It's been a few weeks since I started my day with a single, delicious cup of coffee. It has been too hot and I've just not had the taste for it. Today, I felt a tug toward my tea kettle to boil up some water for a cup of coffee - I'm a fan of … Continue reading Starting the Day with Coffee
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Massage and Stretch Your Feet
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
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
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