Nomi Rajan's Lifestyle

One of the easiest habits I recommend for women over 40 is adding fiber first thing in the morning.

Psyllium husk supports digestion, helps you feel fuller for longer, supports heart health, and makes it easier to hit your daily fiber goals—all with one simple habit.

How to Take It

* Start with 1 teaspoon mixed into a large glass of water.
* Drink immediately before it thickens.
* Follow with another glass of water.
* Increase gradually if needed.

Important Notes

* Always take psyllium with plenty of water.
* Take medications or supplements at least 1–2 hours before or after psyllium, as fiber can affect absorption.
* If you’re new to fiber, start slowly to minimize gas or bloating.

Just start going to the gym.

“Why Creatine Only ‘Shines’ Under Stress”

“Creatine doesn’t boost your brain just by sitting in your system.

Just like your muscles need training stress to benefit from creatine, your brain seems to need cognitive or physical stress too — sleep deprivation, mental fatigue, even brain injury recovery. It’s not a passive brain boost.

Creatine’s biggest cognitive benefits show up specifically when your brain is under demand, not during easy, well-rested days.

5 Non-Negotiables for 60+

1. Strength Training Twice a Week Minimum

Muscle loss accelerates after 60.
Strength training slows biological aging.

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2. Daily Movement

Walking, mobility work, and light activity keep circulation and joints healthy.

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3. Balance Training

Falls are one of the biggest risks after 60.
Balance and coordination training become essential.

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4. Protein At Every Meal

Protein supports:

* muscle maintenance
* immune function
* recovery.

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5. Mental Engagement

Learning, reading, purpose, and community protect brain health.

“Is 10 Grams Too Much? Here’s the Real Downside”

“Thinking about going above the standard 5g creatine dose? Here’s what to know first.”

Higher doses — 10g and up — are where some of the brain research is happening, but they come with a practical tradeoff: GI upset, including diarrhea, in people who are more sensitive to it. Splitting the dose into two smaller servings across the day instead of one big one is a simple way to reduce that risk while still hitting a higher total intake.

“Save this before you increase your dose.”

“Why Creatine Might Matter More As You Age”

“Cognitive stress isn’t just sleep deprivation — it might just be daily life as we age.”

The stress that seems to unlock creatine’s brain benefits isn’t limited to extreme cases like brain injury. Ongoing mental demand, disrupted sleep, and the general cognitive load of a busy midlife schedule may fall into that same category. It’s a reasonable, if still-developing, argument for why creatine’s role in brain health becomes more relevant, not less, as we get older.

“Comment AGING if you’re thinking about this differently now.”

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