EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN The past few nights I have revisited a pre-bedtime routine that I have turned to now again through my entire adult life. A dropper-full of valerian root and a cup of Sleepy Time herbal tea. The taste and smell of the root is very strong, so I wait until my tea is ready and I pour the dropper-ful into a tablespoon of tea and drink it quickly … [Read more...] about Sleepy Time
This and That
Here I Go, Turning the Page
January ended on a high note with a very successful SilverSneakers luncheon. It's always nice to see everyone at the gym, but it's special to meet outside the gym. Thanks to Ellen for all her efforts, thanks to Mitch, Lesley and Carol for coming out and joining us and thanks to all of you for making the day complete. If you were unable to make it and I am holding your money, … [Read more...] about Here I Go, Turning the Page
Abracadabra
MAGICAL BEANS AND OTHER (THINGS THAT GROW IN THE) DIRT! I admit it. I love when I open up a mainstream fitness magazine like Men's Health and find that most of the articles on the "Nutrition Bulletin" page are about eating more non-animal foods, and of course I have to share... 1) The Magic of Beans...According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, … [Read more...] about Abracadabra
Sunshine on My Shoulder
FOR STRONGER MUSCLES, LET THE SUN SHINE! Attention: Muscles aren't made exclusively at the gym and getting some sunshine on your body may do much more than just give you a little glow. Sunlight is strong and it may be the secret to big muscle! (And also to better balance!) Studies show that people with higher blood levels of vitamin D tend to have stronger upper and lower … [Read more...] about Sunshine on My Shoulder
Santosha
What do you think of when someone says the word yoga? Most people immediately get the sense that yoga is all about twisting into a pretzel, but yoga is so much more than movement, in fact much of yoga is in in the heart and mind. Consider the word santosha, which translates to contentment, or appreciation of what you already have and know that yogis believe that cultivating … [Read more...] about Santosha