Current research shows lifestyle and diet have a big effect on how the brain ages. Cognitive function, which covers all aspects of perceiving, thinking, and reasoning, can improve. And the very good news is no matter what your age, there are things you can begin to do today to improve how quickly and effectively brain cells communicate with each other. We'll discuss which 'superfoods' reduce the damaging effects of toxins and inflammation on the brain and which nutrients are great for memory, attention, processing information, and reducing stress. You'll learn simple, easy strategies to help your brain stay healthy and alert.

There are over 30 individual muscles on each side of your face, all of which can be strengthened and toned, just like arm or leg muscles. Facial exercises can take years off your appearance by reducing frown and forehead lines, reducing "puppet mouth" lines, lifting and firming neckline, making upper and lower cheeks fuller, reducing puffiness and sagging around eyes, improving circulation and nutrients flowing into cells, and improving lymph circulation. Learn simple exercises that will rejuvenate your face. You will need a regular teaspoon for a few of the exercises and a little of your favorite facial moisturizer.

Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in a window or mirror to see that your head leads the way? Or noticed that your shoulders and upper back are too rounded forward? You'll learn simple techniques to improve posture and stand straighter. We'll do exercises to help flatten the upper back, un-round shoulders and flatten your midsection. Learn how to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and how to re-gain bone mass. We'll discuss the latest research findings on nutrition, minerals, and trace minerals needed for bone health, foods that help and/or harm your bones, and more. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will need a resistance band for some of the exercises.

Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We’ll discuss which hormones are involved and what can be done to correct imbalances; concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain.