Travel is one of the many perks of getting older. As money is saved, kids leave the nest, and retirement looms closer, travel becomes easier to afford and fits into a schedule for those looking to see the world around them. However, travel can also become confusing as the years go by. There are more options, people traveling, things to do, and rules to follow. But, you can make … [Read more...]
How to Survive Caregiving a Loved One
In general, I love to write about sexier stuff like travel, fashion, and lifestyle for women over 50 but sometimes life intervenes. Taking care of a sick loved one is a challenge. Obviously, you’d like to see them get better but sometimes it’s a waiting game. It affects everything in your life from going out with friends, your work, traveling, and even what you eat. However, … [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...]
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...]