As I've said in my article, Using Herbs as Medicine, herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine on the planet.
They can be [Read more...]
Modern Medicine and the Lonesome Death of Glenn Frey: This Could Be Heaven or This Could Be Hell
When rock star Glenn Frey, the multiple Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, producer and actor, who was best known as a founding member of the Eagles, died on January 18, 2016 at the ago of 67, there were not that many people who knew how seriously ill he was.
The cause of death was listed as complications from rheumatoid arthritis - something he had been dealing with for 15 years - ulcerative colitis and pneumonia. In November … [Read more...]
Goodbye Jack, It Was a Pleasure Knowing You
Today I take a break from the series on the Masters of Enlightenment, to share with you this story that was in today's, Jan. 24, 2011, New York Times. It's about Jack LaLanne, who was featured in these pages a year ago, during the series on [Read more...]
Top Ten Ways to Live a Long Life
Lessons for a Long Life From the Island of Ikaria, Greece
An Interview with Mimi Kirk, Part 3
Today is the last installment of the three-part exclusive interview I recently did with Mimi Kirk, the 71-year-old winner of PETA's sexiest female vegetarian over 50 award. Mimi has a lot of valid things to say about health and wellness, and she's an incredible role model for anyone of any age. Just watching her in this and the previous two interviews can teach you a lot about being and becoming healthy. Mimi's interview fits in well with … [Read more...]
An Interview With Mimi Kirk, Part 1
A few months ago, I wrote an article on the Low Density Lifestyle site about Mimi Kirk, and today I present the first part of an exclusive three-part interview I did with her. Mimi was voted in 2009 by PETA as the sexiest vegetarian female over 50, which is an honor of and by itself. What makes it even more amazing is that Mimi was 70 years old at the time! (She's now 71.) You may want to read the article again before watching the above video … [Read more...]
George Leonard: The Passing of a Cultural Icon
George Leonard was 86 years old when he passed away on Jan. 6, 2010 after a long illness at his home in Mill Valley, CA. Although Leonard didn't live as long as some of the other masters of longevity featured in this series on longevity, he still lived a long, vital and rich life, for George Leonard was a cultural icon who left a lasting mark on the … [Read more...]
Jerry Thill: Still Rocking Away at 92
The 98-Year-Old Massage Therapist Grandmother
In today's article on Longevity, meet Evelyn Blackburn: She's a 98-year-old grandmother who is Britain's oldest massage therapist, with 60 years in the profession. Evelyn Blackburn was first granted her license to operate in 1949 and recently renewed it. Mrs. Blackburn, of Pinner, north London, has treated tens of thousands of people since a friend's … [Read more...]