Have you jumped onto the popular Vitamin D bandwagon? Most likely, if you have visited your doctor recently and blood tests were ordered, a recommendation was made for this previously less-than-routine lab work (specifically, 25-Hydroxy Vit C, Calciferol, Total D2 & D3). My health care professional passionately suggested it. (She is actually an FNP – … Read more
I recently experienced back pain while on a multi-day trip. Was it from too much driving? Hefting luggage? Dehydration? Hotel treadmill? Extended conference sitting? A poor-quality mattress? Everything combined? Who knows? But it was unexpected, and my hours were tightly scheduled ones in which I took little time to improve my condition. I should know … Read more
A friend recently sent me an article which proclaimed that a blogger won’t be healthier or happier based on how many posts he/she writes or how many followers they have. Well, well. I sighed. Then I immediately thought . . . I’d be way happier with more readers. But I digress. The shared article wasn’t … Read more
Note from drb: As my regular readers have recognized, I strive for variety in my blog (and in life). Considering that, I thought that you would enjoy hearing from a totally new voice once in a while. As such, I have invited another writer, Wayne Morgan, to share a post on Aging with Pizzazz. [See … Read more
Before the winter ends, I thought you might like to read about a cost-savings tip hopefully useful year-long. I came upon it by chance. The difference in price between a home-made vs. packaged product is substantial; but either way, the health advantage is worth consideration. I sought a quick hot drink one evening, but didn’t … Read more
I love the small steps I can take in life to improve myself or decrease risks of ill health and injury. Let me rephrase that: I love them only when they are small. The smaller, the better. Teeny, best. This does not mean that I don’t attempt more significant changes, but success with the more … Read more