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Find Some Exercise That You Can Enjoy!

Exercise has been shown to be a KEY factor in our brain health. There are many other suggestions for supplements and foods, but we know for SURE that keeping our cardiovascular health strong is essential for avoiding Alzheimer’s Disease and having a sharp and focused brain.
If you are saying you don’t like to exercise, find [...]

Strength Training Isn’t Just For Bodybuilders

The old idea that strength training is for body builders and women shouldn’t do it if they don’t want to get bigger is a huge myth!
Strength training is extremely important as part of any workout. It pays off in great emotional as well as physical benefits.
If you want to maintain your bone and muscle strength, [...]

Hiking for R and R: Mt Baker, WA

I’m just back to Phoenix after an amazing 6 weeks in Bellingham, WA…..cool weather, busy life with little children, and constant beauty!

This hike with three of my grandsons was a fun day….. landscape looks fake, doesn’t it?
We didn’t get to do any sled riding in the snow as we have at times in the past, [...]

Brain Food Popeye Smoothie

Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
Spinach, 2 or more cups
Water, about 1 cup water
Ginger, about a square inch of fresh, peeled
Ground flax seed, 2 Tablespoons (whole seeds do not allow absorption of nutrients)
L-Glutamine Amino Acid powder, 1 Tablespoon
Green Defense, super green foods powder, 1 scoop
Blueberres or 1/2 scoop of BerrySplash, mixed berry powdered drink mix with Acai Berry
Aria (powdered [...]

September Gathering Call - Finding Time For Fitness

Our September Gathering Call is this Monday, September 14.
This is an opportunity to meet with others who are facing similar challenges - what a wonderful support to know you are not alone!
Our focus this month is Finding Time For Fitness when there just doesn’t even seem to be time to breathe.
You’re invited to join others [...]