Copyright © 2018 Elise Marie Collins Published by Mango Publishing Group, a division of Mango Media Inc. Cover, Layout & Design: Morgane Leoni Mango is an active supporter of authors’ rights to free speech and artistic expression in their books. The purpose of copyright is to encourage authors to produce exceptional works that enrich our culture and our open society. Uploading or distributing photos, scans or any content from this book without prior permission is theft of the author’s intellectual property. Please honor the author’s work as you would your own. Thank you in advance for respecting our author’s rights. For permission requests, please contact the publisher at: Mango Publishing Group 2850 Douglas Road, 3rd Floor Coral Gables, FL 33134 U.S.A. [email protected] For special orders, quantity sales, course adoptions and corporate sales, please email the publisher at [email protected]. For trade and wholesale sales, please contact Ingram Publisher Services at: [email protected] or +1.800.509.4887. Super Ager: You Can Look Younger, Have More Energy, a Better Memory, and Live a Long and Healthy Life Library of Congress Cataloging ISBN: (p) 978-1-63353-738-5, (e) 978-1-63353-739-2 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018939403 BISAC - HEA049000 — HEALTH & FITNESS / Longevity Printed in the United States of America I want to thank my parents, Marie and Leonard, who taught me to never stop striving. I dedicate this book to the memory of my grandparents, who taught me to Super Age: Mama, Papa, Louise, and George. Thank you to my son Krishna for your support and understanding. I also thank my action partner Jean, Cate Stillman, and the Yogahealer community. May you be happy, may you be healthy, may you be at peace. CONTENTS FOREWORD INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 What Is a Super Ager and How Can I Become One? CHAPTER 2 Discover Your Foundation for Healthy Aging CHAPTER 3 See the World through Mindful Rose-Colored Glasses CHAPTER 4 You Are a Mosaic of Habits: Everyday Opportunities to Super Age CHAPTER 5 Move Your Body to Slow Down Time CHAPTER 6 You Are What You Eat, When You Eat, and How You Eat CHAPTER 7 Surround Yourself with a Circle of Support and a Few Random Strangers CHAPTER 8 The Ultimate Body, Mind, and Spirit Booster: Sleep CHAPTER 9 The Importance of Creating Your Oasis of Calm Whenever and Wherever You Are CHAPTER 10 Keep Your Brain Fit at Any Stage of Life CHAPTER 11 Super Ager Meditation CHAPTER 12 Natural Medicines to Boost Body, Mind, and Spirit at Any Age CHAPTER 13 Get Rid of the Weeds and Plant the Seeds for the Best Years of Your Life REFERENCES ABOUT THE AUTHOR FOREWORD