It’s probably fair to say that “stress” is the most risky behavior that we Americans participate in on a regular basis. Knowing how to relax and let go of our tension is crucial to our health. There is a type of yoga that is especially good for relieving stress. Restorative Yoga is a form of […]
While this is the season to be joyful and happy, unfortunately, the holidays can create just the opposite emotion. Trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, spending more than your budget allows, crowds, traffic, waiting in lines and making all the special traditional foods and baked goods are all done in […]
I am almost embarrassed to tell you this, especially those of you who live in the east, south and Midwest. While you are coping with the worst winter storms of the century, those of us living in Spokane, Washington are experiencing a very mild almost snowless winter. This is far from normal for us but […]
As I was looking for an interesting and inspiring topic for this newsflash, I came across some notes, scribbled on a piece of paper and slipped between the pages of a book. From the way the notes were written (helter-skelter, upside down, and diagonally) I realized that at the time I wrote them, I was […]
Let’s talk about bottled water. Secrets are usually an attempt to hide something, so if you buy bottled water here’s something you should know. The Environmental Work Group conducted a survey of bottled water companies to find out: 1. Water source? 2. Is water tested and if so, what contaminants were found? 3. Is water […]
Where did the month of April go?? Either the world is speeding up or I’m slowing down, I’m not sure. Perhaps it’s a little bit of both. Nevertheless, I apologize for being tardy with this early spring newsflash. Since springtime always reminds me of baseball and summer sports, I thought it might be fun to […]
May is Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a complex family of musculoskeletal disorders that affect people of all ages, races and genders. The three most common are Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Juvenile Arthritis (JA). Arthritis affects more than 50 million Americans and limits activity more than heart disease, cancer or diabetes. Exercise is […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN I hope you have more free time than I do to enjoy your summer! We’re headed into the studio for a month of production, taping a new series, the 1500 Series. I feel like I am literally eating, drinking and breathing Sit and Be Fit! I wake up in the […]
Dear Friends, I’ve been asked time and time again if I would consider offering personal training to viewers using Skype, an interactive platform where people can see and hear each other LIVE via the internet. My staff has been encouraging me to offer these one-on-one coaching sessions…so I’ve decided to test the idea. My hope […]
Life is beginning to get back to normal after production. One of the main topics we researched for the 1500 Series was the importance of foot mobility to prevent falls, especially the toes. We all have been walking since toddlerhood and we do it automatically but have you ever given much thought to what goes […]
