Osteoporosis Diet

I participated in my third 5K race on Sunday, and what a fabulous experience it was! Imagine this: a cool Florida dawn with the track running alongside a misty field full of grazing cows, continuing down a tree-lined lane and back. A bit of heaven, to my way of thinking! Last year I walked my […]

Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Greens Shake, Raspberry Tea with Beyond C powder, water, supplements Snack: Apple Snack: Cherry tomatoes Lunch: Mushroom and Barley Soup, Garlic & Basil Millet Cracker (from DeLand Natural Market), raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Sunflower seeds Snack: Banana Supper: Steamed Kale Greens with Turkey Sausage Medallions, sweet potato with […]

On a holiday week, some days work out better than others for exercising! Christmas Eve 12/24/07: None Christmas Day 12/25/07: None Wednesday, 12/26/07: 1/2 hour stretching with Margaret Richard’s Video, Muscle and Grace: Stretching 1+ hours at the YMCA: 20 minutes on treadmill, 60+ minutes on Nautilus machines 1 hour at the YMCA: Belly dancing […]

I like the phrase “New Year’s Recognitions” rather than “New Year’s Resolutions.” Why? Because in order for a resolution to last, it has to be a recognition of something inside that we really want, not a resolution to fight against something we don’t want. What are those things you want deep inside yourself? I’ll list […]

A beautiful monarch butterfly emerged from its chrysalis in my flower garden yesterday, and today I saw another monarch laying eggs on the underside of the leaves of a milkweed plant. How wonderful that life is constantly renewing itself! Breakfast: Kamut Pancakes, made with vanilla extract and pecan pieces, with applesauce topping, water, supplements, strawberry […]

A rebounder is just the fancy name for a mini-trampoline, and while it may be small in size, but its benefits are HUGE! According to Dr. Samuel West, D.N., “Rebounding is the best way to circulate the lymphatics. If the lymphatic system is circulating properly, it is practically impossible to get sick.” Lymph fluid–the clear […]

Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake, Strawberry Tea with Beyond C Powder, water, supplements Snack: Sunflower Seeds Lunch: Tuna Salad on 2 slices of Ezekiel Bread, water Snack: Apple Supper: Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes with Almond Milk, Cooked Carrots, Steamed Cabbage, Millet Rolls, Perrier and lime, Stewed Apples with Soy Whip for dessert Bedtime: Bone Cocktail, […]

Yesterday was the last day of school before the Winter break, and the last day of school can be a wild time for middle schoolers. Rather than embracing the party atmosphere my 8th graders hoped for, I gave the unit test. The predictable moans and groans ensued, but order prevailed. Most did well on the […]

Looking for a healthy alternative to the standard sugar-laden, dairy-filled Christmas dinner? Here’s what I’m having. (You can get the recipes for these dishes by clicking on the items below.) Baked Salmon Vegetable Fried Rice Mashed Potatoes with Almond Milk Steamed Broccoli with slivered almonds and sunflower nuts Millet rolls with Earth Balance buttery spread […]

You might ask, Don’t you every get tired of this routine? Yes, I do get tired of the routine. Every so often I throw a regular pity party for myself! In fact, tonight’s the night. So, what do I do to beat the blues? First, I complain. Yup, I list every woe I can think […]

Where’s the best place to walk for bone-building exercise? The beach! Why? Not only do you get the benefit of the sun and the salty air, but you also reap the benefit of all those negative ions. Negative ions are most plentiful in air that’s near crashing water, such as waterfalls and ocean waves. Compare: […]

Over the past two months, I have started seeing Dr. Ashley Bourne for chiropractic care. He has made adjustments to my spine and hip joints, and his work has made a positive difference in my ability to move and bend without pain. I especially notice the difference in my neck and right hip. If you […]