Our feet are our foundation. We stand on them, they carry us around from place to place, and if our feet hurt, everything hurts - or so it seems. Each foot is made up of bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, all of which work together to provide support, balance and mobility. A foot out … Continue reading Massage and Stretch Your Feet
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CABBAGE is King
In the world of vegetables, the brassica family is true royalty. The reigning king of the brood - which includes broccoli, kohlrabi, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and chard, is the Cabbage. The cabbage family is royalty due to its nutritional benefits and cancer-fighting ability. Oh yea - it is also one of the lowest-calorie foods on the planet.
Exercise As We Age
In my last blog, I shared with you the importance of nutrition, particularly protein, to support our functional strength as we age. Maintaining good functional strength is important to a goal of being able to Age in Place, which is the ability to live in your own home and community safely, independently and comfortably. Age … Continue reading Exercise As We Age
Nutrition As We Age
In my last blog post I shared with you the obstacles that can get in the way of our Aging In Place, which is the ability to live in your own home and community safely, independently and comfortably. Poor Eyesight and/or Hearing Reduced Muscle Mass/ Less Strength Diminished endurance and stamina Increased risk of accidents … Continue reading Nutrition As We Age
How CHERRIES can impact your Health
Cherries. They are beautiful. They are cheery little morsels that are sweet, but also tart. Have you ever thought about how a handful of cherries per day could be a dose of medicine that you are missing out on? As Hippocrates said: “Let food by thy medicine and let medicine by thy food”. Cherries are … Continue reading How CHERRIES can impact your Health
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