despite the unlucky “13” aspect of it. I have some things I really want to accomplish this year and I know you do too.

My hope is that I can share some things with you that will help you move forward with your goals and plans whatever they may be. Health is key in all of this, and I will have some really cool stuff to share with you during the coming year.

Exercise resolutions are usually part of the New Year, but I am going to share some revelations with you about exercise that may really surprise you. Just remember in all this that in order to make it effective, you need to know just what you are trying to achieve.

To be effective, exercise should be intense and brief. The way exercise affects your hormonal system is the key. Long slow exercise raises levels of the stress hormone (cortisol) that tends to make you fatter. Hard to believe, but it’s true.

Brief and intense exercise has a positive effect on your hormone system, which results in fat burning and building of lean muscle tissue. For weight loss purposes all you need is about 15 minutes 3 times per week of brief intense exercise.

“Heavyhands” is a book that will show you how you can accomplish this and why it will work for you. It’s been out for a few years but still a great book and just as current as the day it was written!

Using this concept and following an “interval training protocol” I lost 10 lbs in two weeks with no dieting, and about 11.25 minutes of actual exercise (when you subtract rest periods) per session. This equals about 33.75 minutes of actual exercise per week!

http://www.age-better.info/heavyhands

 

“Heavyhands” will explain how having your hands weighted allows you to burn a lot more calories than you otherwise would. But it’s not just the calories you burn while exercising, it’s the boost in your metabolic rate that will have you burning more calories even when you are sacking out on the couch!

All the information you need to make this happen is in the book. Sound good? Then pick up a copy and start losing those pounds you have wanted to shed so badly!

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Now…I have some bragging to do. I attended the Boston Ballet production of the “Nutcracker” last week for the very first time and had the pleasure of watching my cousin Remy Anne in this time honored performance.

This was a very enjoyable show that seemed amazingly short to me, perhaps because it immerses you in that holiday fantasy world of dancing toy soldiers, princes and princesses, and of course “The Nutcracker.”

Remy is a pre-professional student at the Boston Ballet and she graced the stage as one of the Marzipan Shepherds. Although only time will tell, I believe she has the talent, passion, and perseverance to become a prima ballerina!

Remy comes from an artistic family, as her dad is an actor and her grandfather was a former professor at the Mass College of Art. They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I am proud of my cousin and it’s wonderful to see her develop into a great dancer.

If you have a chance to catch this wonderful show in your location, don’t hesitate, and of course it goes without saying that this is 100% OK for the youngest kids out there. They will love it for sure!

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After attending the afternoon performance of the Nutcracker, we caught “The Hobbit” in IMAX.  I have never read any of Tolkien’s books, but have seen the ring trilogy and now the Hobbit.

This is a very enjoyable film, as it really immerses you in the fantasy world of “Middle Earth.” For me a good movie should draw you into the story and cause you to make an emotional connection to the characters.

“The Hobbit” did that for me and left me wanting more, just what a feature film should do. This is a film for all ages, although some scenes may be a bit rough for really young children.

Directed by Peter Jackson, and featuring a number of great actors like Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchette, Christopher Lee, Elijah Wood, and Ian McKellan as Gandalf reprised their roles.

This film ran nearly 3 hours, but seemed short to me. It was THAT engaging, and for me, this is what it’s all abut, that when  film ends you very much want the story to go on, and it does, but that will be left to the sequels!

This film scored at rating of 8.4 from IMDb.com, which pretty much says it all!

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Winter can be tough on skin, with drying, windburn, and cold temperatures if you live in the northern latitudes. Remember that hydration is also important, and often you don’t get as thirsty as in summer, but you still need to drink plenty of water.

Use lip balms, and face creams to prevent against windburn and chapping. NaPCA by Twinlab is a great choice especially with added aloe to keep your skin hydrated. Remember to dress extra warmly as well, because:

heat loss=energy loss=lowered immunity from colds and flu!

I am working on what I call a “cold weather solution” but frankly there is not much research in this area for me to draw on. I will however have a recommendation for winter stress in the next newsletter, I just have to do some digging though before I can actually suggest something I am comfortable recommending to you, so stay tuned…

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Once again, thank you for listening, and there will be another newsletter heading your
way next Thursday. Look for it in your inbox, and please don’t hesitate to
write with your questions or comments.

