Wellness

Mexico Wellness Retreat 2011

Mexico Wellness Retreat 2011

Culture, Health & Healing: A Shamanic Journey to Wellness Cuernavaca, Mexico March 24-29, 2011 (20 – Continuing Education Units Offered) Casa Del Toro, in association with the Integral Health and Training Institute will lovingly and thoughtfully guide you through a 5-day transformative journey toward Health and Wellness in Cuervavaca, the City of Eternal Spring. This highly...

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World Alzheimer’s Day set for 9/21/2010

World Alzheimer’s Day set for 9/21/2010

Did you know that 35 million people worldwide are living with dementia? With an estimated 5.3 million people living with Alzheimer’s in the United States alone, it is highly likely that you or others you know have been affected by this very difficult disease.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “every 71 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer’s.”...

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Managing Your Weight Made Easy!

Managing Your Weight Made Easy!

Each week I scour the internet looking for articles and tools that I believe will support you in successfully reaching your health and fitness goals.  One site that has consistently provided good, sound information is WebMD.  I find this site to offer a wealth of useful tips and content in the areas of fitness, nutrition and wellness.  Of course, it is important to note that I use this and...

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Twitter Talk: Strength Training for Older Adults

Twitter Talk: Strength Training for Older Adults

A Fit Second Half features Daily Twitter Talk on Twitter!  On any given day, I will focus all my daily tweets on a specific subject that impacts the health and wellness of Older Adults.  This page will serve as a collection of some of those posts and answers to questions from my twitter buddies.  Check back often for updates! Strength Training – March 30, 2010 Q: @JudeLaBarre: How can I...

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Finally! The Answers to Your Questions.

Finally! The Answers to Your Questions.

Don’t let your question go unanswered! Just Ask. Have you ever wondered what is the best exercise for toning your arms?  Or have you been confused if you should stretch before or after your workout?  Maybe you’re wondering how many calories you should consume each day?   And is diet soda really as bad as they say?  There is wealth of exercise and nutrition information at our...

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Age and Fitness from a New Perspective

Age and Fitness from a New Perspective

A Fit Second Half™ (formerly Power-Plus Fitness) is on a mission to guide you, as an older adult, to recognize your POWER to “live fit in the second half of life!”  The challenge I propose is for you to approach aging from a new paradigm.  It is a pattern for living that directly impacts your quality of life and thus puts health and wellness at the forefront of your daily life. ...

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