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Category Archives: Exercise
Bone Health
If you are at all concerned about the controversy regarding Fosamax , an osteoporosis drug recently linked to severe bone fractures, I would like to introduce you to two excellent books that offer a drug-free holistic approach to bone health. At some … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Health, Exercise, Nutrition, Women's Health
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Trampolines aren’t just for gymnasts
For those suffering with chronic pain (i.e. Fibromyalgia) I recommend a mini trampoline, sometimes called a rebounder. If you want to try it, put on some upbeat music and start jumping, using whatever upper arm and lower body movements feel … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise, Fibromyalgia, Pain Management, Sleep, Stress
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Staying in Balance : An Ayurvedic Approach
Know thyself. A big part of knowing how to take care of ourselves is understanding our basic natures. The Indian science of Ayurveda explains that there are three doshas, a kind of life force, called Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Every … Continue reading
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Simple Ways to Improve Your Immune Function
During sleep, our body restores and repairs itself. If we do not sleep enough, or well enough, we get rundown quickly. Try to get to sleep at the same time every night, optimally by 10pm. Our bodies’ circadian rhythms were … Continue reading
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