Pickleball for Over 50’s?

Do you play pickleball? It’s been getting a lot of press lately and courts are popping up everywhere! It’s the fastest growing sport in the US. Even here in East Otis we now have an indoor pickleball court and are developing a league. I went to the discovery session last week to see what it’s…

Physical Strength – Human vs. Machine

This week, let’s talk about human vs machine, specifically, our human interaction with machines to achieve our strength goals.  When we’re looking to increase our physical strength, there are gyms that have everything from Pilates Reformers and weight machines, to indoor bikes and treadmills. And there are personal coaches/trainers who are there to teach us…

Age Related Muscle Loss – Can You STOP It?

All the trees are fully covered in pretty leaves now, and my tulips are (at last) blooming! Perhaps this time it’s truly the start of spring weather? Fingers crossed… Today, I’d like to talk a bit about the “age related” muscle loss that we experience during and after menopause. And, more importantly, what we can…

What Post Menopausal Women Don’t Know About Bone Loss Prevention

My niece recently mentioned that she is taking Boron for her Osteopenia and that when she did a bit of research, had discovered that there has been evidence at least since the 1960s of the benefits of Boron for bone health. Of course, this made me curious and I did my own research which is…

Food For Healthy Bones

Did you know that Arugula is one of the best leafy greens that you can eat for healthy bones? Just one uncooked cup of this peppery little green has 16 mg Calcium and 11 mcg vitamin K. The vitamin K helps your body absorb the calcium in the arugula, for better osteoporosis prevention! In addition,…

Scallops over Arugula – delicious and healthy!

This is one of my favorite recipes for a special dinner! Ingredients: 1 lb. scallops 1 tblsp. sesame oil 1 bunch of arugula (we use about 5 oz.) 1 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds salt and pepper to taste Directions: Rub sesame oil lightly on all the scallops, then sear them…

A Diagnosis of Osteoporosis Can be Life-changing Here’s an Ounce of Prevention!

What a coincidence. May is National Correct Your Posture Month AND Osteoporosis Awareness month. What’s a body to do? Well, here are a few of my top recommendations for prevention. Exercise is a key ingredient for osteoporosis prevention. BUT, it’s very important to have good posture in your exercise program, so, for me, the first…