You can reach me at:  george362@comcast.net

Yours in health,

George Parigian Jr.
Age Better Newsletter

31Jan 2013

Age Better Newsletter – Issue #11: The Blood Type Diet

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Age Better Newsletter – Issue #11 – December 27th, 2012
Published by George Parigian Jr. for Opted-in Subscribers
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I hope you enjoyed Christmas with your friends and family over good food and some wished for gifts. I never made it to my destination thanks to a broken transmission linkage in my car, so here I am completely alone writing this issue of the newsletter.

Each year seems like it feels just a little less like “Christmas,” and I wish we could somehow recapture the original Christmas spirit, when everything felt special and magical.

I keep thinking that somewhere there is a place where Christmas still feels like…well…Christmas! I’d love to find it….IF it exists. Of course..it goes without saying that I will tell you all about it when I do!

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I wanted to say a few things about the “Eat Right for Your Type” diet also known as the “blood type diet” by Dr. Peter D’Adamo. Of all the diet concepts out there, I feel it has had the biggest impact on my health and how I feel on a daily basis. Let me tell you why.

I didn’t use it to lose weight, as I am usually trying to keep my weight up not down. I use it to lower the level of inflammation ( and the pain it causes) in my body. For this the blood type diet has worked VERY well for me.

Most diets focus on changing eating patterns, the type of foods and the amount you eat. They don’t take your blood type into consideration. Dr. D’Adamo’s approach focuses on finding foods that are compatible with your blood type and immune system.

When foods clash with your blood type, your immune system reacts with inflammation. It effects your muscles, joints, and nervous system. I believe this is part of how you become chronically ill as you get older.

The blood type diet gives you lists of food that are beneficial, neutral, or negative for your blood type. By knowing your blood type and avoiding foods that cause problems for your type, you can rid yourself of a lot of pain and inflammation.

I am not fanatical about following it, (you don’t have to be) but I have gotten to know what foods set me off and generally avoid them. By doing this, I can honestly say I have less pain on a daily basis than I had in my 30′s!

I can now ( at age 57) go and work out even in the dead of winter with hardly any warmup, and not have a problem. Bear in mind that I couldn’t do that even in my 20′s and 30′s. I always had to do an extensive warmup or I couldn’t work out.
Those days are gone! I just don’t need the long warmups any more, because the pain is not there like when I was younger. The blood type diet concept just ROCKS!!!

This is probably the most useful diet book you will ever read, and I can’t recommend it enough. I used to take Advil like candy just to be able to work out. That was 25 years ago. I no longer use it and I feel fine, even in the cold weather.

Do yourself a huge favor and check out Dr. D’Adamo’s book at this link:

http://www.age-better.info/eat-right-4-your-type

 

Let me know what you think and please write if you have questions.

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There’s a new trend in medicine called anti-aging and functional medicine. This is different than regular medicine where they wait until you get sick or have a problem then treat the symptoms with prescription drugs.

Antiaging medicine assumes that you can indeed slow down aging and live better longer. More and more doctors are entering this field because they say they have more satisfaction actually getting at the root cause of sickness and helping people get well.

I have lists of these doctors on my website, and you can start your search for an antiaging
and wellness oriented doctor at these links:

US Antiaging Doctors:

http://www.longevity-and-antiaging-secrets.com/antiaging-doctors.html

 

International Antiaging Doctors

http://www.longevity-and-antiaging-secrets.com/international-antiaging-doctors.html

 

I add to these lists as I get more information. The ranks of these doctors are growing rapidly and there is likely one in your area if you are interested in checking them out!

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New Years is almost here and it’s the time when people make resolutions. One of the most common is starting an exercise program. I think you know how long that usually lasts!

Most people get exercise wrong, in that they do too much, and what they actually do is not “quality” exercise. In this case, less is more, and if you do it right, you will be able to keep going with your exercise program, because it won’t be really hard.
Believe it or not, I once lost 10 lbs in two weeks with no dieting and exercising for something like 10 minutes 3 times a week. The interesting part about it was that I wasn’t even trying to lose weight, it just happened.

