I wasn’t feeling too luscious a week ago. I succumbed. I got sick. And every time I’ve gone “down for maintenance” in the last few years – which happens very infrequently, thank you – I’ve dreaded it because I always feel embarrassed and frankly, a bit ashamed. After all, I’m the one touting vibrant health,… Read more »
If you listen to the makers of cold medicines, we’re now in “the cold and flu season”. My advice is: don’t take the bait or accept that declaration as truth. Do increase your rest, water intake and ingest more warming foods like soups & stews, warming spices and hot herbal teas. Boost up that immune system. … Read more »
The Harvest full moon last Monday was a bold and beautiful reminder to stop and reflect upon the changing season: gathering the fruits of our labors. What has this summer, this year given you? What did you plant and nurture in your life? How have you grown? What successes and victories are you celebrating? Nearly… Read more »
We all need them, we all lose them, and losing too many due to excessive perspiration can lead to body troubles. (Read more about symptoms of electrolyte imbalance here). In hot summer weather when activity and sweating levels are higher, electrolyte deficiency is more likely than during cooler temperatures. What are electrolytes? They are minerals… Read more »
We all know that the sun and moon give off serious energy which affects our lives 24/7/365. You’ve felt the intensity of a full moon as well as the burn of the afternoon summer sun. Wouldn’t it be great to capture this energy and utilize its qualities? There’s an easy way to do this without… Read more »
Many times when I suggest lap swimming to clients as a great fitness practice (Lap it Up!), they quickly come back with “I can’t take the chlorine.” I understand the concern because exposure to chlorine (whether topical, airborne or ingested in drinking water) poses many health risks. I do everything I can to avoid and… Read more »
In Water Baby, Part 1 of the Swimming blog series, I talk about my introduction to the water and how it got me through a grueling restaurant server job and boosted my health and fitness. During the last couple of years, I’ve been craving (and pushing myself) to get back into the pool and I’ve… Read more »
Early July brings fond thoughts of my father whose birthday is on the 6th. This year is a landmark: he hits 85 and I must say he hits it out of the park! I am so incredibly blessed to have such a model of health and fitness near and dear to me. In fact, his… Read more »
“Food of the gods”, Alligator Pear, or avocado, no matter what you call it, this wonder food needs to be in your pantry, on your plate, or in your glass. This mighty fruit (yes, avocados are actually a fruit, not a vegetable) has gotten a bad rap from the “low fat” craze, but the fat… Read more »
I’m talking about those from bees, wasps & hornets, not a rock band. Bees are much less aggressive than their nasty counterparts but their bites can still cause discomfort and irritation. The wasps seem to be everywhere this summer and in great numbers. Here are some tips to help avoid getting stung as well as… Read more »
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