The use of five or more prescription drugs per month among the 60 and older crowd has increased significantly in the past decade. Add in doctor-approved over-the-counter medications, and often patients are looking at a staggering amount of medication information to keep track of … [Read more...] about Easy Ways to Stay on Top of Your Meds
Exercise and Fitness
Tummy Troubles: Solutions For Constipation
We may not like to think about it, and we certainly don't like to talk about it, but maintaining a regular, comfortable bathroom routine is important to our health and well-being. One problem that arises when our bodies don’t work the way they used to is constipation and hard … [Read more...] about Tummy Troubles: Solutions For Constipation
Try This: Myofascial Release Therapy
After a long winter spent inside with little physical activity, our bodies may not adjust easily to increased walking or running when the weather warms up. Our shoes may also be worn which can cause plantar fasciitis-type foot pain. Raegan suggests myofascial release therapy, … [Read more...] about Try This: Myofascial Release Therapy
A Walk A Day…
"My inspiration is outside in nature because I need that sunshine — or the clouds even,” Terri Weber says. After retiring almost two years ago, no matter what the weather forecast, you’ll find Terri walking 3 to 4 miles a day in the rain, snow, or high summertime humidity. When … [Read more...] about A Walk A Day…
Meditation is Replacing My Medication
Frustrated by the auto-refill robot at my pharmacy, I started to look at ways to improve my health that might help get me off prescription medications. For years I’ve taken medicine for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and a host of special vitamins to enhance my bones so I … [Read more...] about Meditation is Replacing My Medication