Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI
Kathi Casey-"The Healthy Boomer Body Expert" is a speaker,author,health and wellness coach AND a fellow Baby Boomer.Kathi knows how Boomer Bodies are changing and shares how to Age Well.Catch her TV show "To Your Health" in the Berkshires of Mass.
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Experienced, Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, Certified in Pilates from the Body College in Washington DC., Acu-Yoga from the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley California, and Physical Healing Intensive from Gandharva Sauls - Ancient AyervedicInterests
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Eating Fish Reduces the Incidence of Colon PolypsAnother study has come out to officially announce that women who eat fish at least three times a week have fewer polyps. Since colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related death in the US, this is big news.
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How to Make Healthy Fitness Goals that Boomers Will Stick To!Moderate exercise, on a regular basis, over the long term, is the best way to keep your body going strong, and I recommend choosing something that you love to do. How about Salsa lessons? Or maybe you've always wanted to play tennis, or swim?
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Love Yourself This Valentine’s DayI know this is not a topic in most February magazines, since Valentine’s Day is the day set aside each year to demonstrate love for another, but I feel it’s time has come. It’s not possible to know true love for another unless you love yourself.
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5 Tips to Help Prevent Holiday Weight GainI’m not going to suggest that we skip Holiday parties an events, in fact, just the opposite.The older I get, the more I realize how important these holiday rituals are for our emotional and spiritual health.What I will suggest is minimize your weight gain
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Menopause Insomnia – is it Possible to Get a Good Night’s Sleep?Have faith, there’s an easy technique that works, and you don’t need a second mortgage on your home to pay for it; I’m sure this will help you find those much needed zzz’s. This tip is my number one recommendation for Boomer women insomniacs!
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Baby Boomer Insomniacs – Help is on the Way!Are you one of the 20 million Americans who feel that it’s become “the norm”, as well as a frequent topic of conversation at parties and events, that in this day and age it’s impossible for anyone over 40 to get a good night’s sleep? Help is here at last!
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Laughter is the Best Medicine for Anti-Aging!I have a very contagious laugh, and I have always loved to make others laugh as well, but only in recent years have I understood that it’s helping us stay healthy.
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How to Simplify Our Busy Baby Boomer Lives!Most of the Baby Boomers that I know are either continuing in their jobs because their retirement funds are not quite there yet, or starting new businesses, or taking care of grandkids or elderly parents. This can lead to a lot of STRESS!
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What Boomer Women Should Know About Breast CancerThe American Cancer Society expects that 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2011, 57,650 new cases of CIS (the non-invasive form of breast cancer), and that about 39,520 women will die from breast cancer. That’s too many!
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Fast Stress Relief for Baby BoomersWalking, and swimming are excellent ways to reduce stress.April's National Stress Awareness Month, so I'd like to share a few really simple techniques.In today's fast paced society, stress is inevitable, but we CAN change our reaction to daily stressors. -
4 Hour Diets, 8 Minute Workouts - What Next?There is so much news today about nutrition. A new food pyramid, Tim Ferris' book "The 4 Hour Body" hit the market, headlines everywhere talking about 8 minute fitness plans or another "new"carbohydrate restricting diet. An endless onslaught --
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Natural Alternatives to Drugs and MedicationI read today of another drug that was approved by the FDA, has been widely prescribed by physicians, and NOW they are finding dangerous side effects.Darvocet and Darvon,both containing propoxyphene are being pulled off the market.
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Best Moisturizer for Dry Skin in WinterWinter's wind and the dry heat inside our homes can dry us out both inside and out. For our outer body, a soothing facial massage may be just what the doctor ordered. Gently massaging your face with an herb infused oil tones your skin.
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Making New Year's Resolutions Stick!January is a time of "resolving." Start a new fitness or diet plan, write that book, or start a new business. Maybe this is the year you sell your home and downsize. Whatever new path you decide to tread this year, you CAN stick to your resolutions.
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Baby Boomers Alone at the Holidays '" Coping with Grief, Finding JoyEvery family tradition has a memory attached it's tough to think of being alone now. Here are a few suggestions for coping with your grief through finding the joy of today while keeping safe the wonderful memories of holidays past.
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Benefits of Moderate Alcohol Consumption '" Baby Boomers Want to Know!Is drinking harmful or beneficial and how much is good/bad for me? The French eat plenty of high fat foods, but enjoy less heart disease.-is it the antioxidant benefits of red wine? Well, it may not be!
