Did you know that over 28 million Americans suffer from bone loss? Or that more women die from complications of osteoporotic bone fractures than die from breast cancer each year? Women are particularly susceptible to bone loss, which can begin as early as age 35. And while women are at Read more…
[digg]When I talk to people about exercise, it often seems they fall into one of two categories. There are those who really enjoy their workouts, and look forward to them. Then there are those who really don’t, but make themselves do it anyway. (There are also those who don’t like Read more…
Spring is Here, Summer is Coming Soon! Are You Ready? Is This You? • You want to lose weight and start an exercise program, you know what you should do, you just have a hard time doing it. • You finally lost weight, and felt great, but the pounds slowly Read more…
Most of us that have flown on an airplane have heard the familiar safety presentation given at the beginning of flights. It goes something like this: “In the event of an emergency, oxygen masks will drop down from the overhead compartment. Put on your own oxygen mask first, and then Read more…
From time to time, I come across a website that I end up going back to again and again because it is so inspiring and has such great information. Being entertaining is a plus. One such site is http://www.youngernextyear.com/, which happens to be the companion site to one of my Read more…
Fruits are a delicious basic when it comes to healthy eating – with nutrients vital for health, energy, disease prevention and longevity. Here in Colorado, fall is when peaches are at their peak. Apples, too, are at their best this time of year, and there is a wide variety to Read more…
The practice of yoga delivers significant physical benefits, but that is really only the beginning. Yoga is about much more than the physical poses, or asanas. Asana, done properly, is definitely a mind-body experience. Keeping the body healthy supports both the mind and the spirit, and yoga involves integration of Read more…
I live in the Rocky Mountains just outside of Denver, Colorado, high up at 8,500 feet – a beautiful spot surrounded by tall trees and the mountains. Today is one of those winter days – and it’s not even winter yet. Mother Nature doesn’t seem to care about the date Read more…