Love Keeps you Healthy!

Last night was clearly one of those nights that you can smell fall in the air, as we enjoyed the crisp air we decided to enjoy dinner at our favorite little family owned Italian restaurant. As I said no to the delicious baked bread that was put on our table, I definitely said yes to a nice glass of Chianti. To stay healthy, everything in moderation of course. We noticed our daughter Kelly diligently giving excellent service to her many tables, moonlighting in this local restaurant. Its nice to know people, because of Kelly we never have to wait in line as we guiltily walk pass people who have been patiently waiting for this excellent food fare. Heads down no eye contact.

As I looked up, I noticed a couple at the next table, who were clearly in love, their faces beamed happiness and this showed in their whole demeanor. They noticed us too, because we were the only ones that kissed our waitress, so we were offered to share in their bottle of wine.

In our short conversation with this wonderful couple who we came to know as Vinny and Lorraine, we were allowed a glimpse into their happiness, past and present. You see Vinny and Lorraine were High School sweethearts, and after years of being apart, Vinny saw Lorraine's name on Classmates.com. He wanted to get in touch with his past flame, but since Lorraine was not a member, classmates would not give any information. Rightly so.

But we come to love Vinny's tenacity, he hired a private detective to find her! Well needless to say, after all these years, I'm going to guess 30, they are now a couple.

I love this story, since my husband and I share a similar story, childhood sweethearts finding each other after 25 years. But the point I want to make is this, as I was speaking to the both of them I couldn't help noticing the shimmer in their eyes, their lust for life, and the healthy glow that emitted from both of them.

It is a proven fact that love not only makes you feel good, but it fights disease and lowers stress and helps you live longer.

A study from the University of Pittsburgh found that women in healthy relationships have a much lower risk of heart disease than those in high stress relationships. There also is a study out there that shows that married people live longer, have fewer heart attacks and lower cancer rates less frequently than singles.

Of course good nutrition should always be combined with lots of laughter. John Gray author of "Men are from Mars Women are from Venus" also wrote "The Mars & Venus Diet & Exercise Solution". In his book he explains how to create the Brain Chemistry of Health, Happiness and Lasting Romance through proper Nutrition and Cleansing.

Here's to Vinny and Lorraine, may you live long and prosper!

Joanne Calvacca
Plane Healthy