We’re always looking for things we should eliminate or minimize in our diet in order to experience greater health. And for most of us this is the primary factor, i.e. quality of life. However, few people really believe that there is a link between what we eat and how we ... Continued
Yoga for Seniors: No Age Limit for Yoga
One of the highlights of my week is teaching yoga to residents at Allegro, a retired-living community. Although I have been teaching this class for a little over two years, with each new week I am just as excited to practice yoga with the seniors as I was the first time I ... Continued
Anti Aging Tips and Your Lifestyle
What can we do to prevent a scenario that’s becoming all too common? Our growing elderly population is unable to live independently and care for themselves. One in four seniors will live in a nursing home at some point in their life. Why is this happening? Drugs and ... Continued
Chinese Medicine on Health and Aging
I recently spent a week backpacking in the Grand Canyon with a group of friends who, like me, are of a "certain age." As a group, we have hiked together for decades. Fifteen years ago, we could throw on a backpack and head off into the wilderness without a second thought. ... Continued
The Health Benefits of Blueberries
Nutrition experts don’t often agree on many things, especially when it comes to food. However, blueberries seem to be the exception. They are cited as one of the top 10 superfoods, a nutrient-dense food you must consider as part of your diet. They are also considered an ... Continued