Category Archives: Aging
Vision and eye health
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as in many other cultures, the eyes are the windows to the soul and they believe one can see the degree of a person’s shen, or spirit in them. They do not consider this to … Continue reading
My thoughts on menopause
By Martha S. Benedict Menopause is a woman’s transition from the responsibility of biology to the freedom of opportunity. It is the emotional passage from physiology to spirituality. Menopause marks the milestone of a woman’s life from the first half … Continue reading
Want to improve your memory? Walk regularly.
A recent study suggests that walking may help improve memory impairment in older adults. By taking a brisk walk where you get your heart rate up for 40 minutes three times a week, participants in the study performed better on … Continue reading
Saffron: the Anti-Aging Herb
This is an excerpt from the book, A Pocket Full of Posies, a collection of articles written by Martha Benedict. I’m just wild about Saffron. No, not the woman referred to in the 1960’s Donovan song – I’m wild about … Continue reading
Graceful Menopause
“Menopause is a normal life passage.” Continue reading