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Drink Tea to Prevent a Stroke!Good news for all of us tea-totalers- Drinking tea may reduce your risk for stroke by 21% or more! According to The American Heart Association, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke.
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Slash Stress '" Hug Your Lover!Have you heard? Hugging before a stressful situation reduces the level of harmful stress hormones released into our bodies. This is good news for Americans since Heart Disease which is the number one killer of both men and women in the US today.
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The Amazing Benefits of Laughter!Another study found that laughing while watching a comedy increases the dilation of blood vessels by one-fifth.This is great news for anyone at risk for heart disease.Now you can keep your blood vessels open and flowing with laughter instead of a pill!
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Hormone Replacement Therapy RisksA recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has the news media in a frenzy once again causing much controversy!
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Vitamin D Boosts Immunity and Brain Function!According to studies done by scientists at Oregon State University, Vitamin D encourages the expression of a gene that has antimicrobial properties. How cool is that? Our body has it's own antimicrobial force!
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What is a Health Coach and How Can They Help You?Just as anyone looking to improve their golf game, or compete in a triathlon, would hire a coach for best results, the same professional services are available to help you achieve better health and wellness.
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Breast Cancer Prevention FoodsLifestyle habits play a significant role in risks associated with breast cancer, especially if you have a family history of the disease. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are a few foods which can help prevent breast cancer.
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How to Avoid Hip ReplacementsIs it possible to slow down the onset of the symptoms of aging, like hip replacements? My answer is an emphatic YES! I am healthier and more flexible at 58 than I was at 20 and you can be too!
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How to Avoid Knee ReplacementsHave you noticed that your knees are a little stiff and sore when you try to get up off the couch? Don't worry; you can avoid expensive knee replacement surgery by starting now to take better care of your joints and bones. It's easier than you think!
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Tips on Alzheimer's PreventionEver wonder why your balance declines at around the same time as memory issues arise? Here are the best exercises for promoting good blood flow to the brain, encouraging growth of new brain cells, lowering your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease.
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Best Fat Loss Workout and Shopping 101Research shows that high-intensity, short duration cardio intervals help your body burn excess pounds quicker.Be patient, the fat doesn't melt overnight.You didn't wake up one morning with ten extra pounds - don't expect it to come off that fast!
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Can You Really Lose Weight While Lying on the Couch Watching TV?Here's a simple exercise that anyone can do while lying on the couch at the end of your long hard day. This exercise builds lean muscle in your legs and lean muscle burns 12 times more of the calories consumed than fat!
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How to Prevent Your Sciatic Nerve Pain from Becoming a Frequent VisitorAre you tired of that Sciatic Nerve Pain that keeps returning and returning like an unwanted house guest? The excruciating pain that comes with your Sciatica is no picnic, and you deserve to be pain free!
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Some Activities Can Exacerbate Sciatic Nerve PainThere are definitely activities that exacerbate Sciatic Nerve pain. Running, biking, and tennis are the most common. All of these fun sports shorten the muscles surrounding your sciatic nerve. Here is an easy prevention tip.
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Are You Looking for a Really Good Exercise that Will Bring Relief from Your Sciatic Nerve Pain?Do you want relief from that excruciating pain which doesn't include expensive medication? Here's an exercise that I consider one of the best for bringing relief from Piriformis Syndrome or Sciatic Nerve pain.
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Are You Looking for Remedies for Menopausal Hot Flashes?Exercise can help to relieve hot flashes and my favorite combines a Pilates abdominal exercise with an acupressure point that is known to reduce hot flashes, relieve neck and shoulder tension and reduce headaches.
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Relieve Your Hot Flashes and Night Sweats FastDuring menopause, 3 out of 4 women have intense hot flashes. I was one of those 3 women, but I was looking for non-invasive and drug free solutions. Hormone replacement therapy was not on my list of things to try. Here is a good natural option.
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Proven, Natural Relief of Menopausal Hot FlashesIn 1975, Dr. Herbert Benson discovered what he called "The Relaxation Response." In hiss study, 90% of the women found relief from menopausal hot flashes. The best part of this study in my opinion is that his technique is a proven natural solution.
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Is Your Sciatic Nerve Pain Stopping You from Exercising?Is Sciatic Nerve Pain in your lower back or legs preventing you from keeping up with your exercise routine? Don't worry '" Here's a relaxation technique that is truly the best when it comes to Piriformis Syndrome or Sciatic Nerve pain relief.
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Is Your Sciatic Nerve Pain Keeping You Up at Night?Here's a technique that will bring relief from your sciatic nerve pain, and help you get those much needed zzz's, so that you can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start your day.
