healthier living tips

  Our story starts with a man named Yiannis Karimalis. Diagnosed with abdominal cancer at the age of 39,he was given a year to live. He decided to move from his home in America, leave his job as a painter, and move back to his native land, where he could be buried with his family. 39 years later, Yiannis has an incredible story to tell.

  The story continues on a sleepy Greek island called Ikaria. Only 99 square miles,  and covered with mountains, one out of every 3 residents live past 90 years of age. The amazing thing is, there is virtually no Alzheimers, or Dementia present in any of Ikaria’s over 90 population.

  Over the years Ikaria became a health destination, primarily for its radio active hot springs, which were known to help with pain, joint problems, and skin ailments. Maybe it is the lack of harbors, but Ikaria remains, stuck in its own little time warp, a sleepy little island with virtually no outside influences.

  The natives are relentlessly optimistic, love to party, go to bed well after midnight, take daily naps, and sleep late. It is also believed that most Ikarians  over 90 are sexually active. What are the real reasons for this incredible success story ? I have listed some of the possibilities below.

      Eat more Greens- Over 150 wild varieties  grow on Ikaria, a major source of ants. Drink Herbal Teas-Many teas can lower blood pressure. Don’t worry about time-This Lowers Stress. Take 20-30 minute naps daily. Walk- when there is a choice. Phone a friend or family-Strong social connections help everything. Drink Goats milk-rich in a hormone called tryptophan, lowers blood pressure. Mediterranean Diet-High in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, olive oil, and Fish. Potatoes and Meat are natural to Ikaria as well. Greek Honey- antibacterial, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory. Olive Oil-  Antioxidant. Grow your own Veggies, or find a Farmers Market. Find your Religion. Bake Bread.

If you have some dietary problems we can help if contacted. One of our associates have been a chef for 20 years. He is a Nutritionist. He is capable of helping and is willing at all times.

Reference: Article-  AARP Magazine,  More Good Years  Author-Dan Buettner