Mindfulness is loving all the details of our lives, and awareness is the natural thing that happens: life begins to open up, and you realize that you’re always standing at the center of the world. Pema Chodron Well it’s been over a year since we shifted from our normal every day to day life to […]
My Fit Over 50 was so excited to host a talk recently with Dr. Shawna Dingman about arthritis, how it can affect women as we age and arthritis relief. Dr. Shawna, chiropractor and owner of Elevate Women’s Health clinic, offered us some great information and ways to support your health, especially if you have been […]
Our hormones are impacted by our age, diet, environment and our lifestyle choices. They support all of our physiological processes, and are produced by highly specialized glands, especially the pituitary gland, found within our endocrine system. This gland alone is responsible for sending messages to other glands that take care of our reproductive organs, our […]
As we get older we all start to become aware of little aches and pains in our body; mostly around our joints and sometimes within our muscles. There is no doubt that over time and yes with age there is wear and tear on a joint, especially if you played high intensity sports as a […]
‘Tis the season to be merry and glee, but it’s also a time when we may gain a few unwanted pounds; eating more dessert than normal, not exercising like we used to and drinking a few alcoholic or sugary drinks. It’s a different holiday this year, living within the restriction of a health pandemic and […]
Sleep is often stolen from us as we age… Why is it hard to sleep as we get older? Yes, it is true that we may not need as much sleep as we get older, but many women report that the amount of sleep they get is often disturbed during menopause and beyond. Disruption in […]