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6 Tips For Improving Balance and Preventing Falls
Falls are no laughing matter, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis. About 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 will suffer at least one osteoporotic fracture. Here are six (6) tips to help you balance better.
The Battle of the Bulge: Winning the War Against Age-Related Weight Gain with Yoga
Dread stepping on the scale at your annual physical? Cringe when looking at the photos of yourself from your niece’s wedding? While yoga is not a band-aid for excess weight, it is a valuable tool in the middle-age “battle of the bulge.”
Fast Fixes for Aching Feet: Yoga for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation or micro-tearing of the soft tissue along the arch of the foot. Since it is most debilitating first thing in the morning, try this simple yoga routine you can do in bed before your feet ever hit the floor.
8 Everyday Hacks for Better Balance
Do you remember the first time you rode a bike? Remember how wobbly and uncertain you were? While it’s true that you never forget how to ride a bike, maintaining your ability to balance as you age takes continued practice.
Beating Breast Cancer: Knowing the Risk Factors
Like my wedding day and the birth of my first child, forever etched in my memory is the day I received my breast cancer diagnosis.
Foot Fitness: Strength & Mobility for Aging Feet
You know it’s important to stay fit for the health of your heart and muscles, but you may not know that foot fitness is just as vital as we age. Learn how your feet change as you age and what you can do to maintain strong, fit feet.
Exercises for Easing Hand Arthritis Pain
Repetitive motions over time can cause “wear and tear” on the ligaments and joints of the hand, leading to the development arthritis in the hands. Finger joints may become swollen, stiff, and painful, making every day tasks difficult. Try these 5 simple hand exercises to help alleviate pain and restore mobility.
Get Off the Couch! It Could Add Years to Your Life
Have you heard that “sitting is the new smoking”? It’s true. The amount of time we spend sitting...
Simple Stretches to Soothe Tight Shoulders
Tight shoulders? Chronic tension in your neck and upper back? Upper back pain and shoulder stiffness are common complaints. Try this short practice for releasing tension.
A 15-Minute Happy Back Practice
End of the day and your back is killing you. Sound familiar? No matter the underlying cause of your back pain, dehydration of the discs between the vertebrae can worsen pain. Try this 15-minute Happy Back Practice to rehydrate and soothe your aching back.
6 Reasons to Practice Yoga to Relieve Arthritis Pain
While there are many kinds of physical activities in which arthritis sufferers can engage, yoga is a safe, gentle and effective way to increase physical activity. Numerous studies confirm that in addition to lessening pain and improving function and mobility, yoga provides important psychological benefits. Here are six (6) reasons to practice yoga if you have arthritis.