March is National Nutrition Month, so I thought it might be a good idea to look at the link between nutrition and our immune systems. After all, immunity is a big topic right now. Vaccines against COVID-19 are rolling out…
Category: Women’s Wellness
Women’s Wellness
Heat-related Illness: Know the Signs
In my last blog, ”The Heat is On!”, I discussed acclimating your body to exercising in hot weather. While most people can safely do this, I always recommend talking to your healthcare provider if you have any medical conditions that…
The Heat is On! Exercising When It’s Hot as Blazes Outdoors
Depending on where you live, your opportunities to exercise indoors may be limited. I just got back to going to my gym, and within two weeks of my decision to start going (wearing my mask, of course), they had to…
Six Exercises Every Woman Should Do
Not every woman is an athlete. Some people are simply not interested in vigorous exercise or competing in sports. They just want to exercise for good health, and that is a great reason to exercise! Here are six things that…
Tai Chi: This Gentle Form of Exercise Has Powerful Benefits
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to become a Tai Chi Easy™ Practice Leader. I took the course, offered through The Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, because I had just started working in a senior living…
All About Sunscreen
Usually we start thinking about sun safety in the heat of the summer, but right now there seems to be a peak in the number of people exercising outdoors. Because of the current pandemic, our gyms are closed, we can’t…
Matters of the (Female) Heart
Happy Valentine’s Day! February 14 is the day for saying “I love you” with cards, flowers, and heart-shaped everything. How much do you know about your actual heart? First of all, it’s not exactly shaped like a Valentine’s Day heart, but we all know…
Incontinence: An Urgent Matter
An interview with a specialist in pelvic floor disorders Note to readers: this post has been updated with Kim Bryant’s new email and website information. There was a time when nobody talked about things like bladder leaks, fecal incontinence or…
Mythbuster Monday: Urinary Incontinence Is Normal As We Age
Myth: Urinary incontinence, or leaking, is a normal part of aging for both men and women. Busted! While leaking urine, whether it’s just a few drops or a large volume, is common, it is not normal. According to Dr. Kim…
Mythbuster Monday: HIIT is Good for You
Myth: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is good for you. Busted! Well, sort of. While HIIT, which has been very popular for several years now, has some great benefits, there are some situations where it’s not a good idea. HIIT…