Staying Healthy on the Road

Staying healthy on the Road   What an adventure! One month, 25 states, (plus the District of Columbia and Ontario) 7000 miles, friends, family and beautiful country. In our travels across the country to the eastern seaboard my husband and I did not encounter too many good food choices. We were often in rural areas with no Whole Foods etc….

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Adjusting to Life in New Mexico

Things are going along nicely here in New Mexico.  We have been here 2 months today!  As you can imagine the sunrise/sunsets are pretty spectacular just about every day. This morning I found a good 7 mile loop on my bike with just enough hills to challenge but not kill me.  Tom and I did a 5 K last weekend…

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Experts Helping Seniors and Their Families in Their Quest for a Better Life Why Serotonin is important to our health By Nina Beucler Rebstock Certified Health and Nutrition Counselor Published: Dec 15, 2015. Foods with serontonin ‘Tis the season and for many people, it might mean there could be some blue days ahead. Many of us struggle with this time…

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What is inflammation and why should you reduce it?

This is one of many articles I have written for Senior Care.   Please check out more articles at seniorcare.com What is Inflammation and why is it so important to reduce it? There are two kinds of inflammation. The first is the body’s response to an injury such as falling on a knee and having it swell as part of…

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The Healing Power of Curcumin

The Healing Power of Curcumin   Curcumin can help provide powerful and needed support for: Pain and inflammation Liver damage  disorders Gallbladder problems Digestive problems Eye problems, such as cataracts Curcumin is derived from the spice turmeric.  It is known for its anti inflammatory, anti viral, anti fungal and anti bacterial properties.  It is much safer than using NSAID’s (aspirin,…

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Positive Aging

Positive Aging is A Way of Being!      We all know that we are getting older by the minute.  I believe that our ability to age as healthy, energetic, loving and happy people is a matter of basic education.  We are bio-individuals; one size does not fit all.  It’s like a game or a maze that we have to solve…

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The Mediteranean Diet

  Did you read the recent New York Times article by food writer, Mark Bitman?  Long story short, the Mediterranean diet really is all it’s cracked up to be.  Sounding rather un-American, this diet is low in red meat, low in sugar and processed carbs, low in junk food, and high in just about everything else: healthy fats, lots of…

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The Dirty Dozen – Foods to always buy organic if possible

The “Dirty Dozen”   These foods should be purchased organic whenever possible.  They are the most heavily pesticide laden fresh foods in our stores!       Apples Celery Strawberries Peaches Spinach Nectarines Grapes Sweet bell peppers Potatoes Blueberries Lettuce Kale