My family and I just experienced two very different vacations. The first vacation was spent in Arizona (yes, during the heat wave). It was a high school graduation trip for my daughter, Jessica. Jessica planned the trip and did a great job researching and registering us for some great adventures. We hiked in the Grand Canyon,
Turmeric: This spice, common in Indian curry, has been making quite a stir with many claims about its health benefits. There is a very powerful natural anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory substance found in Turmeric, it is called “curcumin”. This substance boasts many impressive benefits; here is a list of the top five of them!
When talking about the benefits of exercise, looking better is often the most popular. Burning off unwanted pounds is a great thing, but let’s not overlook a more immediate benefit of exercise. Exercise transforms how you feel! It’s true. While weight loss takes time and extended effort, all it takes is one workout to begin reaping
On occasion you will see emails from me talking about online summits, docuseries, mini series and conferences. I only send information on the ones that I feel will interest my clients or ones that I am speaking in. I am picky about what I am willing to email you about. If you see an email
Sitting! Did you know that something you do every day can lead to atherosclerosis (the buildup of plaque in arteries and narrowing of blood vessels) and calcified arteries? Cleveland Clinic rates these two conditions as risk factors for heart disease. As for the mystery culprit? Sitting! Sitting and being sedentary for extended amounts of time
When you reach a certain age, let’s say 50 years old, most people have a “back” story to tell, like the story of how you threw your back out while tying your shoe. I have heard many stories of how someone bent over while sneezing, their back locked up, and they were stuck. Before you
FIND A UNIQUE BALANCE BETWEEN NUTRITION AND FITNESS THAT FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE! Fitting Fitness In for Weight Loss and Healthy Living can help you to start a journey towards overall wellness by learning how to set measurable goals, stay motivated, make healthy food choices, and find a fitness program that works for you. Readers will
This summer I received my certification as a Functional Aging Specialist from the Functional Aging Institute. What does that mean exactly? The certification gives me great knowledge into working with mature adults. “Mature adults” meaning over the age of fifty-five. The course gives people a better understanding of the changes that occur with aging and
For the past year I have been teaching a Brains & Balance class to the senior populations of a few local towns. I received my instructor certification for the Brains & Balance Past 60 class through Exercise Etc., Inc. Studies have shown that when you increase cognitive ability, it increases your balance, and when you
It is the beginning of the summer season; warm weather and fresh produce are becoming abundant. Farmers markets are a great place to go and spend a summer afternoon shopping for farm fresh fruits and vegetables. However, they can be overwhelming with the range of options. By focusing on picking a few key items from