Health and Wellness
September 11, 2019
WHEN do I have time to exercise?
As a physician, I explain that exercise is practically a panacea (cures everything). Because our bodies evolved and are made to move, exercise or movement does “cure” most of what ails us. There is not a ‘why’ question here as it’s just good for you! For myself, I’ve always been an occasional exerciser. I started […]
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September 3, 2019
If Not Now, WHEN?
If not now, WHEN? Such a simple phrase, but how powerful! This statement, originally credited to Hillel the Elder, prompts us to take immediate action on important matters at hand. Most of us have goals and aspirations. Many people would agree that they would feel better if they ate more healthfully, started exercising, stopped smoking […]
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August 19, 2019
Taking Time for Me
It took me 35 years to figure this out. I’m an avid traveler and I’ve heard it a thousand times, secure your own oxygen mask before helping others. Why? Because if you don’t take care of yourself first, you have nothing to give to others. But merely hearing about this concept was not enough for […]
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May 1, 2019
A Women’s Heart – Supporting and maintaining good heart health!
Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women. It isn’t breast cancer and it happens at all ages. Women experience symptoms of coronary heart disease that are different than the classic left arm, squeezing, painful, ‘elephant sitting on your chest’ feeling. Some women have no symptoms at all. When there are symptoms, they […]
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March 9, 2019
What You Probably Don’t Know About Vitamin D
Vitamin D is actually not a vitamin, but a hormone that regulates calcium levels in your body. It is absorbed by the liver and kidneys and converted into its active form, calcitrol. Many people are low in Vitamin D because we don’t get enough sun light before 10 am and/or do not take adequate supplementation. [...]
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February 27, 2019
Heart Health Tips from Star Jones
Every February IAW recognizes Heart Health Month. Their President, Star Jones, is a volunteer and spokesperson for The American Heart Association but her work and passion with this organization is not just about philanthropy or charity. Star Jones is a heart disease survivor. You may think of her as a former out spoken voice on [...]
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