The author explores sustainable healthy aging, emphasizing a holistic approach that encompasses physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being. Key elements include having a purpose, balanced nutrition, regular movement, mental engagement, continuous learning, social connections, meaningful work, adequate rest, leisure, and a sense of spirituality. Small, manageable changes can foster lasting habits.
Category Archives: holistic-health
Exercise and GLP-1 Medications: Supporting Muscle, Bone, and Overall Health
As promised, here is my second article about lifestyle habits that can support your journey while taking GLP-1 medications. In my previous article, I shared my thoughts on nutrition. Today, we’re talking about exercise. Exercise is a specific type of physical activity that is structured and performed with a goal—in other words, your workouts. ButContinue reading “Exercise and GLP-1 Medications: Supporting Muscle, Bone, and Overall Health”
Optimizing Nutrition to Support GPL-1 Medications
You may have heard about GLP-1 medications, or perhaps you know someone who is using one and has experienced significant weight loss. GLP-1 medications can be a helpful tool for weight management. At the same time, food, movement, sleep, and stress management all play an important role in how you feel during treatment and inContinue reading “Optimizing Nutrition to Support GPL-1 Medications”
Crispy gnocchi with roasted tomatos, edamame and pesto
Do you like gnocchi? They are not my personal favorite… unless they are air fried. Then, the otherwise chewy and bland morsel becomes a crispy delicacy, maybe because it reminds me of fries 🙂 Anyway, I wanted to share this recipe I recently made. This was inspired by something I saw in the September 2026Continue reading “Crispy gnocchi with roasted tomatos, edamame and pesto”
Yoga for Digestive Health: Alleviating Discomfort Naturally
Who hasn’t experienced occasional stomach pain, slow digestion, or heartburn? And maybe has reached for an antiacid or another medication to help relieve these uncomfortable symptoms? Traditional yoga, rooted in Indian tradition, offers benefits that extend beyond physical exercise. One of these potential benefits is support for occasional digestive discomfort. However, it is important toContinue reading “Yoga for Digestive Health: Alleviating Discomfort Naturally”
