Balance Exercises By Mary Ann Wilson, RN I would love to share some great balance exercises that we’ve used on the Sit and Be Fit television series. They will challenge several of the important balance systems responsible for stability in your mobility. If you practice these exercises regularly, along with others in the related blogs section below, and […]
We just finished taping 20 new shows for the 1300 series and are in the process of editing. Just prior to taping I discovered a resource I wanted to share with you. Janice Novak, M.S., has published a book and DVD on posture titled, “POSTURE, GET IT STRAIGHT.” Janice and I have similar philosophies, and […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and much is being written about risk factors, prevention, symptoms, and treatments. I’d like to focus on some considerations, from diagnosis, to before, and after, any type of breast surgery be it lumpectomy, mastectomy or reconstruction. DIAGNOSIS: After diagnosis, it’s important to focus on three things. 1) Begin eating […]
As we near the end of this month, we are also bringing the year 2012 to a close. All the highs and lows we experienced during the past 12 months are culminating in the busiest month of the year. With Christmas just around the corner, December has become notorious for trying to do too much […]
This time of year can be especially difficult for anyone managing chronic lung disease (COPD), particularly if you live in a colder climate. Cold, dry air irritates sensitive airways resulting in bronchospasms and shrinking airways, making it difficult to breathe. Irritants cause inflammation of the membranes and excessive mucus production. While these symptoms can be […]
The first month of the New Year always seems to bring out the best of intentions for most of us and that is a good thing. It is a perfect time to look back over the past year and decide what we would like to change in our lives. Most likely, you are one of […]
Each year at this time, my thoughts naturally travel back to March 2010, when I met an extraordinary woman whose story touched my heart and taught me about the seriousness of a condition I gave little thought, up to that point. The woman was Melanie Bloom and she was spearheading a movement to make millions […]
Two very special days are coming up for me in the next few weeks. I’m looking forward to attending high school graduations for two of my grandsons and spending the day honoring their achievements. Besides the pride and excitement of these special family days, I am always impressed with the graduation speeches of hope and […]
We are in the midst of pre-production, getting ready to tape 20 new Sit and Be Fit episodes. If you have any ideas or comments for us about how we can improve our program, please let me know! I welcome your thoughts and feedback. Be assured if you respond to this newsflash, I will use […]
First off, I would like to thank everyone who responded to last month’s newsflash sending us ideas for the new series. Your comments were very helpful and we will definitely be using them in the studio when we tape next month. As always, your feedback really helps us improve the program. In preparing for the […]
