Modern Aging

Did you know that hydrogen-rich water (hrw) can protect your body? It can help you improve sleep, overall health, and recovery from muscle soreness. Hydrogen has a regulatory role in our cells. In fact, our mitochondria evolve from a hydrogen-dependent organelle, and every cell in our bodies has a base level of hydrogen gas in it. That is not all; a lot of bacteria in our bodies also produces hydr...

If modern medicine is not working for you, what do you do? Ayurveda, India’s 5,000 year old holistic healing medical system, is a great alternative and can help you alleviate illnesse that are difficult to treat using modern medicine.  Ayurvedic treatment protocol might seem primitive, but it is amazing how it can resurrect the immune system and eliminate auto-immune diseases. The immune system is...

Cannabis and CBD has been quite the game changer for millions of people who are chronic sufferers. But have you heard of CBDA? CBDA is the compound before it's extracted to become CBD. CBDA potentially has higher effectiveness and can be more efficient than CBD at activating the serotonin receptor, which reduces anxiety and nausea.  CBDA is effective in treating anxiety and pain, insomnia, nausea,...

How is your sex drive? Just because you are over 40, does it means no more sex? Definitely not, just because you are getting older does not mean that you have to say goodbye to sex. In fact, sex not only helps us with pleasure and getting shots of dopamine, but it also has some impactful health benefits both for our mind and body. And this has nothing to do with our age. Our sexual desires are not...

Have you been scouring the Internet to find out what you really need to do to get a temporary visa to live in Mexico, or maybe you want to fast-track your permanent residency? When you search online, tons of information is available but are they reliable? Moreover, with so many pieces of information available, it can become overwhelming, and you don’t know what to believe and whom to believe. Reti...

Many people take lack of sleep as a normal disorder, but they don't know the causes and how to cure it. Insomnia is persistent, and an absence of sleep can lead to severe mental and physical ailments. Many have opted for different methods to help them curb their lack of sleep, like the use of alcohol. But did you know Cannabis or CBD is the best option for this defect? Cannabis and CBD have incred...

When we start to think about retirement, many people dream of moving to another city, town, or even a different country.   Perhaps they had always dreamed of moving abroad, but their job kept them from doing so.     For many North Americans, Mexico is an ideal place to retire.  It has year-round warm weather, close proximity to the U.S. and Canada, lower cost of living, good healthcare, and is saf...

In the final segment of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado guides us through managing the present and preparing for the future with emotional intelligence. She discusses what it means to be fully present—paying attention to what’s present in the mind, body, and external environment with an attitude...

In Part 5 of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado discusses how we can establish and keep sustainable healthy habits, create routine, and have go-to resources when things are not going our way. Awareness is the first step to disrupting bad habits and biased judgments. However, awareness must be follow...

In Part 5 of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado dives into the topic of psychological safety. She reveals the key to achieving compassion, empathy, and ultimately psychological safety — authentic connection with others. She also shares valuable tools to help us stay connected such as having virtual...

In Part 3 of this 6 part series on creating mindfulness, emotional intelligence expert and mindfulness teacher Michelle Maldonado discusses the importance of staying grounded during times of stress. She shares a meditation framework for beginners and alternative ways to practice meditation for those who already have a meditation practice. Learn more about Michelle at https://www.lucenscia.com/ Be...

We all experience fear on some level - fear of the unknown, fear of money, fear of failure, the list goes on.  Fear is also often found underlying higher-level emotions expressed in the moment such as anxiety, anger, or jealousy. In Session 1, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert, Michelle Maldonado talked about the importance of understanding how you are feeling and where it mani...

Many of us are feeling frustrated, anxious, and uncertain about the future.  In April 2020, Risa and mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert, Michelle Maldonado, created a 6 part workshop to help people understand their feelings and tools to manage their anxiety and emotions.  This workshop was hosted on YouTube Live.  As times continue to be uncertain with the pandemic, the informat...

