Velma Lovemore
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I’m Velma Lovemore. I write about self-improvement, healthy living, and simple habits to help you live with more intention, balance, and ease.
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Cholesterol Explained: How to Balance the Good and Bad for a Healthy Heart
Quick Take Cholesterol isn’t the villain — imbalance is. LDL and triglycerides force plaque in, HDL escorts it out. Getting the blend right (and monitoring non-HDL and ApoB when necessary) along with easy lifestyle improvements can significantly reduce your lifetime heart risk. (www.heart.org)
By Velma Lovemore5 months ago in Longevity
Rebuild and Protect Your Joints: A Week-by-Week Approach to Pain-Free Movement
No need to flip your life upside down to have healthier joints. With tiny, steady habits, you can reduce pain, boost mobility, build muscle to "off-load" your joints, and feed the tissues that keep you moving. Think of this as reclaiming joint function—strength, stability, flexibility—rather than making promises to regrow cartilage overnight. The following plan starts slow and builds in intensity, week by week.
By Velma Lovemore5 months ago in Longevity
Understanding Mental Health: Causes, Symptoms, and Support
We all possess mental health, just as we possess physical health. It's how we feel, think, and act. Life tosses us curveballs every now and again, and our mental health is impacted. This can lead to what we call mental illness, but this is different from having a bad day. It's struggling that's going on repeatedly and impacts daily living. Understand the warning signs, what may be causing these issues, and where to go for help is quite significant for everyone.
By Velma Lovemore5 months ago in Longevity
Stillness as Medicine: A Simple Practice for a Noisy World
“Your mind is your most valuable space — protect it, nourish it, and give it the care it deserves.” In a world that idolizes hustle, perpetual connectivity, and multiplicity, stillness seems to be a luxury — or worse, a sign of weakness. But in reality, mental stillness is perhaps the greatest gift we can bestow on ourselves. It’s not about doing nothing. It’s about doing something crucial: resting, resetting, and reconnecting.
By Velma Lovemore5 months ago in Longevity
Black Seed Oil Through the Ages
If you’ve ever cooked with kalonji (Nigella sativa) seeds — or seen tiny black seeds studded on naan — you’ve already met black seed. For over 2,000 years, healers across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia have used its oil for everyday aches, breathing troubles, skin flare-ups, and digestive support. Today, modern research is starting to catch up, exploring how compounds in black seed oil might support metabolic, immune, skin, and respiratory health. (PMC, Cleveland Clinic)
By Velma Lovemore5 months ago in Longevity
Berry Smart, Berry Healthy
If there is a “daily habit that quietly stacks the odds in your favor,” a cup of blueberries is on the short list. Cheap, easy to fit into meals, and backed by solid science, blueberries bring a three-in-one benefit: improved thinking, healthier heart, and stronger gut.
By Velma Lovemore5 months ago in Longevity
Pain-Free Knees, No Surgery Required
Knee pain is more than just a frustrating nuisance — it can derail your whole way of life. You're hiking or playing with your grandchildren one minute, and the next minute you're grabbing onto the bed, wincing just to untangle yourself. And if you're one of the millions of people living with knee problems, you might wonder why surgery is the only way out.
By Velma Lovemore5 months ago in Longevity
Your Gut, the Unsung Hero of Your Health
Introduction: Why Your Gut Health Matters We're used to thinking of the brain as the body's command center, but what if I told you that a second, complex, intelligent system is humming along under your ribcage? Your gut, referred to as the second brain, does far more than digest food—your gut responds back to your brain, swings your mood, affects immune function, and even affects chronic conditions.
By Velma Lovemore5 months ago in Longevity
The Plastic You Can’t See: Microplastics and Your Health
Imagine the water you drink, the air you breathe, and even the food on your plate are all laced with tiny, unnoticed pieces of plastic. These tiny fragments of plastic, or microplastics, are surreptitiously taking over our lives. Even though smaller than 5 millimeters, their impacts on human health can be gigantic and profound.
By Velma Lovemore6 months ago in Longevity
The Mindful Plate: How Food Becomes a Daily Practice of Self-Love
"Your plate is your daily act of self-love." That single tweet from one of my recent X (Twitter) posts reached over 1.3K views—and what followed was more than numbers. It sparked a thoughtful and heartfelt conversation around food, nourishment, and how we treat ourselves from the inside out.
By Velma Lovemore6 months ago in Longevity
More Than Just Stretching: The Life-Changing Power of Yoga
Introduction: Why Yoga is More Relevant Than Ever In our fast-paced, technocratic existence, it's easy to disconnect—from our bodies, from others, and from ourselves, as well. Then there's yoga: a venerable practice that remains remarkably relevant today. It's more than a series of stretches or a way to bend your knees to touch your toes, though that's what many people think about yoga. Yoga is an entire body-discipline that soothes the body, clarifies the mind, and energizes the spirit.
By Velma Lovemore6 months ago in Longevity
How to Stay Sharp and Improve Your Memory—No Matter Your Age
Have you ever walked into a room and then just stood there wondering why you entered? Or attempted to recall someone's name just moments after meeting them? Memory blips are a occupational hazard of life, but they're infuriating and sometimes terrifying. The good news? No matter your age, you can take simple, effective steps to strengthen your memory, enhance recall, and keep your mind sharp as a tack.
By Velma Lovemore6 months ago in Longevity
