For years, it has been thought that senior citizens don’t require as much sleep as younger adults. However, a study at the University of California San Diego is turning that assumption on its head. For older folks, it appears that the amount of sleep they get is quite important when it comes to memory and other cognitive processing activities. What’s not as important as we age is the quality of sleep we get.

Indeed, reports ScienceNews.org,  sleep quality doesn’t have much effect on seniors — but it does matter to younger adults:

Sleep quality seemed to have no effect on performance, Drummond said. “For older adults, the absolute minutes of sleep they got last night has a significant influence on performance today,” he said.

On the other hand, in younger folks, the quality of sleep, and not the total amount, affected memory the next day, Drummond found. Young adults who slept in consolidated chunks performed better and had higher brain activity in certain regions than those who woke up frequently during the night, regardless of total minutes slept.

Apparently, as we age, we still need the same amount of sleep. Just because older sleepers tend to toss and turn more, doesn’t mean they don’t need as much sleep. In fact, if they don’t get the same amount of sleep as they did when they were younger, they are more prone to memory problems . As a result, the study lead, Sean Drummond, points out that it is vital for seniors to concentrate on quantity of sleep. ScienceNews.org reports on his findings:

“Sleep last night does impact performance and brain function today, and it does so differently depending on whether you’re in your mid-20s versus your mid-60s,” he said. “Older adults need to get a certain amount of sleep. Young adults need to get that sleep in a consolidated chunk.”

This is yet another example of the awareness we need as we age. Understanding our body’s evolving needs as we age can help us live longer — and with a better quality of life.

Source: http://www.physorg.com/news186332015.html

Boku International is very proud to announce that the new BōKU® Immune Tonic has been launched!

Our Master Formulator, Dr. BJ Adrezin, has created a blend of powerful adaptogenic and antioxidant herbs that allow the body’s systems to adapt to various stressors that can often cause us to be susceptible to disease. The herbal formula is glycerin-based, all natural, 100%alcohol free and has a very pleasant sweet taste. Just a couple of dropperfuls under the tongue or in a glass of water 2-3 times a day will give your immune system a healthy boost just when it needs it.

A 1oz bottle is priced at $9.95 and can only be purchased at: http://shop.bokusuperfood.com

Herbal Ingredients:

Rhodiola Rosea Root

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Holy Basil Leaf

European Elderberry

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Astragalus Root

Fo-Ti Root

Olive Leaf

Red Root

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Happy Holidays from the BōKU^® Team!

Anyone who has spent time skiing, hiking, or just relaxing outdoors has probably experienced chapped lips at some point. This condition, which ranges from slightly annoying to extremely painful, is associated with drying of the lips from weather exposure. Lip salves and balms can help prevent and even heal chapped lips.

If you suffer from painful, even bleeding cracks and splits in your lips, especially at the corners of the mouth, then you may have developed angular cheilitis, a condition brought on not by weather or dryness, but by a virus or fungus.

What Causes Chapped Lips?

Your lips are prone to chapping because they are covered with epithelial tissue, the same sensitive material that lines your intestines. Exposure to cold, windy weather can cause chapping, as can excessive moisture (licking the lips) and allergenic lipstick.

Angular cheilitis is usually caused by a fungal, viral or bacterial infection. It also can be brought on by biting or excessive licking of the lips.

Treating Chapped Lips

Stop putting petroleum-based products on your lips. They feel slick but actually dry your lips, which is why you need to keep applying them—which is a good way for the manufacturer to get more of your money. Instead, use lip balms or gloss made from shea butter, beeswax, and vegetable or nut oils. Also use vitamin A, D, and E oils or ointments (preferably the concentrated 32,000 IU/ounce variety of vitamin E). Use a generous amount and your damaged lips will heal in nearly an instant. Also, B vitamins can help prevent chapping.

Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial that can be an effective treatment against angular chelitis. It can be used in combination with vitamin E.

The best bet for treating and preventing chapped lips is to stay properly  hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Keep you whole body running in good condition by getting enough vitamins, minerals and all of the necessary nutrients from organic whole food sources.

Thank you to all of our fantastic customers who responded to Lynn’s holiday email. We are so pleased with your responses that we want to thank you by sharing some of them!

“Thanks to you too, Lynn. I am grateful that you have made Boku available to us all at an affordable price. I take my smoothie breakfast to work every morning and people are always asking me what the heck it is because of the green color. I explain to everyone how I am boosting my immune system and protecting myself from degenerative diseases. And very happy to be doing so.

So keep up the good work. It is much appreciated.
Happy Thanksgiving,”
Sue H.

“Hi Lynne,

Thank you for your wonderful email in showing your gratitude towards your
customers.
HOW RARE!!!

I want to let you know that I too, am grateful that I have been made aware
of Boku.

I found Boku to not only be the tastiest super food green drink I’ve ever
had, I’ve never seen a product that was SO power packed with the most
efficacious super foods.

You got a winner and I’ll always be your customer.”

Marilyn S.

“Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for a wonderful product that enriches
my life.
Merci Boku.”
Jo Anne

“Lynn – and a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family -from a very happy and thankful Boku customer”

- Jon S.

“Hi Lynn, Happy Thanksgiving Day to you!  The business is going well because of you and your kind heart.  Keep up the good work.”

John

“Lynn,
How nice to send a message!  Boku is my supplement of choice and manytimes
my only food for a particular meal when rushed.  I believe that it is
helping me with my low energy issues.

Thank you for doing the work to create such a valuable product.
I am grateful that I found it!”
Jennifer D.

“It is me who should be thanking you, Lynn.  The health you’ve brought into my life is priceless.

Have a very happy Thanksgiving,”
Sky