Saying “No” to these 5 Things Could Dramatically Improve Your Health in Your 60s
When we think about what it takes to stay healthy after 60, we usually think about what we should say “yes” to – more exercise, more veggies, more social interaction and move walking. Unfortunately, this is only half of the story. In order to get the most from life after 60, we also need to eliminate negative forces in our life. We need to remove anxiety, eliminate toxic people and get rid of our bad habits. Here are 5 things that you can eliminate to improve your health after 60…
Read MoreIs There a Connection Between Hearing Loss and Falls in Older Women?
Today, approximately 50 million people in the United States are suffering from hearing loss. Yet nearly 42 million (that’s nearly 80%!) of them go without treatment. Hearing loss has been listed by the Department of Health and Human Services…
Read MoreMy Healthy Gut Story – How Eating 30 Plants a Week Gave Me Back My Life
I’ve suffered with gastrointestinal issues literally all my life. Even as a small child I would get a stomach ache whenever I was anxious about something. I was also a picky eater, and I’m sure the limited variety of fruits and vegetables in my diet contributed to the condition…
Read MoreThe Family Patterns You Can Choose to End
I was 60 when I realized the words I used with my son weren’t mine. They were my mother’s. And before that, my grandmother’s. Three generations saying “stop crying” when feelings got big. Three generations of kids learning emotions weren’t safe. I’d spent 40 years as a healthcare…
Read MoreA Recipe for Radically Reinventing Yourself in Midlife
Are you in the market for a seismic shake-up that re-calibrates you from the inside out? Something more lasting than a new purse, a different hair color, the latest raw food or green juice diet? About the time we reach our fifties, awareness shifts…
Read MoreWhy We Need Progesterone – Especially in Our 50s and Beyond
I’ll never forget the day I looked down in the shower and saw clumps of hair swirling around the drain. My heart sank. I was just 48. “What’s happening to me?” I thought. Was it stress? Diet? Something more serious? That moment turned me into a detective of my…
Read MoreHealing at the Cellular Level: The Role of Essential Oils in Women’s Health Over 60
As women reach the age of 60 and beyond, they often face a myriad of health challenges stemming from the natural aging process. Issues such as joint pain, cardiovascular concerns, heightened stress levels, and cognitive decline can significantly impact their quality of life…
Read MoreDo You Really Need $1 Million to Retire? Maybe Not!
Women in their 60s are increasingly questioning if it makes sense to continue working. For a variety of reasons, including an increased focus on what’s most important in life, work is sliding down the list of priorities. With the help from stock…
Read MoreMarry, Kiss, Push Off a Cliff: What Are You Really Holding on to?
Marry, kiss, or push off a cliff – maybe someone springs to mind for the latter. However, for the purpose of this blog, we’re not talking about the classic game we used to play in school. Instead, this is the game of life. Sometimes, too many things make it into our lives…
Read MorePets as Comfort in Life
Pets are a great source of comfort to many baby boomers these days. Pets have always been a source of comfort to people, but as you age, they help to fill many gaps. The benefits of living with pets are many. Here we will discuss only a short list. Please feel free to share how your pets…
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