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For Your Self Esteem - Dr. Joe Rubino

As you know, I love sharing opportunities for learning and support!
I am writing to invite you to an extraordinary teleseminar series,
“Profound Paths to Health, Healing and Happiness.”
We are in the 2nd week of the “Profound Paths to Health, Healing and Happiness” Fall 2009 teleseminar series, and an empowering conversation with Dr. Joe Rubino. An internationally [...]

Strength Training Isn’t Just For Bodybuilders

The old idea that strength training is for body builders and women shouldn’t do it if they don’t want to get bigger is a huge myth!
Strength training is extremely important as part of any workout.  It pays off in great emotional as well as physical benefits.
If you want to maintain your bone and muscle strength, [...]

Hiking for R and R: Mt Baker, WA

I’m just back to Phoenix after an amazing 6 weeks in Bellingham, WA…..cool weather, busy life with little children, and constant beauty!

This hike with three of my grandsons was a fun day….. landscape looks fake, doesn’t it?
We didn’t get to do any sled riding in the snow as we have at times in the past, [...]

Brain Food Popeye Smoothie

Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
Spinach, 2 or more cups
Water, about 1  cup water
Ginger, about a square inch of fresh, peeled
Ground flax seed, 2 Tablespoons (whole seeds do not allow absorption of nutrients)
L-Glutamine Amino Acid powder,  1 Tablespoon
Green Defense, super green foods powder, 1 scoop
Blueberres or 1/2 scoop of BerrySplash, mixed berry powdered drink mix with Acai Berry
Aria (powdered [...]

September Gathering Call - Finding Time For Fitness

Our September Gathering Call is this Monday, September 14.
This is an opportunity to meet with others who are facing similar challenges - what a wonderful support to know you are not alone!
Our focus this month is Finding Time For Fitness when there just doesn’t even seem to be time to breathe.
You’re invited to join others [...]

Answers to questions often asked about Alzheimer’s

Some 5.3 million Americans develop Alzheimer’s disease, accounting for between 50 percent and 70 percent of all cases of dementia — a term covering various causes of loss of memory and intellectual functioning.

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that is eventually fatal, making it the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States.

The biggest-known risk factor [...]

The Skinny On Elliptical Machines

Physical exercise is one element that has absolutely been proven to improve our brain functioning.  This is due to the increased blood flow to the brain, giving it the nutrients needed for optimal performance.

Outdoor hiking is great when the weather is wonderful.  And to make it easy to be consistent with exercise, we need to [...]

Fre.e Alzheimer’s Gathering Call - Up Your Energy Level Now!

What a great way for women who have a parent with Alzheimer’s to connect, learn, and support each other!
It’s Monday evening at 6:30 Pacific Time/ 9:30 Eastern Time on a telephone bridge line where we can all talk together.
Our focus for August is   “Up Your Energy Level Now!”
Expect to learn ways to improve your physical, [...]

Family Challenges Wreaking Havoc on Your Body?

When we are in the midst of family challenges and our whole being needs it most, we are often inclined to bypass the things that can support us in being fully engaged in our lives.
How often have you decided that there just isn’t time for even a short workout, walk,  or run?
Or there just isn’t [...]

Simple Strategies For Times of Family Challenge

What I have to share with you are the strategies I developed at
each stage of my life that enabled me to move forward and
make a difference in the world.
You may already know that  my mom is in an Alzheimer’s
Care Center.  She was diagnosed over three years ago and has been on
hospice now for seven months.
What [...]

Connect With Suzanne
An Easy Make Ahead Recipe For Mashed Potato Casserole

January 4, 2010
by: Suzanne Holman • Alzheimer's, Recipes, family

Springerle Cookie Baking Tradition Continues

January 2, 2010
by: Suzanne Holman • Recipes, family, grandchildren

EGG CASSEROLE for New Year’s Brunch

December 31, 2009
by: Suzanne Holman • Recipes

Brain Food Popeye Smoothie

September 10, 2009
by: Suzanne Holman • Alzheimer's, Brain, Getting Fit, Recipes, green smoothie, nutrition