Helping Women Over 40 Look & Feel
Vital, Sexy & Fit!

Oh, the thrill of menopause!  We are not going to let this normal transition in life get us down. 

These steps are not any different than what would be suggested for someone in peri-menopause or trying to feel better overall.

Please don't get overwhelmed and angry that you have yet...

No matter how much we may know that we lose strength when we age, it is quite a reality check when simple tasks are no longer easy. Resistance training is not something to put off. 

Here are the suggested minimum requirements:

Train 2x/week

Perform 8-12 repetitions of each...

This is a lot of common sense, however, to my surprise, I still see people mistreat their bodies.  As we age, there are smart adaptations to consider while embarking on your healthy lifestyle plan.

 In general, it is advisable to have a proper warm-up and cool-down and avoid any quick...

I keep old reference papers from when I would attend fitness conventions every year.  Back in the '90s. the research was booming in the area of wellness.   People had ideas about all the benefits of strength training but studies were just being documented.  It is fun to...

These days, it is rare for anyone to not be on their computer for an extended amount of time.  My poor teens are even complaining of back pain now that they are doing online schooling all day.

These 10 tips are sure to help.

1.     Place the computer monitor...

Well, there are two types:

Acute:  Ouch!  This painful form of inflammation informs the body to heal wounded tissue.

Chronic:  Bad!  This plays a role in heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, autoimmune diseases, pulmonary...

Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, has been in the media a lot these days as it appears that people who do not have the optimal amount may have a harder time if they contract Covid.   

Vitamin D primarily aids in calcium absorption and promotes the growth and mineralization...

There is so much talk today about foods that cause inflammation and/or allergic reactions in the body,  It seems that allergies can appear at any time and go away as well.  I was allergic to wheat and eggs as a baby and had no problem eating them after age 2.  My son developed a...

I remember years ago hearing about John Travolta going on a juice cleanse.  I loved him so I was quite interested.  He is a rich and famous celebrity so he must know what he is doing, plus he seems so nice.  Didn't Oprah do a cleanse, too?  I believe she famously went on a...

Kale, the green with all the press, has moved up from its role as a salad bar garnish.  I like it, though many can't take its crunchy texture.  Is the hype, the real deal?

Spinach, loved by Popeye, and thus, mothers of all generations, is the go-to green for most of...

Growing up with a sensitive stomach, and now having a son who is lactose intolerant, I've figured out some ways to help the body feel better after it eats.  I even stopped chewing gum as I would take in too much air and be...