Our Health Blog
Shoulders Are a Climber’s Achilles Heel
How come so many climbers develop shoulder problems? Almost all my friends, most of whom have been climbing for years if not decades, have been sidelined by acute or chronic shoulder injuries at times. I’m [...]
Why Is It So Hard to Lose Weight?
Weight gain is a common concern among women approaching and passing into menopause. It can feel like the whole world is conspiring against you, and no diet seems to be making a dent. What’s going [...]
Honing Your Fertility Awareness
There are at least three good reasons for honing awareness of your natural fertility: It can help you get pregnant more easily; it can help you avoid pregnancy naturally; and it can provide a treasure [...]
Hashimoto’s: Your Thyroid Under Attack
Women are eight times more likely to develop autoimmune thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto’s, than men. The diagnosis is usually made in their thirties or forties. So, what’s in the name? Autoimmunity means that your [...]
Stress Relief From Mother Nature
If you feel anxious and stressed, take a deep breath. Really! A sense of overwhelm, feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as nervous exhaustion are extremely common. Most of us experience them in one [...]
Caring For Your Lymphatic System
Most people have only a vague notion of what their lymphatic system is or does, so I decided to provide an overview of this marvel of your anatomy and physiology, along with a few tips [...]