Adventures in living a healthy, juicy life
by Cheryl Ragsdale
Sometimes, the best answer is the easiest one.
How do you stay young forever – or at least for as long as possible?
A good laugh and a long sleep. That’s certainly simple enough. The trick is to set up your life to allow time to laugh and enjoy the people around you. Having a good day leads to sleeping well at night.
What changes can you make to laugh more and sleep better? I love to hear from you! Please leave your answers and thoughts in the comment box located about half-way down on the right hand side of this post.
A good laugh and a long sleep
are the best cures in the doctor’s book.
-Irish Proverb
I found many supportive words of wisdom when I clicked through to check out Joe Tichio’s contribution to this week’s “Stay Young from the Inside Out” blog carnival.
Joe Tichio presents Mar 11, The Greatest Inspirational Health Quotes posted at Inspirational Quotes Blog, saying, “A collection of inspiring health quotes.”
Laughing is my favorite anti-aging weapon.
The opposite – gossiping and complaining – will sour your disposition and age you within a few minutes of you opening your mouth. The aging effects spread from the speaker to the listener. It works the opposite way too. Happiness and laughter lifts heaviness and has listener and speaker appear more youthful.
Olivia Coleman sent in a list of amazing home remedies. One remedy says that eating garlic can keep insects from biting and stinging. I wonder if eating garlic works as effectively with with people who gossip and complain. Seems to work well for Vampires…
Garlic for insects and mosquitoes: Eating lots of garlic can keep insects and mosquitoes from biting and stinging. Olivia Coleman presents 100 Amazing Home Remedies from Around the World posted at MRI Technician Schools.
And since we’re on the subject of listening to good advice:
Bring tissues: Keep tissues handy for emergency toilet paper. Honeypurple presents 100 Handy Health Hacks for Busy Business Travelers posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
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stay young from the inside out
humor
- Richard Tyler presents What Can I Do On The Internet When I’m Bored posted at Live Your Way, saying, “People search A LOT for what to do when they’re bored. This article tells them…well, sort of…”
- Madeleine Begun Kane presents Tubing Blues posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.
relationships
- Tom King presents Executive Marriage Coach – The Eyes of an Angel posted at Grow It Forward, saying, “I asked a couple that I have been coaching for a while to look deeply into the eyes of one another and tell me what they saw. The husband looked at his wife for a moment and said “I see the eyes of an angel”. What is remarkable is this is a couple who has worked through infidelity and some other tough issues and are now emotionally healthier and more connected than ever. They are learning what it feels like to be in quadrant 4 of the Dynamic Marriage Map.”
- Adam presents Helping Kids Cope with Divorce posted at divorcetipsforher.com, saying, “Divorce can be incredibly hard on children of any ages, and it is important for both the mother and the father to help the children get through the divorce.”
stay young from the inside out
- axinja granier presents The Diverse Emotional Benefits of Yoga posted at Key to Being….
- Olivia Coleman presents 100 Amazing Home Remedies from Around the World posted at MRI Technician Schools.
- Rose De Dan presents One Reiki Sandwich, Please! « Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing Blog posted at Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing Blog, saying, “Reiki is one alternative healing modality that can help animals and people stay young from the inside out.”
- Doug Boude presents HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE posted at Doug Boude (rhymes with ‘loud’), saying, “Nothing is more therapeutic than relaxation, and what better way to relax than to reward one’s self with the perfect cup of coffee? This article is both instructional and entertaining, revealing the art and spirit of making the perfect cup of coffee.”
- Randy Powell presents MAKE YOUR CHOICE A HIGH ALKALINE DIET posted at Eating-Veggies.com: High Alkaline Diet blog.
- Your Best Library presents Living in the Present Moment posted at Your Best Library, saying, “How to let go of worries about future and resentment about past”
fitness
- Joshua Noerr presents Two Exercises You Need To Do posted at JoshuaNoerr.com – Blog, saying, “Two variations on two of the best exercises you can ever do.”
- jeni presents GoWear Fit Review posted at Savvy Skin: Anti-aging Skincare secrets to fabulous, smooth, glowing skin! Skin care, Botox, acne and wrinkle prevention tips.
- Alex Carson presents 100 Best Men’s Health & Fitness Blogs posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
- Surbhi Bhatia presents Pilates: The new fitness trend posted at The Viewspaper » The Viewspaper.
growing bolder
- Albie presents Be a Leader, Not a Follower posted at Matthew Alberto .com.
- Ashley presents Skeptical Buying Diamonds Online? Not Whiteflash’s Customers…. « Whiteflash’s Fashion Accessories & Jewelry Insight Blog posted at Whiteflash.com’s Fashion and Insight Blog.
- June Tree presents 15 Cleverly Cheap Ways To Watch Your Hygiene posted at The Digerati Life.
health
- Delmy Martin presents 6 Reasons You Ought to Immunize Your Child posted at Neonatal Nurse Practioner Degrees, saying, “immunizations are an important way to keep your child healthy and safe, here are 6 reasons why.”
- Lazy Man and Money presents Are You Down with KFC’s Double Down? posted at Lazy Man and Health, saying, “This post deals with nutrition in fast foods.” marjorie presents Top 7 Health Foods for Losing Weight posted at Laurel on Health Food.
- Honeypurple presents 100 Handy Health Hacks for Busy Business Travelers posted at Nursing School Search Blog.
- Street Saint presents Germs are Your Friend posted at Search For Balance.
- Joe Tichio presents Mar 11, The Greatest Inspirational Health Quotes posted at Inspirational Quotes Blog, saying, “A collection of inspiring health quotes.”