I’ll talk more about this next week and tell you exactly what I did and how I did it. I will explain the physiology behind effective exercise and how you should do it for the best results. This time you will be able to stick with your New Years resolution!

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Thank you for reading. Another issue of “Age Better” is headed your way next Thursday. Look for it in your in-box, and please write to me with your questions or comments.

You can reach me at: george362@comcast.net

Yours in health,

George Parigian Jr.
Age Better Newsletter

03Dec 2012

Age Better Newsletter #6 – Another Great Product Reccomendation!

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Age Better Newsletter #6:  Another Great Product Reccomendation – Just
in Time for Winter!
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Age Better Newsletter – Issue #6 – November 23rd, 2012
Published by George Parigian Jr. for Opted-in Subscribers
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Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, relaxing with family and friends. I
gathered with my extended family including my brand new 2 month old
grand nephew Morgan Joseph in New Hampshire, for a good old fashioned
Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings.

Morgan being just 2 months old has no idea of the culinary delights that
await him when he gets old enough to enjoy a real Thanksgiving dinner,
but I’m sure he will make up for it once he starts eating solid foods.

As usual I scrounged all the dark meat, and other fatty parts of the turkey
nobody else eats, but didn’t gain any weight, as I skipped the sugary
desserts. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, because it revolves
around eating (something I love to do!)

When I was very young my parents would actually let my sister and I have
some wine with the meal because it was a “special occasion.” To this day
although I enjoy a drink now and again, I don’t overindulge because my
folks never made alcohol a mysterious and alluring thing “for adults only.”

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Ok, now I am about to share another little secret that you will love, and it’s
called “Aqua Gel!”  First let me tell you about Willard’s Water, from which
Aqua Gel is made. Years ago (I think it was in the 1930′s) old Doc Willard
was in his lab trying to come up with a better solvent for his workshop.

What he stumbled onto was a way of chemically making water…well….
”wetter” for lack of a better term. This was an additive (the exact formula
is a trade secret) which when mixed with water or other substances tended
to make them more effective.

A host of products were developed using the Willard’s Water additive and
one of them was Aqua Gel. This is great for dry skin, burns, chapping, and
any other skin problem that involve loss of moisture, as it also contains
aloe vera extract.

Willard’s Water works great on burns as well, so “Aqua Gel” can be used
for minor burns (major ones require a doctors care obviously). I don’t have
an affiliate relationship with the makers of the product so I don’t make any
money recommending it.

I just love the product and use it for a variety of things, especially when the
cold weather comes as the cold tends to dry your skin out. Here is the link
that you can copy and paste into your browser:

https://www.willardswater.com/store/index.php?ccat=22

The folks at the Nutrition Coalition (Kolleen and Charlie Sunde) out in
Fargo North Dakota are a real down to Earth mom and pop operation. I’ve
bought products from them for years and they are great to deal with.

Although you can buy right from their website, you can also call them on
their 800 number (1-800-447-4793) and order the old fashioned way!
Prices are competitive and their service is first rate!

I like the fact that I am dealing with real people who will take your order
over the phone and answer your questions rather than some huge
business where you are just a number. Personal and friendly service is
what you will get from The Nutrition Coalition.

If you talk to Charlie or Kolleen tell them George Parigian referred you.

I just wish they had an affiliate program……-:)

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When I started this newsletter I promised to include things of an
inspirational nature. What I want to share with you now is a scene from the
last “Rocky” film that Sylvester Stallone made. Yeah it’s a “guy film” but the
lessons are valid for anyone.

In the scene he explains to his son the secret of success and winning in
life. He does it in a very profound way using boxing as a metaphor for life’s
battles telling the son that “It’s not how hard you can hit, it’s how hard you
can get hit and still keep moving forward.” “That’s how winning is done!”

Here is the link to the clip on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_Vg4uyYwEk

That lesson is something my own father tried to instill in me over the years.
I wish I had learned that when he was still alive. I spent so much of my life
believing that to succeed you had to be perfect. That belief that I had was
all wrong!

All you really need is a goal and the willingness to work toward it no matter
what the obstacles are. All people that achieve success do that….without
exception.

