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
By E – If you’re in your 40’s or 50’s and you have kids in the house, you’re probably familiar with what I like to call “dueling hormones.” This is that ever-so-special time when mom is going through perimenopause and menopause, and her kids are going through puberty, all under
By Lori Latimer – In late September, I noticed a trend in a group of separated and divorced women I’m involved with. These women span a range of ages from mothers with younger children to women who have grandchildren. But regardless of their ages or current life situations, the underlying
By Susan Lawrence – When my parents had been married for 45 years, my sisters and I planned a surprise party. We decided it would be easier to surprise them at year 45 than year 50, when a party might be more expected. Keeping it a surprise was just one
By Marjorie Jaffe – Holidays are around the corner and I have an idea for the best gift you can give yourself – pride in the way you look and feel. Positive energy is way to go into this season. Here are some ways you can approach the season to
By Margaret Floyd – If you’re committed to healthy living, this time of year can be quite a predicament. The holiday parties, the big over-stuffing dinners, the endless temptations of sweet treats and general excess. How to navigate through this minefield of dietary “don’t” without being a total killjoy? Well,
By Jill Rodriguez – If you are reading this article, I assume you need to lose weight so I will be candid and frank. You need to lose weight because: 1. you ate more food than your body needs and 2. you didn’t move as much as your body needs.
By Dr. Patricia Raymond – “Call me Ishmael,” I said. “Ishmael, stop your blubbering to the readers and haul that line over here,” bellowed Captain Ahab. “We’ve sighted that glorified albino sardine! We need to make ready the harpoon!” “Captain, I don’t think you have the men’s health at heart.”
By Christina Baik, MD, MPH – Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women, affecting some 70,000 women in the United States annually. Several studies suggest that women develop the disease more without tobacco exposure than men. Fifteen to twenty percent of women with lung cancer have
By Anita A. Chlipala – By the time I see couples in my office, some of them dislike each other, some wonder if they are better off divorced, and others wonder if their hurt and wounds can be healed. I like to ask them, “On your wedding day, did you
By Jill Rodriguez – Q: How Do I Get Rid Of My Belly Roll? A: You will slim down your waist with your diet. Abdominal exercises alone will not do this for you. 1. Eat a portion size of protein, veggies, and healthy fat at each meal 2. Be sure
By Linda Mintle, Ph.D. – Exhausted one night, I plopped down on the couch. With no husband in sight, it was my turn to engage in that familiar sport of channel surfing. As I clicked away searching for something worthwhile to watch, I was astounded at the number of shows
By Peter Kruger – A child visits a fairground and spends their pocket money on a carousel ride. They are told from the outset that the carousel would go around seventy times and then the ride would be over. When the child thought seventy circuits had been completed the child
By Beth Havey – I was ten when I stepped into the spotlight one Christmas night and performed various roles in Gian Carlo Minotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors. My older brother John and younger brother Bill also performed. Our audience consisted of four very proud women—my grandmother, two aunts and my
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