....and here’s How to Navigate “The Road Less Travelled”. As M. Scott Peck said in his book The Road Less Traveled, “We cannot be a source for strength unless we nurture our own strength.” Just think about the context of that quote for a moment while relating it to your own level of health and fitness and how you might see yourself in the future. I firmly believe … [Read more...] about Exercise is a Journey……
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Discover 5 Simple Ways to Improve the Aging Process
Joseph F. Coughlin, Ph.D. told us that "Aging well is not about finding a place to rest. It’s about living in a place that pulls and pushes you out of your rocking chair." Such great advice. It’s a simple fact of life with such huge consequences. Something we tend not to think about too much…….that is until it is too late. Each and every day we all grow a little … [Read more...] about Discover 5 Simple Ways to Improve the Aging Process
Tips for Following the Keto Diet
You’ve more than likely heard about the Ketogenic Diet by now. It’s very trendy, but is it actually useful for long-term weight-loss or is it just another fad diet? And, will we still be hearing about it in the years to come? Well, the facts are, a keto diet aims to keep carbs so low that your body goes into a metabolic state called ketosis. According to … [Read more...] about Tips for Following the Keto Diet
Rejecting Some of the Food Myths about Arthritis Relief
If you have arthritis, as I do, then you will always be interested in the latest research or even old wives tales, on how to stem the pain that seems to creep into your joints every time it is going to rain or there is a cold snap. As an aside, I read recently where some medical researchers’ claim that joints getting sore when rain is imminent has no medical basis … [Read more...] about Rejecting Some of the Food Myths about Arthritis Relief
The Key Nutrients and Benefits Found In Plant Foods
Here is some great advice from Michael Pollan: “If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t”. The Mediterranean diet (it is a lifestyle, NOT a diet), which I have been an advocate of for many years, is high in plant-based foods. My mother taught me all about it before I was even in my teens and I have never forgotten her teachings. Eating a plant-based … [Read more...] about The Key Nutrients and Benefits Found In Plant Foods
What is the Definition of FEAR?
FEAR is Nothing More than FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL. And the false evidence is all conjured up in your own mind. Fear is a choice that we actually decide upon which is one part memory and one part imagination. Being lost in your imagination and allowing your mind to wander is the origin of your fear and limits your vision and fuels low … [Read more...] about What is the Definition of FEAR?
5 Crucial Reasons to Eat a Whole Food Diet The term “whole foods” is thrown around with wild abandon these days. But what does it mean to us personally as well as to our long term health? While most of us are aware that whole foods are the way to go as it pertains to health and wellness, the exact definition is somewhat obscured. Some might simply say it is the … [Read more...] about
What Does Active Ageing Mean to You……and Me?
I would love to know what YOU think about aging? Don't be shy, please let me (and others) know in the comments section at the bottom of the page. It may well be two totally different thoughts or ideas. But that’s ok…….things can always change. Let me tell you what I have found in my 70+++years that works wonders: Anti Ageing - the only way to halt and reverse the … [Read more...] about What Does Active Ageing Mean to You……and Me?
4 Diets You Should Not Use……Ever!
“Weight loss isn’t a temporary thing. It is a lifestyle change.” – Walter Adamson By choosing to read this article, chances are you have decided to make a change (for the better) in your lifestyle……namely, your eating habits. The fact that this part of your life and is something you would like to improve is admirable. So many of us get caught up in the fast and … [Read more...] about 4 Diets You Should Not Use……Ever!
Tips for Sticking With Your Fitness Program
Starting is what’s stopping most people. So, get started. Regardless of what you have done in the past, every New Year, or maybe even a major event during the year, comes with a sense of renewal for many people and their bodies. A common theme among many people is to create a resolution involving things they would like to change or achieve in the coming year........or even … [Read more...] about Tips for Sticking With Your Fitness Program