If you’re 50+, chances are your doctor has let you know it’s time…for a routine colonoscopy. A colonoscopy finds and removes polyps and detects potentially deadly colorectal cancer and pancreatic lesions. Despite its proven...
Read more >>If you’ve ever experienced senior moments – the non-medical term for memory lapses and mental glitches – you’re not alone. As we age, they become more and more common for most people. Forgetting names, passcodes, where you put things,...
Read more >>The scent of approaching rain; the smell of balsam and pine; the aroma of freshly brewed coffee that hangs in the air as you walk past the corner café… These are just a few scents that can bring memories rushing back in vivid detail, and...
Read more >>You know that what you eat directly influences how your body and brain feel and function in the short term. Your body and brain are like a car’s engine. High-quality fuel keeps the engine purring and allows it to rev up when needed. Low-quality...
Read more >>If you’ve been following this blog, you know I’ve been on a journey to slim down. And I can proudly say in the period of 2 months, I’ve dropped 15 pounds by primarily doing three things: 1. Walking hills every day for one hour.2....
Read more >>Positive people follow a simple mantra; overcome negativity and appreciate the good around you daily. And that mantra described Vince for most of his life. But after closing a deal on a new rental property in the Pacific Northwest, Vince was bothered...
Read more >>When Hippocrates famously declared, “Let food be thy medicine…” he surely had Turmeric in mind. Turmeric is a bright yellow root with an earthy-sweet taste commonly used in curry and Asian dishes. It’s also a time-honored...
Read more >>There is certainly no shortage in wellness trends. And in the last few years, via social media, we’ve seen a surge in wellness trend advice that hasn’t exactly been on the up and up. Kitty litter facials, anyone? Social media has given a...
Read more >>“My digestive issues and all my physical symptoms were interfering with every aspect of my life,” explains alternative rock performer Jaxx Nassar of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Jaxx spends much of her time on the road as an artist and performer. She...
Read more >>My nightly walk was a lifesaver throughout the last few (pandemic) years. I became very familiar with the well-trodden paths near my home, and I’d switch between neighborhood routes and park trails to bring variety into my life. Even as things...
Read more >>Last Saturday morning, I treated myself to a pedicure. And I didn’t feel one bit of guilt about the splurge because I understand that taking proper care of my feet is an important part of my overall wellness. A pedicure is the most...
Read more >>Who’s the most important person in your life? I hope the answer is you. Now and then, you need to recognize this and treat yourself like the VIP that you are. And there’s no better way to put yourself on a pedestal than a day at a...
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