If you are jittery or anxious during the day, medical experts say it could be due to the type of foods you are eating or drinking. Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, nutrition specialist and author of “This Is Your Brain on Food, says, eating certain foods can create a feeling of internal panic for some people but they may not “realize it’s related to the food they’ve consumed.”
One such food is anything high in sugar as it produces blood sugar spikes that drop way quicker than more balanced foods containing protein, carbs and fat. Maggie Michalczyk, a registered dietitian based in Chicago, explains, "This spike and drop can exacerbate feelings of anxiety and feel almost like a panic attack for some." Some of the worst foods for sugar spikes are cakes, candy, sugary drinks as well as food high in caffeine like coffee, tea, and energy drinks. Other foods not so obvious are consuming fruits and vegetables without balancing them with protein; drinking alcohol; or foods loaded with gluten, artificial sweeteners and hidden sugars. To help reduce anxiety and those jittery feelings, doctors suggest eating foods high in fiber, which break down much slower and help moderate insulin spikes. Other suggestions include: fermented foods such as kombucha, miso, tempeh and pickled vegetables or spices like turmeric with a pinch of black pepper. Try a soothing blend of herbal teas to help calm and relax the body; and include foods with vitamin D and B into your diet as both help to lower anxiety. Please visit our website to learn more about trusted memory care and assisted living in Houston’s newest community, MorningStar at River Oaks. Built to elevate senior living in the area, we offer seniors a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and security. If you are recovering from an illness or surgical procedure, we additionally offer respite care as well as short-term stays (from one week up to a full month). Please contact us for availability and pricing. MorningStar at River Oaks will open to residents in the later part of 2021.
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As MorningStar at Silver Lake (formerly known as Garden Court Retirement), joins the offerings for quality independent living and assisting living in beautiful Everett, area seniors have a reason to celebrate. MorningStar Senior Living was started in 2003 with the intention of “casting a new light” on senior living and creating housing for older adults that feels like a true home.
With communities spread across the U.S., we have built a reputation for excellence – and for authenticity – in why we serve and how we serve. Our team knows that the highest expression of living is when we are fully engaged in sharing with others our gifts and talents, time and energy; and is where we find deep and lasting satisfaction. MorningStar additionally holds firm to the belief that the human capacity to grow, to learn and to contribute is ageless. We act upon this truth daily, as we care for, inspire, and love the residents under our roof. MorningStar at Silver Lake’s apartments offers spacious floor plans with a selection of one-bedroom, one-bath; and two-bedroom, two bath configurations. Features include kitchens with full-size appliances, in-suite washers/dryers (in most apartments), window blinds, walk-in closets (in most), and available garage space. For peace of mind, bathrooms are handicap-accessible, and suites equipped with 24-hour emergency call system. Utilities are included in your monthly fee as well as housekeeping services. As an independent living or assisted living resident, you will enjoy onsite amenities, meaningful wellness programs, live entertainment and special event designed to keep you engaged physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Our spacious grounds include a large garden patio, raised garden beds where seniors can exercise their green thumbs and strolling paths for exercising their legs, or those of their pets’ legs (we are pet friendly). MorningStar at Silver Lake offers respite care or trial stays from one week to a full month to see if we are a good fit. For unmatched independent senior living in Everett, WA, visit our website for further information, and ask about our Move-in Specials. Since our company was founded in 2003, we have believed it is a privilege to “cast a new light” on senior living guided by the following precepts: to honor God in our business practices and relationships; value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals; and invest generously in our team’s ability to serve well. In addition we firmly believe the human capacity to grow, to learn and to contribute is ageless.
Now offering independent living in Hillsboro, the new MorningStar of Hillsboro is designed to provide active seniors with a carefree lifestyle, as we handle the maintenance, landscaping, and housekeeping. This leaves you free to pursue your interest, explore new hobbies, travel and meet new friends. As our contemporary-styled building is both a gracious home and high-end resort, we offer a range of amenities, concierge services and wellness programs to promote a healthy and engaged lifestyle. We are situated in the highly sought-after neighborhood of AmberGlen and close to the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, the shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues of Tanasbourne Town Center and several area parks. To continue your adventure, Portland is 25 minutes to the east, and the serene beauty of the Tualatin Hills Nature Park and Tualatin Hills Nature Center are close by. Another interesting attraction is the Five Oaks Museum (formerly known as the Washington County Museum). One of the oldest historical institutions in Washington County, it is filled with modern artwork & historical exhibits showcasing the region's diverse cultures and land. With 141 fashionable apartments and graciously-appointed common areas both inside and out, we offer all the comforts of home. MorningStar takes tremendous pride in the reputation we have built for excellence–and for authenticity–in why we serve and how we serve. Please visit our website to learn more about the finest senior living Hillsboro, OR offers. Osteopenia is a condition that occurs when the body doesn't make new bone as quickly as it reabsorbs old bone. Medical experts say the biggest risk of osteopenia is it can lead to osteoporosis, a more serious, debilitating disease. Both osteopenia and osteoporosis are found in a bone density test, which measures the mass and strength of the bone. If bone density level is low based on the person’s age, they will be diagnosed with osteopenia. A finding of very low bone density is a sign of osteoporosis and causes fragile, easily fractured bones.
