Did you know that the largest group suffering from urinary incontinence (UI) in the US is women over 50? I was at the pharmacy the other day and happened to run through the underwear protection aisle (I lump all pad products, whether they be for menstrual blood or urine, together as underwear protection). Since my […]
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So many women suffer from neck and shoulder pain, and the fallout from the pandemic has made things worse. Between general stress, working from home, and lack of exercise, we are currently in a perfect storm for neck and shoulder pain. To add to this, if you already have an osteoporosis-related wedge fracture, your upper
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This is osteoporosis month! If you’re concerned with bone health, these exercises will help you. What Is Osteoporosis? May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month in the US. If you’ve had a bone density test, you know if you’re a fracture risk. They check your lumbar spine (lower back), your femurs (thigh bones), and sometimes your wrists.
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Willpower is seen as a positive character trait in Western culture. Having willpower is being strong, self-controlled, and appropriate. Merriam Webster defines willpower in two ways, “the ability to control one’s own actions, emotions, or urges,” and “strong determination that allows one to do something difficult.” While this doesn’t sound bad, the problems come when
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I know so many physically strong women, including myself, and none of us have a “six-pack.” We range in age from 36 to 80; are various sizes, shapes, and colors; and all of us can lift heavy boxes and squirming children or animals without issue. We can put our bags in the overhead compartment and
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Even with COVID isolation, we are all still busy. Whether you are home-schooling, working from home, or just going about your regular schedule, you’re still busy. Often, it’s our health and fitness that suffer when we are too busy. If you aren’t taking care of yourself and keeping yourself feeling and functioning at your best,
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Reiki is a completely non-invasive, biofield energy healing practice that has been well-studied, and is considered to be both safe and effective as an adjunct to Western medicine. Reiki treatments affect positive changes in the body’s subtle energy field that help improve our health and wellbeing. And, the effects are cumulative! I first experienced Reiki
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Pilates is an extremely effective exercise method. Pilates has been proven by its continued popularity and growth worldwide over the past 80 or so years, and also by the number of Pilates offshoots now available. Most folks associate Pilates with stretching and core work, but there is so much more to know! I have been
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November is Osteoporosis Month in Canada. As a 52-year-old Fitness and Pilates Pro, I am very much interested in maintaining and increasing my bone strength and that of my clients. Muscle strength is important, but without bone strength, we are at risk for spine, hip, and other bone fractures that can negatively affect our quality
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Intermittent Fasting (IF) is getting a lot of attention right now in the health and wellness industry, and for good reason. IF is helping people lose weight, regulate hormones, and even control hunger. It’s free and easy to implement, which means everyone can benefit from practicing it! I tried Intermittent Fasting, and it helped me
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