The Aging Mask- A Lifestyle Medicine Podcast
The Aging Mask is a Life Style Wellness Podcast, where Lifestyle Medicine meets curiosity, learning and great conversation.
The Aging Mask is a Podcast dedicated to exploring the transformative power of Lifestyle Medicine. Here is where I will share with you what I have learned, and continue to learn as an "Ayurvedic Health Counselor".
Life Style Medicine is a complete healing system focused on giving you the tools and practices to create greater health and happiness on a daily basis by using your innate healing ability. We will also discuss, and do a deep dive into the
six (6) most important pillars of health; which are; sleep, movement/physical activity, healthy emotions, meditation, nutrition and self-care.
There is no" one size fits all" prescription for your well- being, it is experiential, which means the choices you make about your experiences shape your body and mind, including your choices about food, personal relationships, sensory experiences, sleep, work social interactions and daily routine. As you shift your experiences, your biology will shift because your biology is the metabolism of experience.
Please join me for engaging and educational discussions that highlight how every aspect or your lifestyle contributes to your overall health and happiness!
The Aging Mask- A Lifestyle Medicine Podcast
10 Old School House Rules That Take Work...But Actually Work
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I am going light and fun on today’s topic. I want to share with you Ten, “Old school Household Rules” that were once standard in well run homes and considered part of running a respectable home.
They are not easy- but they actually work.
They made sense, and still make sense- and not just for appearances- but they make sense for your mental health, your physical health, and honestly, just making life easier.
#1-THE BED.
Let’s start with something we have all heard, every self-improvement book tells you that you should make your bed every morning.
And if you have every thought to yourself “does that really work” yes. it does. And has for centuries. It was once considered a “non-negotiable” in many homes, including mine.
#2- Sheets.
Speaking of Sheets.
Bed sheets should be washed every week- in hot water:
Old school homes were strict about this, and of course they were right. Your sheets get sweat ,oils, and skin cells- (everything your body sheds is) on them!
#3- Bathroom
Now the Bathroom is the room where etiquette and hygiene completely overlap.
-The TOILET SEAT goes down. It looks cleaner, it prevents things from accidentally falling in, and it is more polite for the next user.
#4- Guest Bathrooms were always “ready”
#5- Open your windows every day.
Before air conditioning was common, homes were aired out every day.
#6 DUSTING:
Dusting the house was a scheduled event, usually Saturday mornings- so try and follow suit- weekly dustings keep your home healthier.
#7 Shoes:
Shoes stayed at the door. They were a no -go inside. The reason was cleanliness and respect. Shoes track in dirt, pesticides , heavy metals, and bacteria into your house, they also track in Bad Energy.
#8 Kitchen:
The classic rule” leave the house ready for morning”- and the “kitchen is closed when dishes are done”.
#9- Kitchen table:
Your kitchen table WAS /and is still an old etiquette that is encouraged- a social hub- it was considered the “anchor of the home”- not just a place to eat.
#10- Breakfast- rounding out the top
Is an old school rule that we don’t hear much about anymore it was how you started your morning- and one old school rule that never got debated. BREAKFAST was not optional.
None of this is about perfection- it’s about Creating a home that feels good to live in- it's clean, calm and taken care of. And when you think about it, that affects everything; your mood, your health, and your relationships. Your home is where your mental and physical health start. That being said, IT should be one of your priorities.
I do know we are not living in the 1950’s ,but some of these “rules” really do make life easier, simpler, cleaner and more connected.
Listen to full episode for more.
Enjoy!
Joanne Demers
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