Thermograms Instead of Mammograms
Thermograms are a safe, painless and radiation-free alternative to mammograms. They can also be predictive of cancer long before a tumor appears, giving a woman time to correct the problem.
Healthy Lifestyle
Health Benefits of Drumming Can’t Be Beaten
Drumming is another favorite musical pastime of mine. I think the beauty of drumming is that you don’t have to have much musical ability (I don’t!), just a simple ability to keep a beat and to follow along with others if you’re in a group and you can learn very quickly. I owe my love … Read more
How To Simplify Your Annual Decluttering
When I was growing up, school always started in early September, followed by a “Clean Up, Paint Up, Fix Up” week in which we and our families were urged to clean out unneeded “stuff,” and give our homes and yards a tune-up and face lift. Maybe that’s why my mind always turns to de-cluttering and … Read more
Banish Fatigue With Rhodiola, NADH and Ginseng
Feeling sluggish? Can’t think straight? You’re in good company. More than 50% of American women ages 18 to 49 complain of tiredness and a lack of energy, according to a recent survey. Stress saps your energy, and who isn’t feeling stress these days? The good news: these natural remedies can help you get your physical … Read more
Ballroom Dancing: A Great Brain Health Strategy
We all want lifelong brain health. There is simple memory decline that my friends and I like to call “senior moments;” then there is a condition called age-related cognitive decline and finally the serious and ultimately fatal impairments like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Knowing that Alzheimer’s runs in the female line of my … Read more
The Power of Walking: Why It’s the Best Exercise for Women Over 40
As we move into our 40s and beyond, our bodies undergo subtle but important shifts, making it essential to adopt activities that support our changing needs. For women over 40, health goals often include reducing stress, preserving bone health, and maintaining a balanced metabolism. While there are countless ways to approach fitness, walking stands out … Read more
Optimizing Your Cholesterol Levels, Naturally
In my most recent post, I gave you information about the destructive nature of statin drugs. I’ll tell you here that most doctors want their patients to lower cholesterol levels to dangerously low levels. Since cholesterol is in large part a brain food, cholesterol levels that are too low can also affect brain function and … Read more
Aging Gracefully – Making Sure Your Golden Years Are Golden
Note: This article by Kathleen was published in Natural Awakenings magazine (www.naturalawakeningsmagazine.com). Enjoy while she is enjoying herself in Ireland. Most of us would like to imagine ourselves as vibrant, energetic, smart and, yes, gorgeous, all the way to the end of our lives. This isn’t a fantasy or beyond our reach. Sadly, poor lifestyle … Read more
Natural Skincare Solutions: Harnessing the Power of Plants
Let’s face it, pun intended, the ingredients in commercial skincare products are garbage. Most of the time, we have no idea what we’re rubbing into our skin. I’m at a complete loss as to why ingredients we can’t even pronounce became the norm for not only the products we use, but also the food we … Read more
Barefoot Health
When was the last time you walked barefoot in the grass? Or on the sand? Or on a woodland path? If you’re like most of us, it was probably quite a while ago. So, if you can remember back that far, how did the sensation of your feet against the earth make you feel? If … Read more