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A fiber-heavy diet can provide a long-term solution to occasional, minor rectal bleeding. Anal fissures are often caused by constipation or by excessive straining when defecating. If you frequently experience either of these conditions, adding fiber to your diet will help bowel movements pass more easily. Fibrous foods include: Legumes like lentils, split peas, and chickpeas. Fruits like pears and apples, with the skin on. Whole-grain muffins, bagels, and pasta. When your body becomes dehydrated, it will produce firmer stools that are harder to pass. Anal fissures and mild rectal bleeding are a common consequence. Avoid this by staying hydrated so that your stools are easy to pass and do not damage your rectum or any hemorrhoids. On average, an adult woman should drink about 11.5 cups (2.7L) of water and other fluids a day. An adult man should drink about 15.5 cups (3.7L) of water and other fluids a day. Most instances of rectal bleeding from anal fissures will stop on their own once your bowel movement is over. If you have seen the doctor and know that your bleeding is the result of a minor issue, such as a fissure or hemorrhoid, wait for the bleeding to stop or lightly blot your anus with toilet paper to stop the blood flow. If rectal bleeding from hemorrhoids or anal fissures persists over 2 or 3 days, visit your local drugstore pharmacy for a hydrocortisone or hemorrhoid cream. The cream will decrease the discomfort or pain, and will help the sores or fissures stop bleeding and heal. Consult your doctor before applying a medicated cream. Although most over-the-counter creams are mild and safe, your doctor will be able to advise you about which brand of cream to use. The doctor can also write you a prescription if a stronger cream is needed.

summary: Include more fiber in your diet. Drink enough water to keep your body hydrated. Wait for minor bleeding from fissures or hemorrhoids to stop on its own. Apply an over-the-counter cream.

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When you're aware of the changes typical in an aging body, you'll be more likely to face these changes with resilience. There are steps that you can take to limit the impact of many age-related physical changes, but others just require adaptations. Your eyes may experience difficulty focusing on things that are close to you. This change in your eyes typically takes place between the ages of 40 50. Reading glasses can usually help fix this. The good news is that your long-distance vision may improve! You might to notice that you have a hard time hearing people talking in crowded settings, and may not hear high frequencies. Hearing aids used to be clunky appliances, but newer models are hardly visible at all. Many people start to have problems with bladder control as they age. Fortunately, improvements in the quality of absorbent undergarments mean that you can continue to stay active despite bladder challenges. Your bones are likely to weaken, and your muscles may lose strength and flexibility. There are still ways to stay active, including yoga, adaptive yoga, swimming, and walking. Your heart rate and metabolism are likely to slow down, which may lead to heart-related problems. Talk to your doctor about how to best care for your heart health. Many people find that their memory functions less efficiently than it did when they were younger. It might take longer to find the right word for something, or to recall where you put your glasses. It might feel harder to learn new things. These are not necessarily signs of impairment, however. Studies have shown that older people may just take longer to complete complex activities, and may even improve in some areas of mental ability. Memory changes can sometimes be symptoms of other health conditions, a side effect of medications, or a result of emotional problems such as stress, anxiety, or depression. More serious memory problems include Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia. If you're concerned about changes in your memory, talk to your healthcare practitioner. One of the most practical ways to address fears is to make plans. If you're fearful of aging, not thinking about aging is one of the worst things you could do. Instead of hiding from your fears, find out what you can expect and make plans for handling it. Doing advance care planning and making legal arrangements for your end-of-life care is a practical step to take at any age. If you know what to expect as you age, chances are it will seem a lot less overwhelming. Making plans includes planning for travel, entertainment, and new hobbies. Recognizing that you'll have an opportunity to do new things may help you think more positively about aging. You'll want to save money for your retirement, whether through your employer or on your own. If you already have a pension, a 401-K, a Individual Retirement Account (IRA), or another financial plan for retirement, learn how to invest it wisely. Talking to a financial planner can help you make plans that will maximize your benefits. Getting a sense of your own financial needs during retirement will help you make effective plans.

summary: Learn about changes in your physical body. Expect changes in your memory. Plan for your future. Set up a retirement fund.

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Measure 2 cups (473 ml) of juice into a small saucepan and stir in 2 tablespoons of grass-fed pasture-raised gelatin. Keep stirring until the gelatin is dissolved. Try to use the highest quality gelatin you can find. These will contain more nutrients than standard gelatin that's in most jello mixes. Heat the saucepan over medium until the jello mixture starts to bubble gently. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes and stir it occasionally. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes. Don't let the jello sit for more than 5 minutes, since it could begin to set up and clump. Peel and slice your favorite fruit, so you get 1/2 to 1 cup (90 to 175 g) of sliced fruit. For example, you could use peaches, bananas, strawberries, or plums. Taste the jello and add a little sweetener, if you like. To sweeten the jello, consider using a few tablespoons of raw honey, coconut nectar or stevia. Arrange the fruit in the bottom of a glass baking dish or jello mold. Pour the jello mixture over the fruit and put the dish or mold in the refrigerator. Chill the jello for 3 to 4 hours, so it sets up completely. You can slice or scoop out the jello to serve it. You can refrigerate the jello overnight to help it firm up.
summary: Combine the juice with the gelatin. Heat the jello mixture. Slice the fruit and season the jello. Pour and chill the healthier jello.