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His Fitness Fix: Mark Mackovic
I lift weights, and I walk three to five miles a day. Sometimes I’ll stroll, sometimes I’ll challenge myself with intervals to vary it up. There’s no rhyme or reason in what I do; the key thing is just to do it.”. Where He Exercises: Mark has...
Is it too late to change your habits?
It can be said, “We live by our habits.” When we are standing still and start to walk, we almost always put one particular foot forward. Some start on the left foot, some on the right, but it’s almost always the same foot for each person. We are constantly performing acts unconsciously. We walk, we eat, and we do so much of what we do by habit, without thinking about it.
Makeup That Works For You
As we age, we may think our color and style choices for makeup are limited. But, this isn’t so, according to Stephani Jones, an aesthetician and makeup artist at Z Salon and Spa. “You can do a lot of things with your makeup,” Stephani says, “you just have to do them the best way for your skin.”
A Perfect Afternoon: The Café + Cave Hill Cemetery
Lunch Plus One is something to do with a friend or two or a relative for a simple outing. This Lunch Plus One combines a well-known local restaurant with the final resting place of well-known locals. The Lunch:. The Café. 731 Brent Street #102, Louisville. Open Everyday, 8am to 9pm.
Experience Thailand Through The Eyes Of A Local Chef
Rachael Reigelman has just returned from a ten-day whirlwind culinary tour of Thailand and she has the elephant pants to prove it. “I came home with 15 pairs,” she says, holding out the fabric around the hips to show them off. “Once I realized how cheap everything was at the markets, I was like ‘watch out!’ These were about three dollars a pair–I had no idea what I was in for–I love bargains!”
What Is Myofascial Release And How Can It Help Me?
The idea of a massage may conjure images of a relaxing day at the spa sipping cucumber water. However, massage is so much more than a luxury. It can also improve posture, relieve pain, and address chronic health issues. Fascia is a thin connective tissue throughout the body that links...
Today’s Taste: Summer Cauliflower Tabouli
Even though the end of summer is near, my garden is bursting with produce! I love making a meal from my freshly harvested veggies. Cauliflower Tabouli may sound intimidating, but it’s so simple and tasty you just have to try it yourself. INGREDIENTS. ¾ cauliflower head (riced) 1...
Solutions For a Smelly Situation
Those with dementia often forget to attend to personal hygiene, which includes changing their clothes, says Kayla Cook, owner of Caring Excellence. Kayla suggests establishing a routine where the clothes are laid out as a reminder and are changed at the same time each day. If your loved one needs help keeping her clothes fresh, assist her with laundry and clothes preparation.
Sip On This: Strawberry Mojito
3 tbsps sugar (use sweetener if you want to cut down on sugar) 6 strawberries (cut into small pieces) Aerated water (soda water or sparkling water) To begin making the Strawberry Mojito, place 4 or 5 small strawberry pieces in each glass and add 2-3 mint leaves on the top.
Eat This: Salmon With Mushroom Sauce
Few foods are naturally rich in vitamin D, but fish and mushrooms can be a good source. Below is a recipe to try if you’d like a dinner-time boost of this beneficial vitamin. Salmon with Mushroom Sauce. (modified from thekitchn.com) Ingredients:. • 4 (6 ounce) salmon filets. • 1...
I Retired: And I would be miserable if I did what others suggested
“Its name is Public Opinion. It is held in reverence. Some think it’s the voice of God. Loyalty to petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.” (Mark Twain) I retired after 31.5 years at hospice at the end of 2020. I was amazed...
Concierge Medicine: A Direct Line to Your Doctor
The landscape of medicine is constantly on the move. With all these fast shifts, there might be times you feel left behind in terms of the patient/doctor relationship. But what if there’s a way to reestablish that classic connection? This is what’s happening when it comes to concierge medicine.
The Benefits of Massage
The idea of a massage may conjure images of a relaxing day at the spa sipping cucumber water. However, massage is so much more than a luxury. It can also improve posture, relieve pain, and address chronic health issues. Types of Massage. There are several types of massage that serve...
Navigating End Of Life Care
While most people would agree that conversations about the end of life are essential, they are also inclined to approach the topic with dread. While our society celebrates all aspects of the beginning of life, we tend to shy away from details surrounding the end of it, and it’s uncommon to think of that time as a happy one. Ashleigh Skaggs is not only comfortable helping others navigate the end of their time on Earth, but also strives to make it a peaceful and meaningful experience. Ashleigh is an end-of-life navigator (aka a certified death doula) and owner of Morning Star End of Life Care. Why does she do the work? “The primary purpose of my job is to bring joy to the end of life,” Ashleigh says.
Meditation Is A Helpful Tool For Learning To Respond Versus React To Life
There is a difference between reacting to situations and responding to situations according to Dr. Mark Schirmer, director of psychological services at Norton Behavioral Health. “Reactions are more automatic and impulsive; a response is more deliberative.”. Taking the time to sit quietly and notice your thoughts can help you...
Volunteering: “I can do that.”
When you lay your head on your pillow tonight you may not think too much about your bed, but Tom Recktenwald does. He thinks about all the children in our city who don’t have a bed to sleep in each night. As president of the Louisville West Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Tom and his team of volunteers build and deliver beds to needy children in our area.
Stephen McCrocklin: What I Know Now
Stephen McCrocklin is co-founder and executive director of Langsford Learning Acceleration Centers in Louisville. He and his wife Claudia, co-founder and education director, are celebrating 30 years of teaching reading, spelling, writing, and comprehension and have helped over 4000 children and adults become better readers. How has your model changed?
What We’re Watching This Summer…
What everyone will be watching this summer is Stranger Things. Fans have had a pandemic-long break from their favorite show and are excited for its new season on Netflix, released in late May. This ‘80s-inspired sci-fi/horror series meets back up with Will, Eleven, and the gang as they explore the Upside Down once again.
Boost Overall Health With Vitamin D
When an Israeli study was published in February 2022, vitamin D made headlines. “Among individuals who had severe COVID, [researchers] did find some vitamin D deficiency in those patients,” says Nancy Fuller, APRN at Norton Healthcare. “This has led to the idea that perhaps vitamin D helps immune health as much as it helps the musculoskeletal system.” In her experience, Nancy has learned that people who don’t take a multivitamin or supplement have a fairly good chance of being in the low range or even deficient for vitamin D.
What’s On Your Bar Cart?
Pool parties, backyard barbeques, and patio time…ahhh summer is here A perfect companion for any summer shindig is a bar cart, and we’ve got some tips to get your bar cart summer ready. “For me, a mobile bar is a complement to any event. It moves with the...
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