We were asked to publish this by Cancer.org - I know my doctor advised me to get a colon cancer screening because I am over50, and I had put it off. So let’s add one more thing to our to-do lists this month!
“DON’T BE SEMI-INTERESTED IN YOUR COLON”
American Cancer Society Encourages Everyone 50 and Older to Get Tested for Colon Cancer
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We already wrote about the health benefits of dark chocolate, and now we get to follow up with some surprising health benefits of drinking coffee.
Where Does Coffee Come From?
In the US, we prefer coffee over tea. In fact, Americans drink 20% of the world’s coffee, though the only common American place for coffee to be grown commercially is Hawaii. Mexico actually supplies a lot of our coffee, though Brazil and Columbia are larger producers worldwide. Most people think that our favorite brew actually originated in Ethiopia. It is the home of the arabica tree, and also most tales about the origins start there. So the one thing we need to start our morning rarely actually comes from the US.
Is Coffee Health Food?
Well, according to WebMD, coffee may actually have a lot of surprising health benefits for people. I always have to add a disclaimer. There are some people who do not tolerate coffee well. It may give them the jitters or interfere with digestion. But for most of us, especially people like me who were weaned on the stuff, a moderate amount of coffee a day probably does more good than harm!
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Chamonile is an effective and mild herbal remedy for many ills. And it is also pretty cheap and easy to buy. Almost all 
grocery stores stock it in the tea aisle, or you can find it in health food stores. Instead of taking it as a tea, you could choose to take it as a supplement in pill form.
Please look at the end of this article for some chamonile tea warnings too. Some people have allergic reactions, and doctors warn that it should not be taken with some medications.
Let’s look at some benefits of chamonile tea so you can decide if it will help you.
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This article may be a little late, because our traditional excuse for eating chocolate has passed – Valentine’s 
Day! But as I glance at my calendar, I can see that several other good excuses are coming up. Cadberry Cream Eggs are a personal favorite of mine, and so is matzah with melted chocolate! And now, we can even excuse some moderate chocolate consumption because it has health benefits.
I got inspired by this post on CurePure.com - health benefits of dark chocolate.
Here are Some Good Reasons To Enjoy Chocolate (In Moderation):
Note that most health experts suggest eating dark chocolate.
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As we enter our fities, and beyond, a lot more of us wear glasses. I know I needed mine to pass my driver’s test this time around, where in previous years my eyes were good enough for the state. One pain about needing prescription glasses is the need to have regular glasses and sunglasses! And those little clip-on sunglasses you can buy don’t usually look very fashionable. In fact, the word – nerd – comes to mind.
A new solution is here. Fitovers@come from Australia where they have been popular for over a decade. I have 2 pairs myself, and I have found that I can wear them with or without my glasses. This is convenient for me because I need my glasses to drive, but most of the time I can navigate on foot without them just fine. It is great for me to have some high quality sunglasses that can be worn with, or without, my regular glasses. This is a great feature if you wear contact lenses sometimes too!
What We Like About Fitovers
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As we age, our hair changes. Grey hair seems to have a different texture than it did when we were younger. We may lose curls or waves, or ourE hair may become more frizzy. Both men and women may suffer hair loss. Men can go bald. Women can also lose quite a bit of hair, but usually female hair just gets thinner or finer. In addition, those of us who tend to color our hair a lot may also find our hair texture is different than when we did not get our color from a bottle. Either way, it is time to really evaluate our hairstyles to decide if that perfect cut that everybody loved at 30 still suits us.
Hair Color
I notice that a lot of women tend to like dramatic hair colors when they decide to turn to dye to cover up grey. They try out red or platinum blonde hair. But does this really suit them? It does work for some ladies whose natural skin color goes well with the new hue. But many women would really look a lot better, and younger, if they just tried to keep to the natural color they had before they went grey.
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About Dr. Eva Mor
We are lucky enough to have a guest post by Dr. Eva Mor. First learn a little about this remarkable woman.
For the last 23 years Dr. Mor has dedicated her career to bettering the lives of the elderly. She has done so through work in nursing homes, chronic disease institutions, and acute care hospitals, as well as in home care services. She has been part of planning committees for the improvement of health services for seniors, and has done research to find out what services are available for this specific population, and what should be developed in the future.
With that in mind Dr. Mor set out to write the book MAKING the GOLDEN YEARS GOLDEN. The book brings to you, with much love and care, the information you need for yourself and those dear to you, in order to make the golden years truly golden.
You can visit her website here: Making the Golden Years Golden – www.goldenyearsgolden.com
When to step in and help your parents By Dr. Eva Mor – author of “Making the Golden Years Golden” Today, some 15 million children already care for elderly parents, but this care is provided mostly in a fragmented manner and as a response to an emergency occurrence, such as a fall or an acute medical event.
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First look at some symptoms of low thyroid (hypothyroid): fatigue, depression, and weight gain. Check with your doctor to see if he or she can run a test. But many doctors, these days, are reluctant to diagnose low thyroid levels. If you and your medical provider cannot come up with any other reason for your condition, it may be time to find another doctor or try some safe home remedies to see if they help.
One simple solution is to follow the diet for a low thyroid. Here are examples of common food that can aggravate or cause problems.
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If you have ever actually taken the time, and a magnifying glass, to read the ingredients on your shampoo, you probably noticed Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) on the label. This ingredient has been used in hair care products for 50 years, and I am not claiming that one shampoo will make your hair fall out. That said, a lot of evidence is coming together that sulfates can aggravate hair loss or hair thinning, especially in people who are prone to have problems anyway.
You can learn more about this here : Sulfates and Hair Loss.
Scientists at the American College of Toxicology used rats in experiements. They did not overdo it, but used formulas that actually contained less sulfate than common commercial hair products. They noticed irritation, inflamation, and yes – fur loss – in some of the rats.
Rats are not people, though some people are rats. But still, these are the same findings that many people report. They feel as if their scalp itches, and they believe a lot more hair is coming out than is normal. It is normal for all of us to lose some hair every day, but it should be replaced by new growth. When scalps are irritated or inflamed, the new growth does not seem to be replacing the lost hair.
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Consumers spend millions of dollars on a variety of product to help them grow more hair. But they may be using a silicone based shampoo that is working against them. In fact, many silicone free shampoo users report that they have stopped using other hair growth products. Is losing the liquid glass (silicone) the way to get fuller hair?
According to Belegenza, the silicone actually forms a liquid seal around hair and skin. It stops the absorption of esential nutrients through your hair and skin. If this is true, most hair and skin products might actually prevent any other hair treatments from working! And in fact, you may be able to get what you need from a normal routine without using extra products to make your hair look fuller, or to make your hair grow back.
The hair and skin care products you are using right now could be making your problem worse over the long run.
You may not actually see the word, silicone, on the label either. There are dozens of chemical names that may be listed. Here are some common ingredients to look out for!
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