Seniors and boomers after fifty, help yourself feel better instantly while reclaiming your natural healing capabilities. These gentle, holistic energy medicine exercises decrease anxiety and
How’s your energy level these days? Do you feel exuberant and eager to live your life, or are you dragging along barely making it? Perhaps
I have been making this easy, blender soup for over 15 years. I learned the recipe from Shelley Redford Young. She is a licensed massage
Older bodies are prone to loss of strength and muscle (sarcopenia). Fast-twitch muscle fibers are especially prone to atrophy which is why many older adults
Recently one of my senior class members, Shirley, shared with me that her husband had passed away in early spring. In addition to the stress
Ready for some soothing exercise? This stretch routine can be done while sitting at your desk! Let’s get moving! Follow along with me to help
When I created my Five Minutes of Fitness After 50, episode #6, I ended up with almost 10 minutes of chair stretching. So I divided
Taken from an email that was recently forwarded to me by one of my class members: “On Wednesday, Dr. Oz had a show on the
Because the harmful effects of pesticides are worrisome, not well understood, or in some cases completely unstudied, it’s wise for us to limit exposure to
When you think of world record holders in track and field you probably don’t think about Canadian Olga Kotelko. Her competitive quest has taken her
Today I gave a demo line dance class at the “Let’s Move, Novato! event that was put on by the Novato Parks, Recreation and Community
Ready for some energizing exercise? Let’s get moving! Baby boomers and seniors, follow along with me to help improve your leg strength, flexibility and balance.
If you need a good workout for your legs, but have trouble standing for too long, then join me for this modified seated workout.
Vitamin D is required by every cell and tissue in the body, and without adequate amounts we’re at risk for many serious health conditions. Our
One of our Youthful Hearts class members shared this video with me and I just had to post it. I couldn’t believe it. Wow, Sarah
I love inspirational stories! Here’s an endearing one that pulled my heartstrings. In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old
We all have an inner kid who wants to come out and play. If we ignore this part of ourselves for too long, then anxiety
Here is a delightful YouTube video to help bring out your inner playful child. It includes laughter and dancing…two of my favorite things. Enjoy and
Falling is a major cause of injury to seniors. When we were younger, our brain, muscles, nerves, ears and eyes worked really well together to
I made this 5-minute, seated balance training video for my Youthful Hearts subscribers who are not able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Balance is
Raw greens are some of the most nutritious foods that we can eat—loaded with a powerhouse of chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, proteins, phytonutrients and fiber.
Want a delicious, quick and easy way to optimize your health and increase your vitality? Green smoothies will do the trick! They’re just like fruit
A green smoothie is a delicious drink made with green leafy vegetables and fruit. With one green smoothie you can consume 5-8 servings of fruits
How are all of you sweet Youthful Hearts doing? Hopefully you haven’t floated away in this continuous rain we’ve been having. Did you managed to
One of my Favorite Inspirational Stories about Strength A girl and her mother were walking along a road when they came across a large stone.
This is a fun 5-minute health boost, especially useful if you’ve been sitting for a long period of time. Follow along with me to help
Almonds are one of the most nutritious of all the nuts, and therefore, in my opinion, they are the KING of the nuts. Botanically speaking,
Hi all. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I can think of no better time to express my gratitude. I’ve recently given a gift
Most people know that exercise is good for their health. After all, there are a multitude of reasons why we should be exercising, such as
Daily stretching can be a natural health tonic. Even 5 -10 minutes can have a dramatic effect on our flexibility and help create more ease
Many people don’t recognize how enjoyable deep breathing can be. They are either completely unconscious about their breath, or they breathe mechanically because they are
Have you started and stopped many exercise programs before? What can you do to feel more motivated to exercise regularly? If this question rings a
INACTIVITY is a major reason that some older adults lose their ability to do things on their own. In addition, lack of exercise combined with
Hello there. Thank you so much for stopping by. I’m excited to be exploring this new blog platform. I must say, where computers are concerned,