Stress and Aging

When you carry around stress, did you know that you are prematurely aging yourself?

All of us know that stress is unhealthy. It raises our blood pressure. It puts us at risk for all kinds of disease including both cardiac disease and even diabetes because of the increased levels of cortisol that begin to deposit great stores of fat around our abdominal region.

But what’s even worse, more insulting and frustrating is that too much stress in our lives actually makes us age faster than we need to. This is a frustrating state of affairs in an age when we are living longer and more healthy lives than at any other time in our past history. Here are a few tips to help you to reduce your stress levels and recapture some of that youthfulness that you value.

Fortunately, reducing our stress levels is not as difficult as it may seem. Here are a couple of suggestions that you can put to use immediately:

• Get enough sleep. Not sleeping well leaves us groggy, our face is puffy, with our eyes red, bloodshot, and swollen. Change your bedtime routine so that you only do things that are relaxing just before you go to bed. Don’t exercise right before bedtime. Don’t pay bills right before bed. Don’t pick a fight with your kids or your partner. Save that for when you’re fresh and alert in the morning.


• Improve your eating habits. The saying, “You are what you eat” has never been more true. If you’re eating the colors of the rainbow in terms of fresh fruits and vegetables, then you’re doing a good job. If not, start by adding one or two colorful items to your meal. A handful of carrots and half an apple is an excellent start.


• Stress relievers work because they lessen your feelings of being helpless and make you feel that you have a bit of control over the situation. These can include exercise, meditation, prayer, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, massage therapy, visual imagery, treating yourself to a manicure, a pedicure, or a salon treatment can help you to reduce the stress in your life.

Whatever works for you, keep at it. Life is too short to age prematurely and not enjoy the benefits that getting older brings. You’re wiser and have learned to appreciate things better. Live it up.

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Don’t Forget to Give Thanks

Even though the economy is a challenge for the average American, if we take the time to stop and give thanks, we will find ourselves happier and less stressed than those who fail to do this. The very act of giving thanks lowers our stress and increases our feelings of satisfaction and contentment. Thank goodness for Thanksgiving!

Cover Turkey with Cheesecloth

You have always wanted the secret to a truly moist turkey, and still have that picture perfect bird to display at the dinner table. Cut a length of cheesecloth, large enough to cover the entire turkey. Place this over the bird prior to cooking. Now, when you baste the turkey, the cheesecloth will work to keep the flavors and moisture inside. Add a bottle of white wine to your basting liquid, as well as extra herbs such as sage, rosemary, and thyme. You can add parsley if you need completeness.

Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Roast pumpkin quarters for an hour in 350°F oven. Mash enough to make 2 cups. Blend with ¾ c. sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, ½ tsp. ginger, ¼ tsp. clovers, ¼ tsp. salt, 2 large eggs, and 1 can evaporated milk. Pour into a 9-inch unbaked pie shell. Back at 425°F for 10 – 15 minutes. Back the heat down to 350°F for another 45 minutes. Check that it is done in the center. Cool completely prior to serving.

Decorate Your Table for Autumn

The bright colors of autumn make it easier to decorate on a daily basis than at other times of the year. I enjoy the occasional bouquet of flowers, but give me the stunning scarlets, oranges, and golds of autumn, and I’ll show you how to make your house look stunning. Start with a small table, mantle, or dining room table. I usually lay down a neutral color cloth, or you can start with a deep rust or brown. Lay a few autumn branches with the colors you prefer on top, then add pinecones, acorns, and other brown nuts.

In the midst of this put a bowl or cornucopia of fruit. My family actually eats more fruit in the fall when I display it this way.

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