It’s International Women’s Day: What’s to Celebrate in Health This Year?
Each year on March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day and the achievements that are helping to create a more possible world for women. So how have we done in the past year? Is the world a fairer and more equal place when it comes to women’s health?
Read MoreLove Getting Out Into Nature? Here Are 5 Ways to Upgrade Your Next Hike
Are dark cold winter days leaving you feeling cooped up inside your own home? While it might feel ‘off season,’ hiking during the winter actually offers you loads of physical and mental health benefits and best of all, gets you out of the house!
Read More5 Pantry and Freezer “Must-Have” Foods for People with Autoimmunity
As many women with autoimmunity and other chronic diseases have discovered, food is much more than just calories for the body! Food provides vital information to the immune system, the nervous system, and every other bodily system…
Read MoreDos and Don’ts for Your Beautiful Skin This Winter and All Year Long
Now that we are over 60, I think we can all agree – we’ve spent enough time, money, angst, and celebration seeking the best, worst, and most effective products for our delicate skin. Some dry us out, some over moisturize, and some are just right for the moment…
Read MoreGood Old-Fashioned Play is Still Important for Our Modern Grandkids
Did you know that the amount of time that today’s children spend playing is far less than the amount of time we spent playing? How can that be with all the overwhelmed young mothers who seem to spend their time running their children…
Read MoreHow Biophilia Can Be a Part of Your Wellness Routine
Tapping into our innate connection to nature, known as biophilia, is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, both physically and emotionally. The concept is also foundational to biophilic design, which brings in natural materials, patterns, plants…
Read MoreBanish Those November Blues with a Holistic Plan That Works Wonders for Women Over 60
As you move into your 60s and beyond, what images come to your mind when you hear the word ‘November’? Depending on where you live, you may have only positive connotations associated with this month…
Read MoreDon’t Hibernate This Winter! 3 Tips to Help 60+ Women Get Outdoors and Stay Healthy
As the colder weather and holidays approach, it’s tempting to hunker down, get comfy, and grab some hot cocoa and snacks for a long winter’s hibernation indoors. Wow, that does sound nice – and it definitely has its place…
Read MoreWhat Role Does “Good” Cholesterol Play in Maintaining Health in Our 60s? You May Be Surprised!
As far back as I can remember, conventional wisdom has been that the higher our HDL cholesterol levels, the less we and our healthcare providers had to be concerned about our ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol levels…
Read More4 Proven Ways to Build Bone Density Over 60
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day. As women over 60, osteoporosis and building bone density is a concern I hear from so many of my personal training and fitness clients. Many women don’t realize that you can build bone density and prevent…
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