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After a l-o-n-g waiting game, spring is here. Rising temps, sunny skies, and the air just feels different. I wake up each morning to even more bird calls than the day before, and I can't help...
It seems like we are on a constant voyage, searching for optimal health and the Fountain of Youth. Call off the dogs and open your cupboard!
It is reported that bees have produced honey for 10 to...
Remember the old cartoons how they'd portray conflicting thought patterns with an angel and a devil? Those characters would suddenly appear on the shoulders of our protagonist, each pulling him in...
Why are greens so important for my health, you ask? I'll tell ya... For starters, no other food group complements our basic need for nutrients as perfectly as green veggies. But wait! There's...
You'd think by now we'd take it in stride. Most of us have experienced many, many seasons. And yet, winter is always a hot (well, not exactly "hot"...) topic. Cold front arriving?...
We all want to eat healthy − and do all the right things to be our best selves. But what does that even mean? Many great intentions get placed on the back burner, because just figuring out...
In my last blog, I discussed some of the basics of osteoporosis, but I am also concerned about the ongoing myths. So, here are some of the most common misconceptions about the illness. Have you...
The topics of osteoporosis − and osteopenia − come up repeatedly through conversations with my clients. And they should − bone health is critical; it affects everything.
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So, I came across this meme on Facebook the other day and had to smile: "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful. Hate my Pilates instructor."
Actually, I'm still smiling. You have to admit......
You slide into the cozy corner booth; a small candle flickers with dancing light. As you browse the menu, the jumbo burgers catch your eye. It's been a while, and just the thought of a...
Let's talk Blue Zones.
And in case you're not familiar with the term, this is not about sadness. On the contrary − it's about long life (the longest!) and vitality.
Blue Zones refer to those...
It's a bird, it's a plane... well, actually, it's more like a powder, but... it's Superfood! The superhero just waiting to optimize your health − and strengthen your bones −...
There's an elephant in the room. No one wants to talk about germs. As if the mere mention of colds and flu makes us more vulnerable. But ever notice how many people start sneezing and hacking as...
Fiber − it is absolutely critical for a healthy digestive tract. It expedites food's journey through our systems and stimulates healthy and regular elimination. Cellulose is the insoluble...
...Put Some Green In Your Scene
Happy St. Paddy's Day! I so love the energy, the celebration of Irish culture and history... the GREEN. Without a doubt, the world is seen in many shades of green...
Fall... cool air, stunning colors, sweaters, aromas of nutmeg and pumpkin and apples. As summer's heat lifts and days shorten, there is a new motivation toward health and wellness. You can go out...