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Time to Detox!
There are a couple times of year that are excellent for doing a detox, spring and fall. After our long winter season (longer for those up north) the body is ready to shed a few pounds and a few layers of clothes! In two articles, I will talk about some powerful ways to detox your more »
Got Belly Fat?
One of the biggest complaints of women over 50 is the stubborn belly fat that just won’t go away! I am trying a wheat-free, sugar-free diet now, and Chris McKee shares why this is a great idea! I just finished reading a book called Wheat Belly, Lose the Wheat, Lose the Belly, William Davis M.D. more »
Essential Oils for Better Health
Not long ago, I had a discussion with Stacey Hall, a Certified Aromatherapy Coach. Stacey shared the following information with me about essential oils, which can be found in ’The Essential Oils Desk Reference’ published by Life Science Publishers (http://www.lifesciencepublishers.com). What is an Essential Oil? An essential oil is that aromatic liquid that is within more »
Your Holiday calorie counter
For those of us in the United States, Thanksgiving is this Thursday. Many of us are looking forward to traditional family dinners complete with turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and pumpkin pie. We are also anticipating–though not as eagerly– those extra pounds that the holidays always seem to add to our bodies. Often, we take a walk more »
Be a Better Cook: Make Fantastic Salads
Learn how to properly make a great salad, and you’ll instantly improve your status as a home cook. Wow your guests, starting with the first course!
In Your Empty Nest, Spread Your Own Wings!
An empty nest doesn’t have to be awful- you CAN embrace this new chapter of your life with zest! Read these 6 tips on thriving as an “empty nester.”
Divorced Women: Stop Waiting on Your Weight!
“As soon as I lose those extra pounds and fit into my old jeans, I’ll enjoy life again. I’ll finally be able to do the things that I’ve been putting off because of my dissatisfaction with my looks.” Has this ever been you? Don’t miss this article, written for all women of all sizes.
The Good Patient: How to Make Your Doctor Love You
We expect a lot from our doctors, but it’s a two-way street. I asked a few physicians to tell me which behaviors they see in patients that impede their ability to provide the best care. Are you guilty of any of these common complaints?
Six Ways to Tap Inner Peace
Renee Trudeau, award-winning author and life coach, believes that our “inner world” should be as big and fertile as our “outer world.” Work and family lives transform when this begins to happen.
Menopause and the Double “M”: Mood & Memory
Most of us usually think of menopause as hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia fostered by changes in the ovaries and uterus. During perimenopause, a variable time 2 to 10 years or more before the final menstrual period, the ovaries lose their rhythmic pattern of estrogen and progesterone release. It is the time of fluctuating more »
Tips for Fitness Over 50
Physical activity should be given the same importance as any significant event, especially for middle aged women. Regardless of what exercise you choose, 20-30 minutes, three times a week should be religiously placed into your schedule. Tips for daily activity: Walk on your lunch hour or coffee break (on fowl weather days, do the mall more »
Balancing Yin & Yang: Do You Push or Pause?
Throughout my twenties and most of my thirties, I pushed myself hard. After securing media coverage for a client on the TODAY Show, I barely stopped to breathe before I was pitching their story to National Geographic or lining up a meeting for them with the French Embassy. When it came to generating results, I more »
12 Tips for Healthy Digestion
We are entering “holiday” time, which inevitably includes foods that we don’t normally eat. If we have impaired digestion to begin with, these foods can be an additional burden on the body. What does impaired digestion feel like? Belching, bloating, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea or irritable bowel symptoms are all signs of a problem. It is more »
Menopause Weight Gain is a Big Deal!
Perhaps in the past, gaining 20 pounds near menopause was considered strictly a cosmetic problem. It’s not. Sure, everyone would like to look great in a swimsuit, but let’s get real; weight gain has serious negative health consequences, both physical and psychological. Women over fifty need to pay attention! Top Ten Menopause Weight Gain Myths: more »
How to Drastically Reduce your Cancer Risk
Eating lots of vegetables lowers the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to a recent Mayo Clinic study. After examining the dietary intake of 466 people with NHL and 391 matched controls, researchers found that: A high number of vegetable servings per week decreased cancer risk by 42%. High intake of green leafy vegetables and more »
Marilu Henner on preserving a timeless smile
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Marilu Henner, star of stage and screen, in her “Preserve a Timeless Smile” campaign sponsored by Crest Toothpaste and Procter & Gamble. With her beautiful smile and active lifestyle, Marilu is a perfect role model for all women over 50, as she shows no sign of slowing down more »
Setting Health Goals for Success
Goals Should be Measurable. How many by when? It might be an easy to remember that you don’t eat in fast food restaurants anymore, but it’s too vague. Set the goal so that there is a starting and stopping point.
Your #1 Financial Liability? The numbers on the scale.
Baby boomers, especially those over the age of 60, are already the sickest and most expensive in terms of medical costs. But, what’s making this even more worrisome is that it’s the fastest growing health issue in the U.S. Therefore, the overall disease burden and economic effects of obesity may be magnified.
Celebrity Diets: Fads or Foolproof Weight Loss?
Sure, the Jennifer Lopezes of the world have entire teams of makeup artists, fashion designers, trainers and personal chefs working together to make every snapshot look beautiful, but Hollywood stars are also turning to natural health for their fresh, beautiful looks.
Is it Time for an Emotional Checkup?
When we’re overworked and depleted, yes it’s important to remember to exercise, get good sleep and eat nutrient-dense foods. But, just as important as nurturing our physical well-being is the care and feeding of our hearts.
The Heat is On: Summer Rashes, Part II
In last month’s article, I discussed some of the common skin rashes we see in the summer. Here are three more: Tinea Versicolor: This is a common superficial fungal infection of the skin that is actually caused by a yeast organism called Malassezia. The infection is more common in warm tropical environments. It presents as more »
Calcium Supplements: Dangerous for Women?
Calcium supplements can be dangerous for women by causing an imbalance in magnesium, which is vital to proper heart function. How can women avoid potentially serious heart problems?
Boost Your Metabolism with Sleep
Being sleep deprived doesn’t only make you feel tired and ineffective – it may make you feel hungry even when you are full and lead to an increase in fat storage. Are you sleep deprived? Do you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow? Do you routinely sleep through your alarm? Do more »
The Heat is On: Summer Rashes, Part 1
It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy. Well, unless it’s 103 degrees outside. My fellow Texans know what I’m talking about! Summer is high season for dermatologists. We are really, really busy this time of year. My patients frequently ask me why that is. Well, there are many reasons. Yes, we see a lot of more »
New Study: Postmenopausal Symptoms Highly Controllable
Women today dealing with menopausal and post-menopausal symptoms have a variety of hormone replacement therapies (HRT) available to choose from. HRT may improve some of the major symptoms for these women but it can also mask a number of underlying issues that, if not addressed, can over time undermine their health: nutritional stress from a more »
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