A little over four months ago, I began physical therapy to rehab my right knee after reconstructive ACL surgery. I’d had other orthopedic surgeries before, but this recovery effort was drastically different. I have learned a lot of important things during my ACL rehab journey. Things like patience, perseverance, resilience, and how to take control … Read more
Have you ever stood in the middle of your kitchen and realized that, while you had a reason to be there, you can’t recall what it was? Or do you ever pick up your phone to do something then stare at the screen because you just can’t remember what app you meant to tap? You’re … Read more
I’ll admit, I didn’t pay much attention to the idea of “chronic inflammation” as a health risk. I mean, inflammation is really nothing more than a bruise or swollen gland, right? Inflammation is certainly something that can happen. Still, it’s not the same as retaining water after a salty meal or before your period or … Read more
“This is the package I come in.” It’s a mantra I recite to myself in my struggle to come to terms with my negative body image. I’m over 50, and despite my efforts to eat better and move more, the things I preach about, I still feel woefully embarrassed about how I look. At my … Read more
It’s hard to believe, but in counting back on the calendar, I’ve realized that I’ve just completed my 8th week of physical therapy from my ACL surgery back in November. Now the real work to rebuild my quad and leg strength begins. Progress to Date The good news is I’m progressing well. I’ve regained a … Read more
If you’re a woman over 50 and you’re curious about calcium supplements, listen up. One in three women over 50 will suffer from a bone fracture due to osteoporosis. Getting enough calcium into your diet can help prevent this from happening to you. But does that calcium need to come from a supplement? Meet Janet … Read more
I know I talk a lot about eating right, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising as part of an overall healthy lifestyle. That’s because I believe that all of these things can improve our longevity and independence no matter what our age. To me, these efforts translate to not having to take handfuls of costly … Read more
Tomorrow I enter my 4th post-op week of the surgery needed to repair my torn ACL and meniscus. This resulted from a hiking mishap back in October. I wanted to update you on the progress of my ACL recovery and some things I’m learning along the way. My Freedom and My Crutch My crutches were … Read more
Health professionals have been reminding us of the risks of dehydration for years now, and with good reason. Our bodies are more than 50% water. Reusable water bottles are one of the trendiest accessories for active folks so that we can easily keep ourselves hydrated without piling plastic into landfills. But even after buying a … Read more
This isn’t one of my regular blog posts where I talk about some topics specific to health and wellness, exercise and fitness, eating better, or a healthy mind and mind-set. This is a true life story – it’s my own story. And it’s happening right now. I want to tell you this story since you … Read more