Yesterday we began talking about the magic bullet that physical activity is. The hidden benefits of exercise go way beyond the obvious. In addition to weight management and protection against chronic diseases, the benefits extend to boosting the immune system and acting as an anti-aging agent. "No pill or nutrititional supplement has the power of near-daily moderate … [Read more...] about Everything Happens for a Reason, Part 2
Everything Happens for a Reason
I am a huge believer in that everything happens for a reason cliche. Always wanting to be a writer, my first full-time job was doing exactly that. When I moved out of New York, a newly married 23 year old, I was eager to land a writing job in South Florida. Not finding one quickly enough to satisfy my need to work, I took that minimum wage job at Elaine Powers, an all … [Read more...] about Everything Happens for a Reason
And so it Begins Again…Season 9
First off, this morning, I want to thank my core group of dedicated students who were in class last night, when so many others opted to stay warm in their homes. Yes, the temperatures in South Florida ARE unseasonably cold but this is the first week of the new year and I know that masses of people resolved to exercise more this year, so sometimes we have to tough it up a bit! … [Read more...] about And so it Begins Again…Season 9
We Can Be Healthy and Lean!
If you have resolved to lose weight, I hope you will not sacrifice your health in the process. Just the other day I was watching a marathon of (Dr.) House episodes. One was about a personal trainer who had made a name for herself by writing and preaching about weight loss through proper eating and ample exercise. When she started having serious health problems, scans … [Read more...] about We Can Be Healthy and Lean!
The Latest Research Reveals…
Did you know...? As I have always believed, food might very well be a superior way, over supplementation, to get what we need to be stronger, healthier and more fit. Almonds (and all nuts) are a great addition to any sports diet. Studies done with cyclists found that eating almonds daily increased there antioxidant capacity and improved their time trial distance, … [Read more...] about The Latest Research Reveals…