May 19th is National Hepatitis Testing Day and I want to make you aware of how important it is for anyone over 50 to get tested as soon as possible. This is near and dear to my heart. My youngest brother passed away because of complications of Hepatitis C. He was 1 week short of his 50th birthday. Hepatitis C sadly has a stigma attached to it. People associate it … [Read more...]
3 Vaginal Health Tips For Women Over 40 | Dr. Tara Allmen
Dr. Tara Allmen, MD is the author of Menopause Confidential. She's a New York City gynecologist who specializes in vaginal health for women over 40. When I spoke to her, she gave me some enlightening tips for menopausal women. (which she says, never really ends) Her book is written with a sense of humor and has fun chapter names like: But it's also thoroughly … [Read more...]
Mindful Eating: Your Best Diet Tip Over 50
Are you frustrated because you've been eating smart, watching your portions, exercising, and still aren’t losing weight? It's trickier to lose weight when you are over 50. It may be that you aren’t practicing mindful eating. Focus on the why, when, how and how much you eat I'm the first to admit that I start to munch whenever I feel stressed, bored, or frustrated as … [Read more...]
How Skin Brushing Cleans Toxins From Your Aging Body
Ayurveda skin brushing is an ancient practice that renews the skin, stimulates the lymphatic system and helps to eliminate toxins in the body. The science and practice of Ayurveda goes back 5,000 years, originating in India. Both Chinese, Tibetan, and Greek medicine have roots in the practice. It’s known as the science of life. (Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge) … [Read more...]
What You Can Do to Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Your eyesight isn’t something you want to take for granted. We all face the possibility of being diagnosed with Age-Related Macular Degeneration, which is a leading cause of vision loss in people 50 and older. February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. Bausch + Lomb partnered with Prevent Blindness® to help older people preserve their sight. My … [Read more...]