August 24, 2006     Real Age, Living to be a 100, and The Three Tomatoes Anti-Aging Experts     If you're like The Three Tomatoes, you love those dopey "self-help" tests in women's magazines.  You know, the ones, like "What's your food type" (all of them)," "How stressed are you" (totally), and "What's your shopping style" (buy, buy, buy).  Okay, so here are a couple of "self-help' tests that will do more than just help you wile away a few idle moments while you're sitting in a doctor's waiting room, but could actually help  get you focused on feeling good (the natural way, we might add) and  not just looking good.     What's Your Real Age?   We first fell in love with  Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz when they appeared on Oprah after the publication of their best seller "You the Owners Manual" which is an amazingly informative book about the human body that's actually entertaining and fun to  read.   Now they have two other "you" books, "You the Diet" and "You the Smart Patient" the latter of which which should be mandatory reading for everyone.     Well, they also have a great  web site , Real Age , where you can take the "Real Age" test which uses various lifestyles, genetic and medical factors to calculate your biological-rather than chronological-age.   The test takes about 20 minutes to complete and then they email you your "biological" age and give you suggestions on what you can do to lower that age.  Age reversal!   We love this concept.  And you can even sign up for the Real Age Tips of the Week email which has all kinds of healthy advice.   Who wants to be 100?   Well now, that's always an interesting question to ask people.   Usually the answers range from "who'd want to live that long" (to which we always say, well if you're 99 you might) to the "well, if I had all my marbles and my health was good, why not?"  So here's another interesting little web site you can visit,   www.livingto100.com.   They too have a test but this one gives your life expectancy based on your answers.    And then, like Real Age gives advice on changes you can make to your life style to live longer.  Sounds good to us, as long as we don't have to give up those martinis.    The Three Tomatoes Anti-Aging Experts   Which brings us to our very own anti-aging experts who have graciously agreed to contribute information to us for all our tomato readers.   So we are launching a special section on our web site, called ‘Ask the anti-aging experts".  You'll be able to submit questions, or read some great advice from our contributors.     In previous newsletters, we've introduced you to Laura Kauffmann, licensed herbalist and acupuncturist (remember our accu-facial?), and Carrie Taylor, CEO of Taylor Techniques which specializes in personal training, fitness, massage and pain management.    And  last week, we met Dr. Loretta Friedman a clinical nutritionist and "directional non-force" chiropractor.  Yes, we asked what you're now thinking, what the heck is directional, non-force?   Well the way Dr. Friedman explained it to us is, it's not the "bone crunching" type of chiropractic treatment, but a much more gentle treatment that produces the same results.   And she is one of only 150 chiropractors in the country who are trained and licensed in this form of treatment.    Dr. Friedman has a very impressive CV.   She spent several years as an operating room nurse before attending medical school and becoming a chiropractor and nutritionist.    Check out our new section "Ask the anti-aging experts"   Find the answers to these questions:   To Vitamin or Not to Vitamin - that is the question.   Dr. Loretta Friedman offers some great advice.   Should I exercise my face?   You bet.   Try out Laura Kauffmann's Saving Face exercises to  reduce or keep away those wrinkles.   Does massage offer health benefits?  Carrie Taylor explains the principals of myofascial massage and the benefits.    If you'd like to submit a question for our experts on exercise, nutrition, pain management, or whatever, email us.  tomato@thethreetomatoes.com.    If you'd like to comment on today's column, visit our blog and post your thoughts.   Here's to living to a 100, or at least until next week,    The Three Tomatoes      Copyright© 2006.  The Three Tomatoes.   All rights reserved.

You know you're a tomato if...  those old aches and pains and creaky bones some mornings make you feel like you're already 100!*******************  Check out Upcoming Events We've added a new section to our web site to promote fund raising events.   Check out "An Intimate Evening with Phoebe Snow" to benefit the Ovarian Research Fund and "A Taste of the Good Life", a wine tasting event to benefit Partnership with Children.    And hold October 24th for the next The Three Tomatoes event.   Exciting details to come.  ************** Check out the Wicking J Sleepwear from Rick and June.    These adorable PJ's wick moisture away from your body and dries quickly, allowing you to sleep better and feel better!  They also sell wicking pillowcases and sheets, hot flash gift sets, and a quirky selection of books.   Their web site is a hoot.   And here's the best part, we have a special 10% discount for tomatoes.  Go to Rick and June and just enter this coupon code at checkout: tomato.   *****************  Last week's The Three Tomatoes' Poll Results....59% of you  can not bring yourselves to see the movie about 9/11.   The 9% who have seen the movie, said they were glad they did.  ***************** Vote in this Week's Poll Would you want to live to be 100?  Vote here. ****************** Help us grow our list.   If you like getting The Three Tomatoes weekly emails, tell your friends.   Forward this to your friends (use the send to a friend button on top of this email), or send them directly to our web site.  Hey it's free and they might get a giggle or two. ********************** Check out our updated web site.  We've updated our look and content and would love your comments.   And if you've missed past emails, you can find them in our archives.   You can see what our anti-aging experts have to say, and ask them a questiion.  You can post a comment to our blog, and you can visit our store.  You can read our "story" and meet the tomato behind The Three Tomatoes.   **********************