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Let me wrap this up by mentioning a couple of issues that people tend to
have as they get older, which is low energy and lack of cold tolerance.  
There are several products that I will be reviewing in the near future to
address these issues.

I will soon have some recommendations for nutritional products that will
boost your energy levels safely and effectively. Cold tolerance is related
to changes that occur to your nervous system with age.

That will take a bit more research on my part because I want to be certain
that what I recommend is both effective and safe. I promise the wait will be
worth it!

Thanks for reading “Age Better” and I will have another one out to you
next week, so look for it in your inbox!

Your in Health,

George

03Dec 2012

Age Better Newsletter #5: Prevent Holiday Weight Gain and Still Enjoy Yourself

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Age Better Newsletter #5: Prevent Holiday Weight Gain and Still Enjoy
Yourself…

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Age Better Newsletter – Issue #5 – November 16th, 2012
Published by George Parigian Jr. for Opted-in Subscribers
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Prevent Holiday Weight Gain and Still Enjoy Yourself…

Hello,

Here is my promised issue about avoiding the weight gaining
(although tasty) traps of holiday eating.

First though I’d like to reflect on something that happened to me during
my day and caused me to stop and reflect on something of importance.

I was very busy working on the PC, and one of my two beloved cats
“Tosca” a small brown tabby tried to jump on my lap. I quickly shooed her
away, and she just sat on the floor dejectedly looking at me with those big
sad eyes.

I looked at her and thought to myself” what am I doing that is so important
that I reject the love this little animal is trying to give me?” She is SO worth
my time and attention and so I put aside what I was doing to devote some
time to her.

As I beckoned to her, she was hesitant, but then she proceeded to jump
onto my lap. This was followed by much purring and adoration from her
little eyes, and I spent the next 15 minutes or so giving her the attention
she craved.  

She was a shelter cat, and I drove 8 hours each way to rescue her from
being “put down” as they call it. She shows her gratitude every day and I
am thankful to have her and my other cat “Tyler” (also a shelter cat) in my
life. They give so much, and ask so little in return.

My point is that life is both fragile and fleeting. We see it in the disasters
like Hurricane Sandy that claim so many lives, and hear about the
tragedies that seem to dominate the news these days.  Heading into the
holiday season we should remember this and be thankful for the people
(and pets) in our lives.

Take every opportunity to spend that quality time with those you love, be
they human or animal. Life is way too short to miss out on that time spent
with those we care about.

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Ok, now about that holiday eating, there are a few rules that will help you
IF you follow them.

Here they are:

Avoid eating sugary deserts after fatty meals. This drives your insulin
levels through the roof and  will cause you to store calories in the form of
fat. It also contributes to heart disease by driving up inflammation.

Drink plenty of water before your meals, and you will find that it takes less
food to satisfy you.

Eat plenty of protein with your meals. Your digestive system has to work
harder to break down protein, so you will burn up to 30% of the calories in
that food just digesting it.

Protein also reduces the glycemic index (the rate at which sugar enters
your blood stream), thus preventing the rapid rise in insulin which causes
you to store fat.

There ARE a couple of supplements that you CAN use to avoid gaining
fat from the sugar in your meals, however please understand that these
are NOT a substitute for proper eating. They will help, but not if you go
overboard with sugary foods and don’t exercise.

One is called “hydroxycitric acid” and it is taken about 20 minutes prior to
a meal that has lots of simple carbs (sugar).  You can find out more about
it on my website at this link:

http://www.longevity-and-antiaging-secrets.com/hydroxycitric-acid.html

The other is called green coffee extract, and you can read about it at the
link below:

http://www.longevity-and-antiaging-secrets.com/green-coffee-bean-extract.html

Green coffee extract can be used on a regular basis. It is entirely natural
and quite safe!

If you have questions about these, just shoot me an email and I will
answer your questions as best I can. I generally do not gain any weight
during the holidays, and I would have to say it’s due to combining foods
properly, and avoiding problem combinations like fat with sugar.

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Well that’s about it for this issue. The next one will go out the day after
Thanksgiving and will have a new product recommendation for you,

Here’s wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy yourself,
stay safe and well.

George

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Contact Details:

George Parigian Jr: george362@comcast.net
362a Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02144