Health and Fitness

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, stress and anxiety have become all too familiar companions. This is particularly true for women over 50, who often find themselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, all while navigating the physical and emotional…

Let’s talk about genetics – that mysterious deck of cards we’re all dealt at birth. Some people get a royal flush. Some get a pair of threes and a dream. And some of us get… well… a mixed bag with a few jokers thrown in for flair…

I am a firm believer in the adage that an “ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” when it comes to my health. That’s why I usually don’t wait for symptoms to tell me whether I need to do something to take better care of myself…

Many people think of stomach acid as a nuisance that causes acid reflux, heartburn, ulcers, and GERD. In fact, an estimated 20% of Americans suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); that’s nearly 67 million Americans! However, I’m here to tell you that stomach acid is NOT the villain we all think it is!

I’m not the only woman with Acrochordon. This is not wishful thinking. You probably do too. “What?’” you ask. Well, what if I called it skin tags? Ah, yes. Even if I didn’t know the prevalence of the strange-looking little things…

Do you feel cheerful when you notice the signs of spring? Are you enjoying the sight of daffodils, tulips and cherry blossom trees? Do you feel more optimistic with the onset of longer days and milder weather? I don’t know anyone who doesn’t feel happier when they see spring flowers…

It’s no secret that what we eat has a direct impact on our overall health and well-being throughout our lives. Healthy choices help our bodies to function well, and also help us to fight disease. What is less well known? What we eat becomes…

Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Karen Dixon about her experience with endometrial cancer – and what she shared stopped me in my tracks. Like many women over 60, Karen believed that once menopause was behind her, so were her “female” health concerns. That chapter of life felt closed – finished for good…

Just a few days after returning home from three full weeks exploring Cambodia, I found myself in tears on a not-so-comfortable plastic exam table in my chiropractor’s office.
Three weeks of hiking, biking, and wandering through temples in 100+ degree tropical heat – and I had felt fantastic…

In my last Dental Hygiene 101 article I focused on tooth decay and how to prevent it. Now let’s focus on the support system that holds our teeth in place, the periodontium. While tooth decay starts in toddlers and is a concern throughout life, the destruction…