Every July, we attend a fitness and health convention. It is sponsored by IDEAFIT. IDEAFIT is the leader in education in this field. There were 14,000 people from 54 countries attending this year. Every age, every level of fitness, beginners to the well advanced athlete. Many of the classes I took were on functional aging. […]
Ultraviolet (UV) photons, generated through natural sunlight can mix with medications making most of us sun sensitive. The reaction can be similar to sunburn. Sometimes worse! Photosensitivity (or sun sensitivity) is inflammation of the skin induced by the combination of sunlight and certain medications or substances. Both the photosensitizing medication or chemical […]
We all know how important it is to protect our skin in the sun. Especially when we are exposed to the UV rays for long hours. By protecting our skin we are also protecting our health. We should be applying sunscreen every day, all year around, when we are outside. The UV rays come through […]
Shirley Webb, 78, can deadlift 225 pounds! And she achieved this in just six months! Shirley was featured on the news recently. Two years ago the main form of physical activity came from one chore. That being mowing the lawn and nothing else! Very typical of non-exercising adults, if she was on the floor […]
Do you believe that soy is a beneficial health food? Many women believe soy foods can control menopausal symptoms. Research hasn’t proven that soy does anything for hot flashes or other menopausal symptoms among other health issues. The vast majority of soy at your local market is not a health food. The exception is […]
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with any form of cancer, it can be a terrifying thought. Fortunately, not all cancers are terminal. Cancers need to be caught before they spread and while they are still superficial. When caught early outcomes are very positive. In 2014 my husband developed a lump on his […]
