By Alice Burron – There is something unique about Nordic skiing that cannot be found in most other sports. It’s the combination of the freedom and joy felt from the rush of air past your face, the sparkling pristine snow, beautiful vistas, and the feeling of your muscles powering you
By Sharon Hurley Hall – Gaining weight in the winter seems almost a given. We tend to exercise less, and with Thanksgiving, Christmas and a more relaxed attitude to our diets, we tend to eat more. Most of us give ourselves permission to do this during November and December, but
By Alice Burron – At one time or another, most of us have felt an atypical general feeling of frustration, depression or annoyance as late fall turns into full-blown winter. Maybe it is caused by the change in weather—especially in areas where winter comes with adverse weather. Or, it may
By Erin Chamerlik – Is DHEA the Fountain of Youth? Aside from eating a whole food diet and drinking pure water, in my mind there are two substances that fall into the category: Fountain of Youth. They are Vitamin D and bioidentical DHEA. Vitamin D is associated with bone strength,
By Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI – December is the one month each year that almost everyone I know gains a few pounds. Holiday cookies are on everyone’s desk and at all the water coolers; neighbors send gifts of fruit cakes, snack mix and other delectable delights; and oh, the holiday
By Dr. Carolyn Anderson – This blog is part of the Preventative Lifestyle: Keeping Your Body Healthy (and cancer-free) blog series. While researching ways to help my cancer-stricken mother, I found a variety of things that can help reduce our risk of cancer. While we cannot guarantee that we will
By Ashley Barnes – I started a new job recently. I had been unhappy and unchallenged in my last position for a while and I was ready for a change. What I wasn’t ready for was the adjustment in my schedule. I had been in my previous job for over
By Beth Havey – Most of us are familiar with the downside of the coming holidays: if there is sorrow in life it’s hard to get through these times when wherever you go people are wishing you happy holidays and almost insisting on joy for everyone. People lose family members
By Shahina Lakhani – Today’s article is based on a book I recently read titled “Thrive Finding Happiness The Blue Zone Way.” We are going to explore some of the points made by the author and how we can begin to incorporate them in our own lives to live happier lives.
By Janice Hope – “When a great ship is in harbor and moored, it is safe, there can be no doubt. But that is not what great ships are built for.”~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D Life is like a journey on a huge ship in an endless sea. At least it
By Barbara Grufferman – I ran the NYC Marathon in 2003 when I was 47, not knowing exactly what I was getting into, especially since I only started running in order to be in the marathon. At that time, my goal was simply to finish. And, I did… in six
By Meg Wolff – One of the world’s leading experts on plant-based eating was in my neck of the woods (Greater Portland, Maine) this week, and it was a great thrill to spend some time with him. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., is my all-time favorite hero. When I first started
By Staness Jonekos – Just when you need to be at your best to manage stress, your fluctuating hormone levels may affect the mood centers in your brain, causing you to melt down. Chronic stress can wreak havoc on your overall health and happiness. When you are stressed out It
Women are more at risk than men for osteoporosis. After receiving a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia it is important to keep moving and exercise in a safe manner. This means not putting compression on the spine, especially the thoracic area of the spine. Walking, dancing, strength training, and swimming
By Lisa Morrone, PT – November and December are the most difficult months to navigate when it comes to eating well and avoiding excess. Food treats are everywhere—in the office, at church and school functions, and let’s not forget those all holiday gatherings! Is it really possible to resist the
By Katrina Spigner – Taken from, G.I.F.T. Growing In Faith Today! True adoration brings authentic transformation. —Katrina Spigner “O COME ALL ye faithful, joyful and triumphant…” These are the first few words of a Christmas hymn that many of us sing throughout the holiday season. I found myself humming the
By Sherri Snelling – We remember her as an icon of the 70s and 80s from controversial movies like Pretty Baby and those provocative Calvin Klein ads (“You want to know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.”). In recent years she has reinvented herself as a TV star
By Mindy Kannon – So what if you have Celiac disease? When gluten reaches a Celiac’s small intestinal wall, their immune systems jumps into action in a big way. It causes the intestinal wall to get inflamed and the villi to become irritated and damaged. Without functioning villi you become
By Sherri Snelling – November is when we commemorate National Family Caregiver Month and to celebrate the 65 million Americans caring for a loved one who has a chronic illness, a disability or whose age requires more help, I thought I would present my 10 ideas for the Caregiver Bill
By Tamekia Reece – Hot flashes, irritability, night sweats and other symptoms of menopause can make you feel downright miserable. Many women think the only relief is hormone replacement therapy (HRT). However, help may be right in your kitchen. Make these superfoods a staple in your diet to help ease
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