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08-08-08 Since today is of great significance for many people in different ways I decided to use this post to address what it may mean to individuals from a global perspective. Did today have a significant impact on your state of wellness?

Today’s date is 08/08/08. Today is the opening ceremony for the olympic games. the games are being held in China.  Here is some other interesting information regarding the number eight.

Those who were born with a Life Path of 8 were born for a life of leadership, are extremely ambitious and goal orientated. For instance if you were born today your Life Path is 8 i.e., 0+8+0+8+2+0+0+8=26. Then add 2+6=8.

Eight is seven plus one, representing regeneration and a new beginning.
Eight is the number after seven and before nine.

The Dharmachakra, a Buddhist symbol, has eight spokes which resemble the wheel that guided ships.
The Buddha’s principal teaching — the Four Noble Truths — as the Noble Eightfold Path.

There are eight basic knots in the Celtic-style, infinitely looping knot pattern which was used in decorating the Book of Kells during the 8th century.

Scorpio is the 8th astrological sign of the Zodiac. It is the symbol of Saturn.
The colors that harmonize with the number 8 vibration are: indigo, all shades of brown, dark green and navy blue.
The number 8 represents wisdom, learning through experience, stability, patience and responsibility. The wheel that guides a ship has eight spokes.

The number 8 is also considered by some individuals to be a number of financial security, caution, restriction, self-discipline, and self-control.

Is your birthday today? If so, Happy Birthday! Your Life Path is 8.
What does #8 symbolize for you?  How did today affect your state of well-being? Leave your comments regarding number eight.  Subscribe to the Lifestyle Wellness Coach blog!

 Tako-tsubo Pot

Chest pain continues to be one of the most common complaints of individuals who visit emergency care centers;with psychological stress being a major factor.

The Broken Heart Syndrome, which may be referred to as Stress Induced Cardiomyopathy, is also labeled  Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TTC).

The shape of the tako-tsubo was the origin of the term Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy.

Read Aromatherapy for a Broken Heart

Are you a  Baby Boomer,  pre-retiree or a person who has retired from long time employment and now find yourself in a transitional period– confused and thinking about what you are going to do with your life? ‘What do you want to do when you grow up?’ Lifestyle practices are paramount to living long and living well.

Where do people live longest? In the Blue Zones.

The Blue Zones include Loma Linda, California, Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, Sardinia, Italy, and Okinawa, Japan. Panchita Castillo, whose picture appears above, lives in Nicoya and is a centenarian. Watch the daily activities of Panchita on video here.

Costa Rican Secrets to a Long Life **

Try these lifestyle practices common to the centenarians in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone.
Have a strong sense of purpose
Costa Rican centenarians have a clear mission in life, what they call a plan de vida. They feel needed and want to contribute to a greater good.

Drink hard water
Nicoyan water has the country’s highest calcium content, which perhaps explains the centenarians’ lower rates of heart disease, as well as stronger bones and fewer hip fractures.

Keep a focus on family
Nicoyan centenarians tend to live with their families, and children or grandchildren provide support and a sense of purpose and belonging.

Eat a light dinner
Eating fewer calories appears to be one of the surest ways to add years to your life. Nicoyans eat a light dinner early in the evening. Their traditional diet of fortified maize and beans may be the best nutritional combination for longevity the world has ever known.

Maintain social networks
Nicoyan centenarians get frequent visits from neighbors. They know how to listen, laugh, and appreciate what they have.

Keep hard at work
Centenarians seem to have enjoyed physical work all their lives. They find joy in everyday physical chores.

Get some sensible sun
Nicoyans regularly take in the sunshine, which helps their bodies produce vitamin D for strong bones and healthy bodies. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a host of problems, such as osteoporosis and heart disease, but regular “smart” sun exposure (about 15 minutes on the legs and arms) can help supplement your diet and ensure you’re getting enough of this vital nutrient.

Embrace a common history
Modern Nicoyans’ roots, among the indigenous Chorotega, and their spiritual traditions have enabled them to remain relatively free of stress.

In today’s fast paced, technology oriented society with people living longer and retiring  earlier than ever, lifestyle coaching is a great adjunct to living a long life and living it well and healthy.

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