Podcast Ep 17: Valuable Life Lessons from a 95 Year Old
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Podcast Ep 17: Valuable Life Lessons from a 95 Year Old

Betty Zimmer, a humorous and deeply spiritual 95-year old, is a special guest on Modern Aging.  She shares valuable life lessons on how to live your best life. Her key secret to longevity is to work on improving yourself and meditating. “When you focus your mind and you are at peace, you eliminate the illness…

The Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy – Trigger Points, Cupping and Deep Tissue Massage
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The Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy – Trigger Points, Cupping and Deep Tissue Massage

People think of massage as a spa treatment or a luxury, but it is so much more than that. Rebeca Fernandez is a licensed massage therapist featured in this interview. She explains that massage is a way to restore balance to the body energetically and physically that everyone can benefit from. She uses a combination…

Why Eating to Live to 100 Years Old is Important Right Now
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Why Eating to Live to 100 Years Old is Important Right Now

“The purpose of life is self-discovery.” – Darel Rutherford One thing I find very meaningful and rather surprising during this period with COVID-19 is that many people are showing up more real. As we experience a massive pause from the constant bombardment of highly produced advertising, live entertainment, sporting events, fashion shows and more, we…

COVID-19: How I Use Essential Oils To Build Immunity,  and Relieve Coughing and Congestion
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COVID-19: How I Use Essential Oils To Build Immunity, and Relieve Coughing and Congestion

“The purpose of life is self-discovery.” – Darel Rutherford One thing I find very meaningful and rather surprising during this period with COVID-19 is that many people are showing up more real. As we experience a massive pause from the constant bombardment of highly produced advertising, live entertainment, sporting events, fashion shows and more, we…

What is Shiatsu Massage Therapy and How It Can Help With Chronic Issues
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What is Shiatsu Massage Therapy and How It Can Help With Chronic Issues

My parents are artists. They are also Japanese so it is no surprise that beautiful, simple design and aesthetics were emphasized in our upbringing. In fact, to this day we often hilariously quote my father when we see something ugly.   “Why so uguri uguri?” he would ask. Haha. Yeah, my sentiments exactly. Why as we get older and we need more assistance, does the design often have to be so ugly and institutional looking?

Amazing Japanese Retirement Home and Senior Living that You Will Want to Live in Now
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Amazing Japanese Retirement Home and Senior Living that You Will Want to Live in Now

My parents are artists. They are also Japanese so it is no surprise that beautiful, simple design and aesthetics were emphasized in our upbringing. In fact, to this day we often hilariously quote my father when we see something ugly.   “Why so uguri uguri?” he would ask. Haha. Yeah, my sentiments exactly. Why as we get older and we need more assistance, does the design often have to be so ugly and institutional looking?

Physical Literacy and Pilates: The Benefits of Attentive and Intentional Exercise and How to Increase Brain Power
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Physical Literacy and Pilates: The Benefits of Attentive and Intentional Exercise and How to Increase Brain Power

“Attention is the dominant cognitive skill that we use. If that skill is diminished without activity that provides you physical support, comprehension skills actually diminish.” Do you know what physical literacy is and why it is critical to our overall physical and mental health? When we are children, we learn to use our physical bodies…