I’ve been single most of my life – and a single mom on top of that. Not complaining, not lamenting, not wishing it different. Just setting the stage. Because when you’re the only adult in the room, you learn very quickly that you are the cavalry, the logistics department, and the emotional support animal all … Read more
If you live with chronic pain, you may already know how deeply it can affect daily life. Pain doesn’t just live in the body – it can influence mood, energy, sleep, and even how safe or relaxed you feel in yourself. Many women tell me they’ve tried a wide range of treatments. Some help a … Read more
A new study has found something both sobering and empowering: where you live can influence your risk of developing dementia. Researchers found that people living in disadvantaged neighborhoods face a higher risk – even when income, education, and occupation are similar to others in better neighborhoods. That’s not an easy message to hear. But it’s … Read more
Many women, especially those of us over 60, are used to putting other people first. We care for partners, aging parents, grandchildren, and friends. We push through fatigue. We explain away aches, coughs, and changes in our bodies as “just getting older.” But research shows that this instinct to minimize our symptoms – combined with … Read more
Not all health threats are obvious. Many medical conditions progress quietly for years before symptoms appear. For adults over 60, these silent dangers can reduce both quality of life and lifespan if they go unnoticed. The good news is that by staying alert, getting regular checkups, and adopting healthy habits, you can protect yourself and … Read more
People often assume that because I’m a Doctor of Naturopathy, I’m “anti-medicine.” They imagine that I always choose herbs over hospitals, green drinks over scans, and natural therapies over doctors. Not true at all. There is a place for both natural medicine and conventional medicine – and the real wisdom comes in knowing which to … Read more
Disease prevention is far superior to the best treatments. By the time a serious illness is diagnosed, treatment can be complex, costly, and disruptive. That’s why regular health screenings are so important – especially after age 60, when risks for heart disease, cancer, and other chronic conditions rise. Here are the essential tests that can … Read more
Aging. It happens to us all, if we are lucky enough I suppose. The effects of aging are unavoidable. So, it is in our best interest to confront our aging bodies and educate ourselves about the changes that occur. While there is nothing we can do to stop aging, in and of itself, there are … Read more
When my mother was 75, she went in for her regular eye exam expecting the usual: stronger lenses, thicker glasses, and another reminder that this was “just part of aging.” Instead, her doctor blinked in surprise – her prescription actually needed to be lowered. Her eyes had grown stronger. I wasn’t all that surprised. She’d … Read more
I’ve noticed that a startling number of Baby Boomers I’ve known through the years have died from a chronic disease. It may be that I notice it more because I’ve friended them on Facebook. You get to know every detail about a person that way. We Must Face the Reality of Chronic Illness I’ve seen … Read more