If you have arthritis or another condition that causes joint inflammation, you may be wondering if there is anything you can eat, or avoid, to help ease discomfort. According to the Arthritis Foundation, the answer is yes! Although there is no diet cure for arthritis, certain foods have been shown to fight inflammation, strengthen bones and boost the immune system. Adding these foods to your Continue Reading
Archives for June 2017
NEW! Senior/Boomer exercise classes start July 11 in Durham
I am so excited to announce a new exercise class that I am launching in Durham, N.C.! This program is a collaboration between myself and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to benefit the community. The class is called Arthritis Relief Exercise. While these classes are targeted to Boomers and Seniors, adults of any age or physical ability are welcome. Please see this page for all of the details and Continue Reading
Does eating at night actually cause weight gain?
According to new research from the University of Pennsylvania, eating late at night could be worse for your health than you might think. Compared to eating earlier in the day, prolonged delayed eating can increase weight, insulin, and cholesterol levels, and negatively affect fat metabolism, and hormonal markers implicated in heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems, according to Continue Reading
Community comes together to support the fight against cancer
On Friday, June 2, I was proud to join hundreds of other community members in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Orange County, at the Ruritan Club in Efland, N.C. This was my first time participating in a Relay For Life, though it's something I'd been wanting to do for a while. I'm all about efforts that incorporate walking and a good cause -- especially one that has affected my Continue Reading