5 Things You Can Do NOW to Help Your Body Detox
One seemingly uneventful day in May of 2003 I was driving to my chiropractor’s office when a car on the opposite side of the road made an unexpected left turn in front of my car, causing a head-on collision. My chest smashed…
Read More6 Strength Training Tips for Women Over 55: How to Start and Stay Consistent
As we age, maintaining our strength becomes increasingly important. For women over 55, strength training isn’t just about lifting weights – it’s about building strong bones, improving mobility, reducing aches, and maintaining a vibrant, healthy lifestyle. As a Personal Trainer…
Read MoreDo You Really Need More Stuff? How Image Substitutes Can Improve Your Life
I love daisies. If you ask me to name my favorite flower, a daisy is always my answer. Roses, tulips, and poppies are never mentioned, although I “like” them too. My simple flower choice is always a daisy. Ask me what my favorite scent is, I will reply sandalwood…
Read MoreCan Sleep Apps Talk You to Sleep? It Depends!
They say that the older you get, the more difficulties you have sleeping. This may be true, but I have always had trouble sleeping, so for me it is nothing new. I have read all the advice about how to avoid sleeping problems…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Taxes When Selling Your Business
Selling your small business comes with several tax implications, depending on factors like the sale structure and the nature of the assets involved. To get an overview of key tax issues, I spoke with Adrienne Stewart, CPA/ABV, a senior manager at Larson Gross…
Read MoreWalking Memory Sticks
I recently had email contact with a woman who I met only once – and that was some 20 years ago. She is the best friend of someone I used to know and like, but who I haven’t seen for years because we don’t live near each other. In her email, the woman mentioned that she…
Read MoreWhy Setting Goals Is Sometimes the Worst Thing You Can Do
Back in the 1980s, when I was in my 20s, I decided to do a 2-day, 150-mile bike ride from Houston to Austin, Texas. I bought a bike (yes, I didn’t even have a bike at the time) and trained for months with a group of friends who were…
Read MoreThe Power of “Half-Assing” Your Health: Why Perfection Isn’t Necessary for Progress
Ever feel like you need to overhaul your entire life to get healthy? Have you ever found yourself putting off making changes because you can’t do it all perfectly? If this resonates, you’re not alone and many women just like you feel overwhelmed by health advice…
Read MoreExotic Istanbul, part I
If you are debating about where you should go for your next vacation, or for that once-in-a-lifetime travel experience, let me introduce you to Istanbul, Türkiye (formerly Turkey). In this three-part article series, I will be bringing you along on the Istanbul…
Read MoreDiscover New Colors for the New You
As a young girl, growing up in the midst of the Women’s Lib Moment, I rejected all shades of pink in my clothing and room décor and never looked back. Pink was society’s self-imposed girly color, and I wanted nothing to do with it…
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