Mini Pause #89: PEACE & LOVE for your ligaments
You asked for it: more on ligaments. My heart did a little pitter-patter when the response to my last Mini Pause was a resounding YES. Most people overlook them, but I love ligaments. They’re the unsung heroes that literally hold us together. While muscles are like a bouncy, eager puppy ready to play, your ligaments […]
My Secret to Maintaining Skin Health as I Age
As you age, especially during important transitions like perimenopause and menopause, your skin goes through some pretty major changes. Dryness, thinning, and wrinkles aren’t just common; they’re expected. It’s not just about your appearance, though. The way your skin ages can contribute to how the rest of your body ages. (1) Your skin is your […]
Mini Pause #88: Can vibration protect your bones and tendons?
Have you ever seen those vibrating platforms tucked away in the corner of the gym? It might look gimmicky, but I promise it’s not a shakeweight situation. Research shows that whole-body vibration (WBV) is actually a goldmine for your tendons, ligaments, and bones. I had one in my clinic for years, and it was a […]
How Eight Sleep’s Pod 5 Saved My Marriage and My Sanity
Ladies, we need to have an honest conversation about something that’s affecting 80% of menopausal women but somehow still feels taboo to discuss: hot flashes are stealing our sleep, our energy, and yes – they’re impacting our relationships. For two years, my husband and I had what I euphemistically called a “sleep divorce.” I’d moved […]
Mini Pause #87: The #1 Way Lifting Heavy Can Cause Injury (and How to Avoid It)
Muscle sure is having her moment on social media, isn’t she! “Lift heavy, ladies!” “Be a Muscle Mommy!” “Build that booty!” The cheerleading is loud, and I’m not going to pretend it isn’t motivating, but something gets lost in the noise: Strength isn’t just about muscle. When you pick up a weight, whether its a […]
Mini Pause #86: Are Weighted Vests a Scam? Part 3
Welcome to third instalment in our mini-series on weighted vests. So far, we have covered Osteoporosis & Bone Health and VO2/Caloric Expenditure. Today, we’re getting into strength and muscle growth. If you think I got nerdy on the last two issues, buckle up Bettys, because there are some really important distinctions we need to talk […]