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Natural Remedies for Your Hot FlashesAre you wondering if there is anything short of HRT that you can do to reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes associated with menopause and peri-menopause? Natural relief is not as difficult as you may think!
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How Pilates Can Bring Relief from Your Sciatic Nerve PainHas your doctor recommended taking Pilates or Yoga to help your Sciatic Nerve pain and you looked at him like he had nine heads? Don't worry,he's not crazy. Pilates is one of the best exercise programs for learning better posture and spinal alignment.
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Looking for Relief from Sciatic Nerve Pain that Radiates All the Way Down Your Leg?Is Sciatic Nerve Pain in your lower back preventing you from enjoying life? Do you want to find relief from the pain and get back to business as usual? Relief is on the way with an easy exercise to stop your Piriformis Syndrome or Sciatic Nerve pain.
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Do You Want Quick Relief from Your Hot Flashes and Night Sweats?Have the night sweats & mood swings that came with menopause, overstayed their welcome, and made you hot under the collar? Relief is here - a breathing technique that reduces mood swings, lowers blood pressure, relieves hot flashes so you can sleep!
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Quick Menopause Weight Gain Relief at Last!Looking for quick relief from that stubborn menopausal weight gain that doesn't require hours in the gym? Don't worry '" quick relief is on the way! Try this fun technique for weight loss and laugh those pounds off!
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Oh, Yes You Can Find Relief from Post Menopausal Weight Gain!I've seen women starving themselves yet, they can't lose this menopausal weight and they're frustrated. There is much confusing information out there on diet and exercise, and I know what has worked for me and for my clients.
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Is Sciatic Nerve Pain Causing You to Fear Long Distance Travel?Afraid of planes trains and automobiles because you suffer from Sciatic Nerve pain? Quick relief is easier than you think!
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Can't Sit Comfortably Due to Sciatic Nerve Pain?Are you having Sciatic Nerve pain in your lower back that sometimes radiates down your leg and you find it impossible to sit down comfortably? Relief from your sciatic nerve pain is here!
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Looking for Menopause Weight Gain Solutions?Are you frustrated because no matter how much you diet or how hard you work, you just can't seem to take that extra menopausal weight gain off? Cheer up '" I have solutions that don't cost a penny or involve expensive medications!
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The Best Relief of Hot Flashes and Night SweatsYoga inversions can bring a shudder to some women who are frightened of them, but don't worry, I'm not going to tell you that you need to stand on your head to get relief from your hot flashes! Here's an easy Yoga Inversion.
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Looking for Natural Menopause Weight Gain Relief?Are you looking for relief from that stubborn menopausal weight gain? Confused by the overload of information out there on diet and exercise? Smile, natural relief is here!
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Melt Away Holiday Stress and Enjoy Macy's Parade and Your Thanksgiving Pie!Holidays can be a stressful time for many people. This article discusses four techniques to reduce holiday stress, so you'll get more enjoyment from your holidays.
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What Do Oktoberfest, Breast Cancer, Popcorn and Halloween Have in Common?Oktoberfest, National Popcorn Popping Month,Energy Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Month have one thing in common, ways to incorporate new routines for good health.
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5 Fun Tips for Enjoying a Long and Healthy LifeFun fitness tips designed to prevent the multitude of medical problems associated with heart disease, such as high blood pressure, stroke, high cholesterol, and heart attack.
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Halfway Through the Year - Have You Met Your Healthy Living Goals?Revisiting fitness goals set in January helps us get back on track. Fitness trainer and wellness coach Kathi Casey offers tips to help re-inivigorate you and your desire to live a more healthy lifestyle.
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Why Pro Golfers Are Using Pilates to Improve Their GameTiger Woods, Annika Sorenstam, and Camilo Villegas all will tell you that Pilates has improved their golf game and here's why.
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April is Earth Month: Four Tips for Keeping Yourself and the Planet HealthyAlternative energies, global warming, baby boomers growing their own organic vegetables, drivers riding bikes around town due to cost of gas are recent headlines. Here are my tips for better health, & reducing dependence on foreign oil.
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5 Easy Steps to Better Heart HealthPreventing heart disease is easier than you think. Laughter really IS the best medicine.
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End Chronic Lower Back Pain Now Without MedicationYou're not alone in your back pain. According to the American Chiropractic Assoc., 85% of us have low back pain at any given time. The good news is that in a few min. each day, you can break this pattern.
