Since I’ve had arthritis, I am always looking for new ways to control pain and inflammation. Since I am more than middle-aged and less active, I could certainly stand to peel away the pounds. Best of all, when you lose weight, it puts less pressure on your joints, and in my case, I don’t feel […]
Five Things to Avoid When Strength Training
I have just started strength training again and I am working with five-pound weights and resistance bands. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, strength training exercises done two to three days a week, build muscle strength and muscle mass while preserving bone density, independence, and vitality with age. It also has the ability to […]
Are You Eating Junk Food to Calm Your Nerves?
There is more than enough going on in the world to make you a nervous wreck. There are meals to make, shuttling kids to school, commuting to your job, and dealing with some wild and crazy people along the way. I read too much online news. Of course, the news contains stories of crime, war, […]
Nutritious Meals to Relieve Arthritis Pain
I am a person who likes to stay on top of things, so as my arthritis continues to get worse, I’ve been researching ways I can experience less pain, that doesn’t involve medication. Cooking nutritious meals is certainly high on my list, and I don’t want to give up the foods that I love. Does […]
Get Off the Yo-Yo Dieting Bandwagon
One of the important aspects of managing arthritis pain is maintaining a normal weight. It is easier to move your joints, and you have more energy to power through your day. According to Dr. Michael Christoper Sobieraj, “losing even just a small amount of weight can improve the health and function of your joints, not […]
How to Be Successful on the Paleo Diet
When you’re not eating healthy foods, you may be stressed out because you’re breathing harder and don’t have as much energy to do the things you enjoy. Exercising is harder because excess weight can put too much pressure on your knees and feet. My arthritis feels a lot better when I am eating more protein. […]
Paleo Meal Prep Made Simple
Time to talk about diets again. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard the word “diet,” I would be a rich woman. I have also gone on my fair share of diets, and some were successful and others were a big bust. There is certainly a lot of buzz about the Paleo […]
Five Good Sources of Protein
Remove featured image I’ve always been a heavy exerciser. Now that I’m 71, and walking is more difficult, I ride my stationary bike and lift weights daily. Exercising has helped me control my weight, keep my cholesterol in check, and give me the energy to power through the day. So, I was surprised last […]
Four Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercising
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “72 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. The agency also reports that almost 23 percent of overweight and 31 percent of obese Americans have doctor-diagnosed arthritis”. That adds up to a lot of people whose joints could feel better by shedding extra pounds. That […]
Five Ways to Deal with Diet Obstacles
Who isn’t on a diet these days? There are temptations everywhere you look. Going out to eat is a popular pastime, and the food is so good you don’t mind eating a larger portion. When I worked in offices, someone would bring donuts at least once a week. We should have had prizes for the […]
