Did you know that recent medical studies have shown that our brains begin showing signs of dementia related diseases up to 30 years before we actually can’t remember what our car keys are used for!? It’s true. We begin losing grey matter and growing amyloid plaques in our 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. That’s the bad…
I’ll bet that’s a surprise, huh? I admit, when I first saw those headlines, I was skeptical. Even though I see firsthand every day how much Yoga helps our physical health, I didn’t understand the “why.” Now that it makes so much sense, I wonder why someone hadn’t discovered this information long ago. For years…
I’ll bet you guessed wrong. So many people are passing around info on Facebook, and other social media, advising us to eat more turmeric; sprinkle it on salads, add to soups, even put it in your oatmeal to reduce inflammation, etc. Not exactly… Here’s the real truth. No one really knows how much of the…
Well, how about that! Western science has shown that Yoga helps reduce back pain better than medication! In fact, the new guidelines from the American College of Physicians, states that people with back pain should avoid pain medicines if possible, and instead opt for alternatives such as tai chi, yoga and massage. Halleluiah! Now, if…
Fewer Teens Smoking and New Cancer Research! I check the health news each week and I have to say that sometimes it’s quite depressing. More young people dying from opioid overdoses, another mosquito borne illness detected, cancer spreading and spreading… BUT, this week, there were two good news stories that I want to share with…
Have you been diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome? Do you have Sciatica and are not sure of the cause? Let me tell you a story about a really thick muscle that can cause a lot of misery if you don’t take good care of it. The Piriformis stretches from the bottom of your hip, across the…
Let’s spend a few minutes looking for Dory on the bottom of the sea! Yes, you heard that right. This exercise is called “Sea Weed Legs” and it’s a fun way to remove the tension in your lower back. You can even do it with the grandkids for a fun activity to share; they’ll love…
One of the most interesting bits of information that I have come across when researching for my program on Neuroplasticity is the finding that the combination of aerobic exercise (not Yoga, Tai Chi, or even strength training) and a strong social network gives us a MUCH better chance of retaining good health AND keeping dementia…