My Post-50 Yoga Journey: The First Step
In January I started training to become a yoga instructor. I thought I would share my transformative journey as it unfolds. For fellow yogis, my stories will remind you of why you practice. For non-yogis, come along for the ride maybe I’ll entice you to try a class or two. Welcome to yoga training Methods & Techniques I,” said my instructor B […]
Are You In A Postmenopausal Desert?
“I’m itchy down under,” I told the gynecological nurse practitioner during my last visit. I was going to purchase an over-the-counter medication for what I thought was a simple vaginal infection. Glad I didn’t self-medicate. It’s not a good idea. “You have postmenopausal dryness,” said the nurse practitioner. “Your vaginal walls are thinning and irritated […]
How Healthy Is Your City?
You know those lists? Healthiest cities. Fittest cities. Best cities for retirement. Best cities for singles. If memory serves me, the only list my city has appeared on was something about cities with the most overweight people. Not exactly a great claim to fame. recently released its list of the Top 10 Healthiest Cities for […]
7 Questions Women Should Ask About Their Meds
Did you know that women have different side effects to medicine than men? And oftentimes, research doesn’t look at the effects of drugs on women. If your health care provider recommends a medication, ask questions about the risks and benefits before accepting the prescription. Review medications yearly “Patients should go over their medications with their […]
Top 10 Threats To Women’s Health
Women and men just aren’t the same, particularly when it comes to their health risks. Do you know what conditions pose the biggest threat to American women’s health? You may be surprised. The first step to staying healthy is knowing what you’re up against, and then taking the necessary precautions to reduce your risk. The […]
Essential oil
Essential oil consists of natural compounds responsible for pharmacological properties of many medicinal plants. Essential oil has unique properties and is increasingly becoming the subject of researches of various medical specialists. Essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic compound derived from plants. Mixtures of essential oil are produced from stems, roots, leaves, flowers, fruits and other […]
Penicillin Side Effects
Penicillin is the very first antibiotic. It was discovered by accident in 30’s of the last century, and it is considered one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century. In fact, penicillin has become almost panacea for all diseases of humanity for several decades. Since the appearance of the first penicillin agent, scientists […]
Why We All Need To Strength Train For Women
Having celebrated a big birthday recently has made me more sentimental about aging than normal. But with sentimentality comes complaints. Granted, they’re not in a “woe-is-me” kind of way, but with a bit more humor and irony attached to them. Humor? My feeling is that if we don’t laugh about creaky joints, gray hair and diminishing eyesight, […]
What It Means To Be Thankful For Your Health
Think back to the last time you had a major cold or flu the last time you had a fever and body aches so bad your hair hurt. The thousand daggers in your throat, the puffy, burning eyes, the roaring headache, the plugged sinuses and clogged lungs, the crippling fatigue. In the throes, you likely […]
Get Screened: For the Health of Your Colon
Go ahead and blame former President Clinton for calling attention to colon cancer by declaring this month National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Back in 2000, he knew what he was doing: it’s an opportunity to spread colon cancer awareness. I know it’s not the sexiest topic, but we all need to think about our colons, […]
Awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease
When the team at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI) asked me to get involved in spreading the word about Taking Action Against Alzheimer’s, I agreed to participate in this important campaign. While I feel very lucky that neither of my late parents experienced this devastating condition, I have seen the impact it has had on the families […]
Country Music Star Raises Awareness for Colon Cancer
Country music performer Wade Hayes knows all about the blues, heartache and regret. But after a colon cancer diagnosis in 2011 and a recurrence 2 years later, the crooner is singing a different tune. He reveals his battle with the deadly disease. Wade Hayes, 47, was born to be a country music star. Wade, son […]