Wendy Presant, Happy Aging Coach

09/08/2025

I think one of the best gifts for a new parent is a book on using homeopathy for childhood ailments and a kit of remedies. It's empowering for a parent to have the knowledge and solution on hand to address simple health issues. Even if a child requires a trip to the doctor, slipping them the appropriate remedy before the trip can minimize pain and start healing. Homeopathy is non-toxic and has a surprising amount of research validating it. Here's a recent study on homeopathy used with children aged newborn to 24 months:

To compare the difference between primary homoeopathic and conventional paediatric care in treating acute illnesses in children in their first 24 months of life. One hundred eight Indian singleton newborns delivered at 37 to 42 weeks gestation were randomised at birth (1:1) to receive either homoeop...

08/19/2025

I recently attended the International Alzheimer's Conference on the final day where the research was summarized. I was especially interested in the information about how we can decrease our risk of dementia, or in the case of mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia, slow down the progression. Can you guess what the number one intervention is to reduce dementia risk? (Those I have already told need not answer!)

07/27/2025

We over 40's, 50's and 60's have done a lot. We have added value to the world by giving our time and love and energy to help others. This is a time of our life, however, where we might feel a bit stuck. We might have a nagging sense that life could be more for us, but despite our best efforts, life stays the same. We want to experience the second half of our life with the same excitement and enthusiasm that we did our earlier years. It is possible!

Maturity has a lot of gifts, and I can help you figure out how best to use them to achieve your life dreams! Send me a message, and I'll set up a free call with you to tell you how...the picture is a Spicebush Swallowtail that I captured yesterday on a walk...they are kind of rare around here but show how glorious maturity can be! Hope to meet you soon.....

06/28/2025

What have you noticed is more of a struggle as you age? Sleep? Eating well? Stress? Maybe you need a coach to help you set some goals, break them down into manageable steps and walk with you as you optimize your life! If that sounds interesting, I would like to offer you a free coaching call/Zoom call where we can explore this further! Just message me and I will send you the booking link.

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06/13/2025

Can we talk pillows? I've tried them all, from the cervical to the butterfly to the cube to the thin, thick, medium firm, cooling, memory foam etc. I think my least favourite is the butterfly, which is supposed to keep your neck supported on your back, and provide a place for your arm on your side. I found the contour was about two inches beyond where my head normally rests lying on my back, and that rolling onto my side was like rolling my head up a mountain, then trying to prevent it from rolling back into the dip. The pillow I use now, a 5 inch memory foam, is OK, but not great. I have spent as much as $100 on a single pillow, and still not found the perfect one. Anyone use a pillow they love? What do you love about it?

05/30/2025

Have you heard of using virtual reality for people with Parkinson's disease? It may increase dopamine and counteract some of the balance and movement issues. Worth a try!

Virtual reality (VR) is a promising solution for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who experience symptoms that affect their daily activities and independence. Through VR-based rehabilitation, patients can improve their motor skills in a ...

05/27/2025

Watch out for cassava products! For awhile, I was using the Jovial pasta regularly....guess I won't now! https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-contaminants/cassava-flour-chips-bread-more-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a7817220954/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_FB&fbclid=IwY2xjawKiitNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKNHlPdUVncXhSRGM3OWdWAR5ogkg2GFVfgHM4pBN_S8J3PKdlxuOh8CDF9VBi4a5hgpD_PU1g8yuCzfl2UQ_aem_7C7Tve163W-ZExxg3mxPEg

If you are interested in cassava as a healthy option, you'll want to choose carefully. CR explains what to know about lead in cassava-based foods.

05/09/2025

Deep Brain Stimulation is a new treatment for Parkinson's that seems to be working.

Wondering if you or a loved one is a good candidate for DBS therapy to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease? Take this short quiz to find out.

04/13/2025

Hi, I just posted this on the Sjogren's Disease group, but then thought my readers here might enjoy it as well:

Good morning everyone! Hey, it's spring, and we have sunshine and flowers out here! I have a BIG discovery to share with all of you! I wear an OURA ring. (That's not the big discovery, you likely have heard of them, and they are great, but expensive). One of the readings I get from my ring is a detailed breakdown of my sleep, including how many times my oxygen level drops at night. I do have mild sleep apnea as well as Sjogren's.

I have been able to consistently my breathing interruptions by the timing and amount of my evening meal. If I eat a large or late meal, my breathing is worse. If I eat a small and early meal, my breathing is better. I usually go to bed around 10:30 pm, and when I stop eating by 5:30 or 6, my readings are always better than if I stop eating by 6:15 or 6:30. Lately I have been experimenting with a larger lunch and a lighter evening meal which also helps. Less stuffiness, less nasal congestion.

I've never been diagnosed with reflux, but this style of eating is known to be really helpful for that as well. And what does a better sleep do for me? It helps with the fatigue and joint pain and dryness of Sjogren's!

Now, I realize some of you are diabetic and need a before bed snack, or you work nights, or you have personally experimented and find that eating late at night works better for you. There is also some research showing that eating a small snack before bed can help you to fall asleep faster.

I encourage you, if you are not sleeping well, to try doing something different. It does take observation and a time commitment period to understand if it works for you.

Overeating and sleep have a bidirectional relationship. Sleep deprivation can induce overeating, and at the same time, eating too much can interrupt sleep.

03/31/2025

How's your sleep? Are you getting enough deep sleep and REM to help prevent dementia?

Not getting enough of deeper stages of sleep raises the risk of brain deterioration associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.

03/14/2025

To reduce stress and anxiety, be sure you are taking care of your physical needs. Dial in on sleep, nutrition and movement. By taking care of our physical needs, we send messages to our brain that everything is OK, and we feel less stress. Each year I take a picture of the first snowdrops of spring. This year we still have snowbanks, so I will use a picture taken from a previous year around this time! Look for those first signs of spring. Life continues, nurture it.

02/10/2025

Staying calm, regulating your emotions, no matter what is happening in your life or the world around you, is not always easy. . We are genetically programmed to respond to threat, all types of threat, real or imagined. I have been finding doing a guided meditation to be really helpful in calming my mind. When I get that sense of overwhelm, I do a 10-15 minute session. There are lots of free ones on YouTube, generally they are along the lines of a "body scan", where you start at the toes, or the head and work your way up or down the body. By paying attention to what you are feeling, and breathing, you change the focus of your mind and promote relaxation. How do I know if it's working? My chilly hands warm up! Anyone else here meditate regularly?

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