ENJOY THE LATER YEARS IN LIFE
3 Vitamins and Supplements for Healthy Aging
Growing old is an inevitable part of our lives. There isn’t a magic potion to drink or secret spell to cast that will turn back time, but we can do things to slow the effects of aging. Our life expectancy is longer than it used to be, so it makes sense that you would want to enjoy those extra years. While staying active and eating well play a huge role in healthy aging, there are also some anti-aging supplements and vitamins that will help your body stay strong.
As science has progressed, they’ve found that turmeric does contain compounds with medicinal properties with the most important being curcumin. Curcumin
has great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties but is also believed to improve memory issues and lower your risk for heart disease. Using more turmeric in your dishes will increase your intake of curcumin. Vitamin C Vitamin C is an incredibly beneficial vitamin for people of all ages but becomes even more useful for those over the age of 50. A study by Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience found that older adults with higher blood levels of vitamin C performed better on tasks involving focus, attention, recall, and recognition. Additionally, vitamin C can also help with skin health and can even improve immune function in older adults.
If you’re looking to try some anti-aging supplements but don’t know where to begin, give these a try.
Resveratrol Resveratrol is a class of micronutrients that plants make to survive drought or attacks from disease. It has fantastic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, so it’s great at protecting you from diseases like cancer, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s. Additionally, it can be used as a strong remedy for arthritis and skin inflammation. You can increase your intake of resveratrol by drinking red wine or by eating more peanuts, berries, and grapes. Curcumin For years, the spice known as turmeric has been used as a nutritional supplement with great benefits for your mind and body.
There are various things you can try to slow down the aging process, but if you’re unsure where to turn, give these vitamins and supplements a shot. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: PATTI POWNALL
Growing Through Grief Share
Patti and her husband were married for 36 wonderful years. They made plans to travel and navigate their golden years together. In 2017, Patti retired after 44 years as an emergency room night shift registered nurse. Then, Patti very tragically and suddenly lost her husband. For quite some time after his death, Patti felt lost. “I was no longer a wife, no longer a nurse; and with my two sons fully grown, I no longer had any pressing ‘mom duties,’” Patti said. “I needed to get my act together and find another focus.” That’s when Patti found a Grief Share program through her church, Hibernia Baptist Church. “It is a 13-week Christian- based grief support group that focuses on sharing losses and working through loss. I went through the program three times; and through that, the support of the former
Grief Share facilitators (Jim and Sharon), and a lot of praying, I am now able to move forward,” Patti said. Patti is now the new Grief Share facilitator and feels like she’s found herself again. “The Lord has prepared me for this position,” Patti said. “I’m very excited and ready to give back.” If you or anyone you know is struggling with a loss and may benefit from Grief Share, you can contact Patti at 904-434-4640 or visit Grief Share online at www.GriefShare.org. We are thrilled for Patti, one of our clients here at Wolf Retirement Navigation, and thank her for sharing her story, passion, and purpose. If you have a hobby, experience, story, passion, or pictures to share with other Wolf Retirement Navigation clients, let us know! We’d love to feature you!
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