Have you ever considered taking up social dancing? It is not only a pleasurable way to connect with a partner but can also significantly improve your physical and mental health when you are older. Medical professionals often use it as a type of therapy to treat conditions that range from eating disorders to depression. Below are just 5 benefits of social dancing that will … [Read more...]
Best Fitness Tips to Prevent Bone Loss For Women Over 50
As you age, it's normal to expect that your body will get weaker. By the time you're over 50, you may notice some weakness in your bones that could result in random unexplained pain. Bone loss is to be expected, but there are steps you can take to maintain your bone density and keep your bones from deteriorating, no matter how old you are. Exercising is always a good … [Read more...]
9 of the Best Yoga Poses for Women Over 50
If you want to engage in a positive and effective workout, it pays to know where to start. Many women over 50 find it hard to get the time to work out regularly. If you are in this position, have you considered yoga? It's not as hard as you think. Here are some of the best yoga poses for women over 50. Try them out and see if you notice any difference in how you feel. … [Read more...]
Electrodermal Screening: Does it Work to Accurately Scan Your Body?
A while back, I wrote a post about how to prevent a heart attack. It was based on the recommendations of Dr. Cathie Lippman, a now-retired alternative and preventative medicine doctor in Beverly Hills. She invited me to come to her office to chat and offered to do an electrodermal screening to show me how it works. It’s a galvanic skin response device (think EEG or EKG) that … [Read more...]
Deep Brain Stimulation: A Parkinson’s Patient’s Success Story
Suzanne Friedman was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 47. She has the genetic component (LRRK2) that causes it and it runs in her family. At first, she had very mild symptoms. At her annual checkup, she mentioned to her doctor that she had been feeling a slight tremor in her leg for several months. The doctor thought it was probably a pinched nerve but gave her a … [Read more...]