I talk to a lot of women between the ages of 40 and 65+, and the most common complaint I hear is, “I’ve tried everything, but I can’t seem to lose weight!” I have a few questions about that.  First of all, have you truly tried “everything?”  Or do you keep going back to same old diet that failed you in the past?  Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is...

  November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and while I think we’re all pretty aware of what diabetes is, what you need to know is that it’s spiraling out of control in the US (and many other countries). According to the CDC, as of 2017 over 100 million Americans (that’s nearly one out of three of us) has diabetes or pre-diabetes (elevated blood glucose).  Between 1990 and 2013, US diabetes rates skyrocketed by an incredible 71...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, office and administrative support jobs make up the single largest occupational group in the US. And although most office employees think of their jobs as a way to earn a living and a step on their career path, what many don’t realize is that office jobs may also jeopardize your health! Numerous studies have linked sedentary jobs to increased rates of obesity, back pain, heart disease, Type 2...

  August is National Wellness Month. Our local baseball team was in the spirit, and invited me to exhibit at their “Health and Wellness Day” event yesterday.  But based upon what I observed, it looked like lots of people didn’t get the memo. Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m not a party pooper.  When you’re at an event like that, it’s fun to indulge in a hot dog, popcorn, pizza or whatever your favorite stadium food...

Our fears of spiders, snakes and public speaking don’t even come close to our fear of smelling bad. Just look at the L-O-N-G aisles in the stores devoted to soaps, body washes, shampoos, lotions and deodorants.  In 2018 people in the US spent nearly $90 billion on personal and beauty care products! While those products may temporarily help cover up body odor, alas, unless you address the underlying causes of your stink, it will return....

  I'd like to talk to you today about a certain “attitude” that affects millions of people and leads to a variety of serious health problems and even early death. I’ll call it “I-hate-to-exercise-itis!” I swear some people would rather lie in a bed of spiders and snakes than to work up a good sweat on a regular basis. And that's a shame because regular exercise has SO many outstanding health benefits! Here are 10...