Many of us assume vitamin D supplementation isn’t necessary. Isn’t spending time outside and eating foods rich in vitamin D enough? Unfortunately, it’s not! Very few foods have therapeutic levels of vitamin D that will naturally support our health needs. Many people are also spending an increasing amount of time indoors, both working and living. That combination […]
The best anti-inflammatory foods can provide some major health benefits, especially during the winter months! By incorporating more of these nutrient-dense foods into your diet, you can help avoid chronic inflammation, inflammatory diseases, and other health conditions such as high blood pressure. Whole foods with anti-inflammatory effects can make a lasting impact on the quality […]
While individual concerns can vary widely, there are some common health concerns among women over 50. Being a 58-year-old fitness trainer myself, I work with women on these concerns every day! These are the top five concerns for women over 50, along with advice on how to help. Concern #1: Bone Health and Osteoporosis Photo […]
Weighted hula hoops are having a moment on TikTok for a few reasons. Number one, hula hooping is fun to watch! Number two, the heavier hoop is a great way to get effective and enjoyable exercise. For 15 years, my full-body workout boot camp attendees have begged me to use the exercise hoop as one of our stations. It’s familiar, play-like, and everybody loves it. Plus, […]
I just returned from an island in Greece called Ikaria. If you are presently watching the Blue Zone series on Netflix, or read Dan Buettner’s book, titled Blue Zones – 9 Lessons for Living Longer, as I did in 2008, you will know what I am talking about. If not, the blue zones were a […]