Answering 4 Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions: Where Is the Truth?
To begin, let me say that the following answers are based upon my training and experience as a holistic nutritionist. Opinions on what’s best in nutrition are highly controversial which is the reason so many consumers are confused about making the best choices. Keep in mind that you are unique, and your genetics, lifestyle, age, […]
Read MoreHealth Resources for Older Women
The golden years are often some of the best years of our life. They do, however, come with an increased risk of health issues. Many of these health problems affect women only for biological reasons. We look at 15 of the most common issues that affect older women and the health resources available to support […]
Read MoreSelf-Compassion and The Art of Success
Self-compassion. An odd term, perhaps, but a necessary one. We are too often willing to show compassion for others, but reluctant to express the same compassion for ourselves. We readily confuse self-compassion with a “woe is me” attitude, license to indulge…
Read MoreEchoS: The No-Radiation Method to Determine Bone Density and Quality
How many times have you gone to get your bone density tested? If you have done it even once, you know that the procedure involves radiation. Although many clinicians remind us that the radiation levels for many tests are low, I do know that women across…
Read MoreThe 15-Minute Morning Routine to Improve Mobility at Any Age (VIDEO)
What do you think of when you hear the word “fitness”? Running marathons and mountain climbing? Playing sports and lifting weights? Stretching and curling yourself into challenging positions in yoga class? Those activities are great…
Read MoreThe Surprising Benefits of Good Posture for Your Mood and Your Bones
As children, we were often reminded of the importance of good posture. Our parents told us to sit up straight at the dinner table, and our teachers asked us to stop slouching at our desks. But, for many reasons, as we age our posture typically…
Read MoreHow Muscle Building Exercises Help You to Lose Weight After 60
Your base metabolic rate is the amount of energy needed to support the basic requirements of being alive. That includes pumping your heart, expanding and contracting the lungs, as well as powering your digestive system…
Read More5 Ways to Practice Self-Love on Valentine’s Day According to Neuroscience
Valentine’s Day is here. We’re all used to showering our appreciation on the ones we love on that day. But what if we shifted our focus to loving ourselves instead? The past year has been tough, but taking time for ourselves can lead to…
Read MoreShould You Worry About Your Bone Density? Here’s How to Combat Thinning Bones
Thinning of the bones is inevitable for women after 60, right? For 10 years I was hovering in the osteopenia range, blond, blue-eyed, with Northern European heritage. I thought I had to just live with it, swallow my calcium…
Read MoreHow to Be Open to Enhancing Your Life with New Experiences
My middle daughter’s miraculous survival and complete recovery from her year-long medical crisis and hospitalization was a huge turning point in my life. It also happened to coincide with my turning 50, a naturally big life-marker…
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