And on the Matter of Women’s Health – Mama Still Knows Best

Meet Dr. Mom at the University of Texas

Where would be without the wisdom of women who have gone before us…been there, done that and probably wrote a couple of songs about it. Whether she was our mother, grandmother, TV mother, or like-a-mother those tidbits, nuggets, and pearls of wisdom she passed on were valuable in helping to shape the women we are.… >> Continue Reading

All Risk No Reward: When Boomer Women Sacrifice Self-Care for Caregiving

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My mother, born the youngest of nine, is now the only surviving sibling. Several years ago, she became the caregiver to her eldest brother and his wife, when declining health made it difficult for them to care for themselves, and impossible for them to care for each other.  Driving an hour and a half each… >> Continue Reading

Fitness 101: Keeping it Simple for Women Over 40

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Who doesn’t admire a mature woman who glows from the inside out in a state of vibrant good health? We’ve all seen her; poised and confident with a beautiful head of silver hair, radiant skin and great posture. Vitality oozes from her very being and yes, we understand that it can only be achieved systematically… >> Continue Reading

Menopause: The 2nd Puberty Mom May Have Forgotten to Tell Us About

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As a young girl, having a woman in your life to help you navigate adolescence is vital. Someone to explain the changes that are and will take place in your body; to talk to you candidly about the “birds and the bees” and to help you set boundaries as you mature into adulthood. Not being… >> Continue Reading

The Day Cancer Came to Sunday Dinner

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If you’ve not been fortunate enough to enjoy a Sunday dinner at my mom’s house… you haven’t really lived. Don’t let her 4’10”, 95 lb frame, or the fact that she doesn’t have her own HGTV cooking show fool you – Ruth is a culinary GENIUS. I’m convinced, in fact, that my first husband married… >> Continue Reading

To Smoothie or Not to Smoothie? That Is The Question

I’ve recently developed an addiction for McDonalds’ Wild Berry Smoothie, many weeks consuming at least one every day. But being somewhat conscious of the things I put into my body, I decided it was time to take a closer look at this new object of my affection. The commercial for the fruity, frothy, come-to-me drink… >> Continue Reading

Waiting to Die: How Breaking A Hip Gave Her New Passion For Life

Wait! Did I just hear this correctly? Did this smart, capable, physically able woman just tell me she had been sitting around waiting to die? I just got off the phone with the mother of a good friend. She was just settling in from her morning physical therapy session, and I was quite surprised to… >> Continue Reading

Self Breast Exams Saved Her Life – TWICE

I’ve had the awesome pleasure of interviewing some amazing women; women who have touched my life profoundly and changed me forever. Legally blind her entire life Donna  W. Hill is one such woman. Donna is a very driven and talented musician, advocate for blind Americans, and 19 year breast cancer survivor. This is Donna’s story…… >> Continue Reading

Tonoa’s Tip to Fire Up That 40 Plus Metabolism

With warmer weather approaching everyone wants to shed that winter weight to get bare arm and bikini ready, right? Well, lately I’ve been noticing my friend Tonoa Bond has been posting a daily “Get Healthy Weight Loss Tip” on her Facebook page, with some really mouth watering, delicious looking meals. But it was Tonoa’s post… >> Continue Reading

Myth or Reality: Salt’s Bad Rap Revealed

No one would believe me when I’d try to tell them. Many years ago I asked my doctor about salt intake. He explained that as a woman in good health, I could continue to enjoy salt with no problem. In fact, he went on to explain that salt was something I absolutely wanted to have… >> Continue Reading