While 54 million Americans have osteoporosis, half of all Americans over the age of 50 have osteopenia. Women post-menopausal are most at risk but one-third of Asian and white men over the age of 50 also have osteopenia. Everyone’s bones get weaker with age but smoking; excessive consumption of alcohol; a diet low in calcium, vitamin D, and certain medications; or medical conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, among others puts an individual at a greater risk for osteopenia. Typically osteopenia is asymptomatic (until it develops into osteoporosis), and is discovered with a bone density test. The painless test uses a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to assess the level of calcium in the bones. If you have been diagnosed with osteopenia, it is important to eat foods high in calcium such as leafy green vegetables and dairy; and foods high in vitamin D such as oily or fatty fish, mackerel and fortified cereal. Weight-bearing exercises (at least 30 minutes on most days) are those where your feet touch the ground like running and walking. Swimming and biking are not. For the best health include both weight-bearing and strengthening exercises in your weekly regimen. MorningStar of Kirkland offers adults 55+ a lifestyle of comfort, wellbeing and community. Our new community will open in the later part of 2021 and in addition to a choice of independent living apartments; residents will enjoy a range of luxury amenities and hospitality services. Please visit our website for contact information and to learn more about one of the finest independent living communities in Kirkland. We understand a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another dementia related disease is devastating and we want area families to know we are here to help shoulder the burden. While new to Houston, we are not new to senior living and specialize in caring for our most tender residents within our several dozen communities across the U.S.
We are different from other communities in that every aspect of our memory care is designed from the ground up to accommodate residents. Secure and inviting, Reflections Neighborhood gives residents the freedom to easily navigate hallways and explore their surroundings, while maintaining their sense of independence as much as possible. Through the rigors of MorningStar’s Lavender Sky training, our staff is dementia care specialists who truly understand Alzheimer’s and other memory-loss conditions; and after a family decides to place a loved one in our care, we get to work. This starts by learning as much as we can about the person’s background, talents and personal preferences through a tool called “To Know Me is To Love Me.” Using this information, we create a specialized, individualized service plan that helps to calm or stimulate as a particular situation needs. Meals are attractively served, and tasty as well as nutritional. Many foods are easily eaten with fingers to accommodate those who may have trouble using a fork and knife. In addition our wellness programs keep residents purposefully engaged and leverage the power of music, dance, art, aromatherapy and animals to heal and comfort, as we focus on residents’ unique needs. Along with our memory care, we offer assisted living as well as respite care and short-term stays (from one week up to a full month). Please visit our website for further information, and inquiry about pricing and availability. We will open in the last quarter of 2021. Growing older can open the door to chronic diseases, impaired mobility and other distressing health concerns. While there are many challenges we encounter on our path to old age, medical experts say there are some things we can do to improve and protect our overall wellbeing. Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an obesity medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, explains, “It’s important to recognize the things that are most supportive of a good immune system are a healthy lifestyle.”
This starts with the basics like making sure we get enough sleep each night, following a healthy diet, and staying physically active. Other things we can do to improve the immune system is to support our gut microbiome by eating plant-based foods and whole grains to naturally get prebiotics. The best sources of probiotics are from fermented foods such as yogurt, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi. Experts say drinking responsibly is okay but evidence of excessive alcohol in both human and animal research indicates “overconsumption of alcohol decreases immune reactivity, reducing the body’s ability to fight infection.” The 2015-20 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends women consume no more than one drink a day and men no more than two. Additional ways to protect and strengthen our immune system is to keep up-to-date with vaccines as well as follow the medical community’s recommended exercise guidelines. Quit smoking, get seven to eight hours of sleep a night and try to reduce stress are other ways we can strengthen our immune response. So is eating foods high in antioxidants such as artichokes, beans, blackberries, strawberries, dark chocolate, red cabbage and spinach. The MorningStar of Hillsboro independent living community will open in the later part of 2021 and offer adults 55+ a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community with an abundance of luxury amenities and concierge services. Our many services will include beautiful prepared, nutritional meals, an indoor pool, spa, fitness center, social clubs and a variety of indoor and outdoor venues. For more information on the newest independent living in Hillsboro, please visit our website. If you have friends who have recently made a move into senior living, particularly independent living communities offering carefree retirement years for adults 55+, they are not alone? Seniors are recognizing the many advantages independent living offers such as maintenance-free living, predictable budgeting and a broader community of friends.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports nearly one-third of adults over 55 are not physically active. The problem with this is study after study shows a lack of physical exercise as we age elevates a person’s risk for chronic disease, pain, and premature death. At independent living communities such as MorningStar of Hillsboro, participating in physical exercise is both easy and fun with our indoor pool and a variety of wellness programs that include exercise classes geared toward the needs of seniors. Another problem for many seniors is the way they eat. Now that the kids are grown and gone, too many older adults begin to skimp on meal preparations. At MorningStar of Hillsboro, we take dining to another level with chef-inspired, nutrient-rich meals largely prepared from fresh ingredients and enjoyed sitting with friends in our relaxing dining room. Living alone for all-too many seniors can result in feelings of loneliness and social isolation. According to A Place for Mom, this in its self puts older adults at risk for health complications, depression, and increased cognitive decline. Additionally safely aging in place can often require expensive home modifications. The Department of Housing and Urban Development projects by 2035, “8.6 million U.S. seniors will spend over half of their monthly income on housing expenses, including repairs and adjustments for aging in place.” Another thing, imagine all the time you will have in a maintenance-free environment to pursue your own interest. Maybe it is time to improve your golf game, start or renew a hobby, get closer to the grandkids or volunteer in your community. The opportunities are endless. Please visit our website for more information on the newest independent living in Hillsboro to find out what your friends already know about the healthy lifestyle senior living offers. |
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