it’s not really how well you dance hula, but how much you embrace the Hawaiian culture and participate in it that enhances your life, enriches your soul and raises you to a different level.” — Kumu Hula Kēhau Chrisman Look for the glee on my face and heartfelt...
Creatine is what men use to bulk up their muscles, right? It is also stellar for women in their wisdom years in so many ways! What is Creatine? Creatine is a chain of amino acids, but not protein. It is made in humans in small amounts in the liver and kidneys. Normal...
It's summer! It's hot! In order to stay hydrated, people are wondering if there is more to it than drinking water. The more water I drink, the more I pee! Some of you want to avoid that. For the water to go into your cells and not directly to your bladder, it needs to...
Do you exercise? Why? Women over 35 often exercise to lose weight, keep it off, and look good. Some do it for the endorphin high. Is either of those you? The good news is that you may need less exercise than you think to burn fat. On the other hand, optimal fat...
How can movement be nutritious? This is a term coined by Katy Bowman, physiologist and inspiration and mentor to my understanding of some of the physical and social aspects of health. Movement can be nutritious because on the cellular level movement has an effect on...
Recently I asked you to return to the floor. Now the focus is getting up from and down to the floor because of its importance to your health. YES! It is important. In a world where we go from a cushy bed to breakfast chair to car seat to office chair and back to car...
Reduce stressImprove sleep qualityIncrease memoryIncrease cognitive functionPrevent heart attacksPrevent strokesReverse pre-diabetes and obesityImprove balanceSteady walking gaitMore autonomy without walkers in nursing home residents*however, these are not medical...
When I ask my patients about exercise, some say they don’t. When I probe further, some have said that they are too busy around the house to exercise! When I hear all the physical chores that they do, I let them know that those chores do count for active exercise! Gyms...
Wish there was a way to gain some immediate energy and mental clarity without that expensive caffeine and sugar from Starbucks or some vitamin or herbal boost? And wish that energy boost actually improved your overall health instead of letting you down in a few hours,...
On a stressful day, do you find yourself craving a nice juicy Cheeseburger, French Fries and a Coke? You may feel it is comfort food, and you deserve to indulge. However, in the long run, eating that way will not relieve stress. It just could be causing you more...
