Health and Fitness

Bloating is prompted by indigestion or gas in the stomach and is most often associated with a protruding stomach. Women may also say their faces show signs of being bloated or use the term bloated feet…

A common theme I’ve noted in my work as a physical therapist is a loss of confidence in all areas of life that usually accompanies a decline in physical function, particularly in adults over the age of 60. Once it happens, it leads to a long road…

About 18 months ago I was staying in a Buddhist Monastery, carrying sacks of rice (I know, crazy in my 60s!) when I tore my meniscus disc. This led to severe osteoarthritis developing in my knee, and I am now on the waiting list for a total knee replacement…

Osteoporosis has no single known cause. It may be the result of aging or “taking certain medications and certain other conditions and syndromes which lead to bone loss as a side effect.” Yet Alison emphasizes “this is not an old people’s issue…

There’s something special about a hotel room – and not just your ordinary Motel 6. You walk in, and suddenly your shoulders drop. The bed is made. The lights are soft. There’s no clutter, no laundry pile, no to-do list taped to the wall. Just a peaceful, inviting space…

What if one of the easiest ways to support your oral health, reduce inflammation, and even boost your immunity required nothing more than a spoonful of oil and a few minutes of your morning? That’s the magic of oil pulling, a practice I’ve used and recommended for years…

Do you find it harder to get up from the floor than you used to? Do you sometimes feel ungainly or unsteady when going down to or coming back up from the floor? Do you avoid doing things that involve getting down to the floor?

Emotional eating, the tendency to use food as a coping mechanism for emotional distress, can disrupt our relationship with food and hinder our overall well-being. However, mindfulness, a practice that cultivates present-moment…

Years ago, I was a nervous wreck for weeks! I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. Relational and legal issues in my family had me bound up in knots. Scared? Yes! Disruptive thoughts? You bet! Xanax came to the rescue temporarily. I was a steaming, hot mess! Finally, things settled down…

For years, while working in Physical Therapy, I helped many people rehab through shoulder injuries including rotator cuff tears and repairs, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, and even shoulder replacements. From this experience plus…