I suspect that many of us feel a bit overwhelmed by the seemingly never-ending stream of bad news. The world feels awfully dark right now.Good news-I've found a bit of musical sunshine!I’ve long been a fan of Jeremy Messersmith. He has a Read More
Cutting down on salt consumption
We in the USA consume too much salt. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mgs) of salt a day, with the ideal goal of just 1,500 mgs.1,500 mgs sounds like a lot, but it works out to be less than 3/4th of a Read More
Menopause and your belly
I can appreciate a good belly laugh! Comedian Wanda Sykes has a very funny sketch about her menopausal belly. Her belly has a name, Esther, and Esther loves bread, alcohol and cheesecake. (Contains adult language and is Not Safe for Work).I Read More
Do your allergies make you feel like you have been clubbed over the head?
Well, in a way you have been, and by your own body. Allergies often make me feel like I've been given a massive sedative All I can do is lie down and wish that I could sleep for days. I can’t count how many times I called in sick to work, never Read More
It’s not in your head, nature helps you relax
Well, actually, it is in your head. Your brain doesn't switch off when you are relaxing, it just switches on a different part. That part of your brain called the default mode network (DMN). Oddly enough, you DMN is more active when you are lost Read More
Grace and Frankie are back! Watch season 3 on Netflix
Grace and Frankie - a great show about two mature women amid life. Few TV shows have dynamic women as main characters, let alone two dynamic mature women. Grace and Frankie is a very welcome exception. Read More
Easy to do yoga moves to help stay strong amidlife
Getting older doesn't have to mean becoming weak! Oooofff. One of the many age-related changes I've noticed is that it isn't as easy to get up from the ground as it used to be. When I was younger, I could spring up with no problem. Read More
Getting older doesn’t mean you need to be stuck in a musical rut
There is at least one great alternative to keeping current with good music. When I was in my teens, 20's and even 30's, music was a big part of my life. I discovered new music on the radio, by hanging out with friends and checking out Read More
Dry and itchy scalp driving you nuts? I have a great solution.
Midlife hormonal fluctuations can wreak havoc with your appearance, but your scalp and hair don't have to part of the problem. I knew that as I matured I would lose the dewy glow of youth. I'm not surprised that my face has become more creased and Read More
So this started a long time ago
Looks like our less than optimal eating habits started a long time ago. In her new book Eating On The Wild Side: A Field Guide To Nutritious Food, Jo Robinson speaks to our history of cultivating the food that taste best, and not the foods that are Read More