8 Secrets for Vibrant Aging

Overview

As we age, our body, mind, and relationships evolve as well. These changes can often feel unwelcome or even cause fear and anxiety, but this does not have to be the case. In this eight-part series of short videos, Dr. Carrie Demers explains the effects of aging as a natural process, and offers suggestions for maintaining and even improving vitality over time. Using these simple and practical tools, rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern medical research, we can start to embrace the aging process and look forward to longer, fuller, more joyful lives.

8-Part Series

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Ayurveda & Aging Well

How can ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, shed light on the process of aging, and how can we use its ancient secrets to stay flexible and resilient? As we age, vata, the cool, drying,...

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Building Community for Healthy Aging

Diet, exercise, and mental well-being are all important factors in staying healthy as we age, but relationships keep us feeling engaged and vibrant. When we feel connected to each other, Dr. Carrie Demers tells us,...

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The Power of Neuroplasticity

The idea that we can only lose brain and nerve cells as we get older is a myth; in fact, neurogenesis, the creation of new neurons, and neuroplasticity, the formation of neural connections, can actually...

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How to Build Resilience to Stress

What happens when the body’s response to fight-or-flight situations becomes habitual? In this video, Dr. Carrie Demers describes the health risks of chronic stress and the role of the vagus nerve in activating our rest-and-digest...

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Gut Health & Vibrant Aging

What is the ecology of the digestive system, and how does supporting our microbiome help us age well? Dr. Carrie Demers discusses the importance of maintaining a vibrant, diverse ecosystem in the gut, and gives...