Taking charge of your health.

No one is more invested in your health than you are. That’s why it’s so important to takeresponsibility for it. Too often, we wait until something goes wrong before we start payingattention—but by then, the problem has already grown. Taking charge means being proactive, informed, and intentional about your choices now.You Have More Control ThanContinue reading “Taking charge of your health.”

Sweet Surprises

How Much Sugar We’re Really Consuming Without Realizing It My Smoothie Wake-Up CallI thought I was making a light, fruity choice at McDonald’s. A small Mango PineappleSmoothie sounded refreshing and harmless. Then I looked up the nutrition: 42–44 grams of sugar in one small cup — about the same as a can of soda! EvenContinue reading “Sweet Surprises”

Getting Started

How to Start Exercising When You’re Really Out of Shape We all know it and likely we all think about it. Exercise becomes even more important as you age. If you want to continue to enjoy your life and activities independently while you age it is vital. I see the results of inactivity and obesityContinue reading “Getting Started”

Inflammation

Understanding Inflammation: Causes, Effects, and Management Inflammation is a natural response of the body’s immune system to injury or infection. While it is essential for healing, chronic inflammation can lead to various health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. In this blog post, we will explore the causes of inflammation, its effects on theContinue reading “Inflammation”

Supplements in the Modern Age: what is worth taking and why

Why we need supplements now more than ever in a world where we’re constantly bombarded with new diets, health trends and supplement options, it can be overwhelming to figure out what’s truly necessary. You may wonder why people seem to need more supplements today than in the past. The answer lies in how much ourContinue reading “Supplements in the Modern Age: what is worth taking and why”

Why I Took a Break—and Where I’m Heading Now

Taking a Break It’s been more than two years since my last post, and during that time, I’ve gone through significant personal changes that have shifted my priorities. Writing took a backseat as I navigated these transitions, and I’m sure some of you have noticed my absence. I touched on this in a previous post.Continue reading “Why I Took a Break—and Where I’m Heading Now”