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Vibrating foam rollers before and after a workout. I HATE using foam rollers – and unfortunately, I am just the person to whom trainers and physical therapists recommend them. For those of you who are loose like Gumby, you have…
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An alternative method to reduce pain, stress and other ailments. There is something slightly sadistic about wanting to lay on a bed of nails…. Acupressure is a favorite treatment of mine to relieve aches and pains. It’s a traditional Chinese…
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Take your stretches before exercise to the next level. Static stretching is the type of stretching I have done for years, before and after every workout, and maybe you have as well. It consists of holding a single position for…
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Frustrations and senses of loss are growing… Early one morning this summer, as I rode a horse down a narrow road, I saw a truck barreling in my direction. I signaled to the driver to slow down with a wave…
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Relief from pain, insomnia, anxiety and more? Ear seeding seems to be the latest wellness trend. It has been around for years but is now seeing a resurgence thanks to Instagram and other popular social media sites. Ear seeds are…
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Strength, stretching, relaxation – the antidote to so much desk and screen time. Almost every day this summer, I have gone to my friend’s pool and several of us have worked out with water ‘dumbbells and noodles’. We stay at…
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All hand sanitizers are NOT created equal. During the worst of the pandemic, in and around New York City where I was quarantining, I couldn’t buy enough hand sanitizer. I only bought ones that contained 60% or more of isopropyl…
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Know what chemicals are in your home. Chemicals are added to foods, cosmetics and household products. Many manufacturers have words on their packaging that are meaningless but lead consumers to believe that the product will be safer than others. These…
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Staying in touch when you can’t visit. My mother is 99 years old and going strong. She lives in a retirement community in Maryland. Maryland took early precautions when COVID-19 descended and visitors were prohibited at the end of the…
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