If 95% of diets fail, how can you be a part of the 5% that succeed?  How can you become the healthiest version of yourself? If you are ready for a change, then you will want to take a listen to my 7 ways to lose weight before you start on that next diet.  You may discover that you don't need yet another fad diet, but rather a way to create healthier choices and habits.   It's not only about the fo...

What sets cities like Mazatlán apart from more popular spots like Puerto Vallarta?  For about 100 years, Mazatlán has been known as a port city and, interestingly, its tuna industry.  But now it's become a popular destination for foreigners.  In this episode, journalist and author of Why We Left, Janet Blaser dives into the culture, affordability, safety, and challenges of living in Mazatlán, Mexi...

Buying a property in Mexico can be tricky as a foreigner as it can be very different from buying property in North America. Ada and Stefan are from the San Francisco Bay area and fell in love Puerto Vallarta on a vacation a few years ago.  They have since purchased two homes there. In this episode, they discuss their journey to buying their first and then second home, what they love about Puerto V...

Are you thinking about moving or retiring to Mexico? If you are, then maybe you want to rent before diving in and purchasing a property. Today’s guest is Alma Piedra from Vallarta Dream Rentals. She shares important information you need to know about renting a property in Mexico such as rental prices in different areas, documents that foreigners need, how to score a bargain deal, and how to avoid...

Nestled in the mountains in central Mexico, San Miguel de Allende is one of the top retirement destinations for foreigners. The perfect year-round spring-like weather, vibrant expat community, and artistic culture are only some of the reasons why San Miguel is so popular. Our guest today is real estate agent Veronica Alvarado. She shares all that makes San Miguel unique and everything you need to...

Ayurveda is one of the world's older holistic healing systems that originated and is still actively practiced in India.  Ayurvedic medicine believes that by balancing your dosha you can achieve optimal health.  Today Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya, an Ayurvedic and holistic family doctor shows us how to use Ayurveda to help with many chronic conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and th...

Libidos are an essential part of a woman's health and important for relationships, yet so few of us talk about it. If you noticed a hormonal imbalance perhaps because of perimenopause you are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Renee Wellenstein, a board-certified OB-Gyn and functional medicine doctor, discusses why women may experience low libido, how to identify a low libido, and ways to get your se...

Talking about death and dying does not have to be uncomfortable and morbid.  It is essential if you want to create a more peaceful end-of-life experience.  Aside from the emotional roller coaster, tying the loose ends of the lives of loved ones can be stressful and complicated. Having someone to answer questions and support you is invaluable. Alua Arthur, the Founder of Going With Grace, discusses...

90% of us are bad breathers.  What does that mean?  It means  that most of us breathe through our mouths and not our noses.  Breathing fully and purposefully can lower stress, blood pressure, create more oxygen in the brain.  Inward Breathwork co-founders Amanda Laine and Harry Taylor are our guests today.  They explain how we breathe affects every cell in our bodies and how it can have a negative...

We experience stress from work, life, relationships. It’s okay to feel stressed, but chronic stress can lead to serious health conditions. We all need to find ways to manage stress to prevent it from building up and negatively affecting our health. Risa shares 5 effective and easy tips to help you destress and get back on your feet.

If you suffer from knee pain, back pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, ankle pain, or other pain, prolotherapy or ozone therapy may be a possible treatment option for you. Today’s guest is  Dr. Larisa Likver, MD, a physiatrist with a sub-specialty in pain management. Dr. Likver shares how physiatrists help discover the root cause of pain, the importance of having inflammation, and the effectiveness o...

Have you heard about the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms? Tony Shields, co-Founder of Fresh Cap, shares the health benefits and science behind some of the major medicinal mushrooms such as Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, and Turkey Tail. Check out the show notes here . Modern Aging Listeners get 10% off their first purchase! Use Code: MODERNAGING Click Here for FRESHCAP website