Newsflash May 2016 – Empowered To Improve Your Balance
As we age, we begin to think of limitations as being part of the normal aging process. This attitude slowly pulls us into a downward spiral that leaves us feeling weak and vulnerable. This need not be our path! Take your balance for example. If you begin to notice changes in your balance and gait, it’s […]
Newsflash January 2016 – Let go of stress for a healthier and happier New Year!
Dear Exercise Friends, It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone! It always takes me a couple of weeks to get back into the swing of things. I begin by starting with that proverbial New Year’s resolution. This year I’m working on paying special attention to the role stress plays in my life. New […]
Newsflash September 2015 – Why Do We Make Exercise So Hard?
Newsflash August 2012 – Better Posture
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 […]
Newsflash October 2012 – Breast Cancer Awareness
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 […]
Newsflash December 2012 – Relaxation
Newsflash November 2012 – COPD
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 […]
Newsflash January 2013 – Lifetime of Fitness
Newsflash March 2013- DVT
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 […]