"Make each day your masterpiece." ~ John Wooden

Prevention magazine's September 2012 issue has some great tips in it, some of which have been discussed previously in this blog.  For example, "Foods That Fight Pain" beginning on pg. 75 lists cherries, which target arthritis and muscle pain (what did I tell you a few weeks ago!); ginger (1/4 tsp. daily) to target migraines, arthritis, and sore muscles (I drink ginger ale when my stomach is upset); cranberry juice (1 cup daily) to fight ulcers (also good for preventing UTI); salmon, herring, and sardines - which target an achy back, neck and joints; turmeric (1 tsp. daily) for achy joints and colitis; yogurt for digestion (or a probiotic); and coffee (two 4 oz. cups) to target headaches.

This issue also states on pg.  20 that "new research says you can counteract [warnings of Alzheimer's disease] by living life with a purpose. 'Someone who is focused on having meaningful experiences has about 30% less cognitive decline over 10 years,' says researcher Patricia Boyle, Ph.D., of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago . . . . Positive behaviors promote cognitive health as we age,' Dr. Boyle says."

So ... as stated several times throughout this blog, make the most of each and every day ... carpe diem! ♥

P.S.  I had previously heard that mixing cinnamon with honey alleviates arthritis pain, but I recently learned that a lifelong friend of mine has a blog about all of the advantages of using honey (including putting it on your face to reduce wrinkles!).  You can review all of his sweet tips and recipes here:  http://www.honeyitsforyou.com/.