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Pearls of Wisdom

as Alzheimer’s Disease and never have an emotional chal-
heart disease. lenge. Our genetics can help us
understand if we are wired for
Get Active: Find a way to anxiety, worry or even depres-
move. No matter your physical sion. This can be determined by
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challenges, strive to be more genetic testing; however, even
active. Walk 10,000 steps per if you have a genetic suscep-
day, don’t drive unless you tibility, the way you live your Photos Courtesy of Pacific Pearl
absolutely must do so, park life will make all the difference.
the car further away, take the For example, Transcendental
stairs, garden, take a dance Meditation has been shown to
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class, hire a personal trainer decrease the risk of heart at- Dr. Mimi Guarneri Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf
or join the Y. Limit your time tack, stroke and sudden death
in front of the television and 48%. Mindfulness-Based Stress Nancy Lonsdorf, MD is a John Hopkins and Stanford-trained
computer. Reduction improves telomer- physician who practices Integrative Ayurveda and over all health,
ase activity; this is the enzyme naturally at Guarneri Integrative Health at the Pacific Pearl. Call
858-459-6919 for details.
Get a Good Night’s Sleep: of longevity. Find your path to
Mimi Guarneri, MD is President of the Academy of Integrative
Sleeping pills have become a inner peace. This may be prayer, Health and Medicine. Dr. Guarneri is board certified in Internal
way of life for many people. yoga, meditation, walking in Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Integrative Medicine. She is
Not only does the body be- nature, practicing mantras, and the medical director and founder of Guarneri Integrative Health at
come dependent on them, but affirmations. Learn to change Pacific Pearl La Jolla.
they also do not actually help the way you think. If you tend For more information visit their site at
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