- Isabella Smith presents 7 Controversial Cosmetic Surgeries Now Surging in China posted at MRI Technician Schools, saying, “According to Lisa Ling, next to tourism, automobiles, and real estate, beauty is the fourth-biggest industry in the largest country in the world. From common procedures like nose jobs and breast implants to the uncommon, China is fast rising in cosmetic procedures.”
- Diane Steward presents 20 Amazing Infographics for Health Conscious People posted at Online LPN to RN, saying, “You don’t have to be a nurse or some other health care professional to know that our society, as a whole, needs better health. If you are interested in leading a healthier life, you can get some interesting information with these 20 infographics on different aspects of health.”
- Herbert Aitken presents 25 Eye-Popping Infographics on Global Healthcare Costs and Quality posted at Masters in Health Care, saying, “Health care politics aside, Americans and their global neighbors cannot expect immediate changes in healthcare disparities, poverty levels, infant mortality or cost and quality comparisons overnight.”
- Herbert Anderson presents 33 iPhone Apps Every Healthcare Professional Needs posted at Nurse Practitioner Degree, saying, “If you are a healthcare professional, you might consider getting an iPhone to help you in your work. Here are 33 iPhone apps that healthcare professionals can use to help them provide better care to their patients.”
- Aaliyah Williams presents 17 Beautiful Infographics to Learn About Pregnancy posted at Best ultrasound technician schools, saying, “Pregnancy really is a time for you to learn and grow, and to enjoy the baby developing within you. Here are 17 infographics that can help you learn about pregnancy.”
- Baily Hayden presents The 5 Best Dot Gov Websites About Physical Therapy posted at Masters in Physical Therapy, saying, “Here are five websites from the government that are actually very helpful for physical therapy students, and therapists who are already working.”
health education
- Herbert Anderson presents Top 50 Continuing Medical Education Blogs posted at Online Nursing, saying, “The following list of top 50 continuing medical education blogs offer news, learning opportunities and information on health informatics, oncology, allergies and much more.”
- Raymond Fernandez20 presents Top 50 Health Care Pundits Worth Following on Twitter posted at Nurse Practitioner Degree, saying, “One way for citizens and health care professionals to stay on top of the news is to follow health care news correspondents, health publications and Health 2.0 advocates on Twitter. To that end, this list of top 50 health care pundits worth following includes individuals and news publications that focus on various health issues.”
- John Laugherton presents 10 Essential Web Tools for Nurse Practitioners posted at Nurse Practitioner Education, saying, “Nurse Practitioners have difficult jobs, however, with the proliferation of the internet, there are several web tools that can be quite useful for nurses.”
- Herbert Aitken presents 50 Authoritative Public Health Experts Worth Following on Twitter posted at MPH Degree, saying, “The following 50 authoritative public health experts tweet the news as fast as they receive it, often beating mainstream media to the punch.”
- Aaliyah Williams presents 5 Ways You Can Research Any Medicine Online (For Free) posted at Masters in Clinical Research, saying, “The internet is great for research but only if you can find the right sources. Following are 5 reliable ways you can research any medicine online.”
- Alisha Harmann presents The 5 Best .gov Websites About Child Healthcare posted at Pediatric Nurse Practioner Degrees, saying, “Child healthcare is incredibly important; to that end, here are 5 of the best .gov resources covering the topic.”
- Elisha Knackwood presents 50 Free Open Courseware Classes for Healthcare IT Professionals posted at Masters in Hospital Administration, saying, “If you are a healthcare IT professional, or hospital administrator looking for a little more information about IT, you can take open courseware classes to help you stay up to date. Here are 50 great open courseware classes for healthcare IT professionals.”
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Thanks Cheryl!
I love sleep and being happy. I just never thought about one being connected to the other. I did hear a radio commercial saying happy people are usually healthier people!
I think tomorrow will be a good day!!
Thanks again..
It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? Laugh and Sleep. I can do that!
I try to practice sleeping early but work is really getting in the way of my efforts
You certainly have the right idea here. Your subject “How to Stay Young” has worked for me for several decades. I do health tips each week and good sleep and a healthy dose of fun are two of my tips recently. It works!
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Hi Sue,
Sleep and fun are available to everyone to ensure a long and healthy life. Thanks for reminding us that these “stay young” tips work no matter what age we are
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I especially wonder the same if garlic would ward off complainers. Most likely, it would influence them more so I suggest instead fish sauce, that’s a Vietnamese delicacy mind you but to me, that has always made bodies leave.
I’ll talk to you soon!
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hahaha! Good one, Thu! Maybe I’ll start carrying a vial of fish sauce in my purse. Whenever I encounter a complainer, I could dab a little behind each ear. That would probably get rid of them. Probably, most people in the room would avoid me at that point – Lol! Good to see you again
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I totally agree that laughing gives so much physical and mental benefits. I’d like to add that it is much better to laugh out loud than to just suppress your laughter.
A good sleep is something I’m having trouble getting. I often go to bed and spend a few hours before I can go to sleep. Sometimes, what I do is I try to stay up late as much as I can, and I only go to bed when I’m really really sleepy.
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Oh my goodness, Julius! A few hours before you go to sleep? Hmmm…if I remember, getting regular exercise is something you’ve been considering. There may be a correlation here for you. Exercising has a way of relaxing us, regulating our breathing patterns and basically, wearing us out so we can fall asleep easily. What will you do to get a good night’s sleep and take good care of your health?
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Gosh at the risk of sounding conceited I must say I am doing everything right and am aging quite well.
I sleep at least eight hours a day and if I wake up early I still remain in the bed meditating until the eight hours are up.
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Hello Ms. Freeman,
Good for you! Sleep is hugely underestimated. Beauty bubbles out of relaxed, joyful people. By the sound of things, you are very beautiful and fun to be around
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