Thoughts of Winter 2021 Give Me PTSD! How I’m Planning to PREPARE for the Months Ahead
As the daylight begins to shorten and the evenings have a crisper feel to the air, I realize I have some symptoms of PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Winter is coming, and Covid-19 variants are now looming to threaten our ability to get out and about…
Read MoreThink You’re Getting Enough Protein? You May Want to Think Again!
There are some nutrients that we all tend to worry about not getting enough of as we age. I would put calcium in this group. We are usually so concerned about not including enough calcium in our diet that we take any number of supplements…
Read MoreI Love My Body – Exploring the Power of Positive Affirmations
I love my body – really? Be honest, have you ever said that to yourself? Or is it more typical of you to say, “I hate my body,” or “I hate my thighs,” or “My breasts sag”? We lament the fact that we are not “perfect.” What would happen if you changed…
Read MoreThe Impact of Covid on Our Sense of Beauty
At the onset of Covid, I don’t think that any of us dreamed that we would still be restricted by it over a year and a half later. I gave the whole situation three months tops… shows what I know. For those of you who had the foresight to invest in more leggings…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Dresses for Older Women of Every Size and Shape?
Fashion should be – and is – for everyone. The idea that only the youngest, thinnest women deserve all the style attention is dead wrong. And thankfully, there are more options available to women of all ages, sizes, and shapes than ever before…
Read MoreBest Buys You Can Find at the End-of-Summer Sales
Except for those few (ahem) unusual individuals, most of us just want to scream when ads for fall and winter clothes start popping up in early August. Note to retailers: most normal people are still relishing their last fleeting days of warmth…
Read MoreAt 60, What Are You Really Hungry For?
I have a deep and insatiable hunger. I used to believe that it was for food. Now I know that it was for life! If, like me, you have struggled with food and feeling “at home” in your body, you may have spent what seems to be a lifetime trying to fill a hunger…
Read MoreWhat Does Evolution Say About the Natural Power of Women After Menopause
Women often underestimate the value of post-menopausal life. I’ve been practicing medicine for 40 years, and many times I’ve heard women talk of their self-doubt after menopause. They’ve told me: “The best part of life is over…” “I feel irrelevant…”
Read MoreHow to Do Things for You When Life’s Circumstances Aren’t the Greatest
In my work with women who are looking to redefine on what I call “The Right Side of 50,” I lead them through a series of journal prompts, reflections, brain dumps, and goal setting exercises to help them as they try to figure out exactly what their “thing” might…
Read MoreExercise the Gentle Way with Chair Yoga for Seniors
If you have never experienced the benefits of chair yoga for seniors, you’re in for a treat! Over the last couple of years, I’ve become addicted to this simple, yet powerful, practice. I hope that my passion for chair yoga encourages you to give it a shot!
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