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Annual Gift Guide for Health and Wellness in 2015
Top of the list again this year. If you love the outdoors, Bay Nature Magazine is a gift that gives all year long. If you have a skeleton, Dr. Lani’s Bone Health book is a must read. I waited to read...
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Ecology Cooking: How To Avoid The Biggest Mistakes In The Kitchen
Great Post about how to cook broccoli and other kitchen tips. 11 minute video that I loved and share with my AdventureBuddies I’ve ruined many a batch of long beans until I learned this method and now...
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Pole Care
Take good care of your poles and they’ll take good care of you. When your poles get dirty – wipe them down. When your poles get wet – take them apart and let them dry overnight. morning dew, fog, rain,...
View ArticleHiking Etiquette – Listening to nature
I was MORTIFIED the other day when hiking with a regular hiking group. We started at Muir Woods and I wanted to go ahead to warm up before our climb. Plus, the quiet of Muir Woods early in the morning...
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Blister Prevention
Whether you’re walking The Camino or just day hiking, blisters can ruin your day/week/journey. Here are some tips: Sock liners – for more challenging hikes, I use compression socks as my sock liners....
View ArticleSpinal Articulation for Low Back Pain or Discomfort
Do you do bridges? If so, chances are that you’re not really doing your low back a huge favor, UNLESS you are doing them really well. Try this 5 part series and see if you can heal or relieve back...
View ArticleMindfulness prevents falls
This is the exercise I teach at all my mobility classes because it encourages and enhances mindfulness. Mindfulness is the syncing of the brain with the body. As our body slows and our brain speeds...
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Glacier National Park Animals – 3 of 3
Here’s the 3rd Glacier post – Animals. We did not see moose or bear, but others did and we had some other great sightings of animals during our journey to Glacier National Park. a female goldeneye, a...
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Glacier National Park – 2 of 3
Part 2 of 3 – Vegetable-ish (flowers, etc.) It’s impossible (for me) to capture the abundance of hillsides full of color, but here are some close ups Remember to click on any photo to enlarge and...
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Glacier National Park Hiking Adventure 1 of 3
An intrepid and lively group of hikers met up at Glacier National Park. This journey, led by a remarkable hiker (and all-around lovely human bean) named Katy, comes from all over and hits the trails....
View ArticleDisposable Society – Warning, this is a rant
Yesterday I was watching one of my all-time favorite cooking shows – a lady from California making a wonderful vegan soup recipe. She poured the thick contents of the blender into the bowl, leaving a...
View ArticlePole Etiquette, Safety and READ BEFORE you Borrow My Poles
The other day a participant in my class was walking and eating an apple with her poles dangling in front of her. My immediate response was – STOP! Please don’t walk with your poles dangling down...
View ArticleImproving Balance
What body part is critically important for balance? largely ignored? incredibly responsive to minimal attention? Hint: It’s a joint Give yourself a moment to consider the answer (unless you know...
View ArticleStaying Active, Fit AND Maintaining Muscle
You work hard to stay fit and active. You hike, but do you strength train? If so, are you doing everything you can to HOLD ONTO your muscles? “Bodyweight underestimates body fat during the aging...
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Holiday Gift Guide #3
Take care of your feet! These massage balls saved mine and keep me hiking. (5 part series on Plantar Fasciitis on this blog) I keep at least one ball in my car ALL the time – it lives under the...
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Holiday Gift Guide 2015 #2
Has anyone not heard about how beneficial exercise is? Staying fit and healthy as we age involves 6 vital areas: Function, Balance, Posture, Endurance, Flexibility & Strength. Below is a link to...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide 2015
Our Top Outdoor Gift Idea this year is a HEADLAMP. Why a headlamp? Because we care….PLUS: Headlamp? For those of us who use poles, it’s a no-brainer. Put in your pack even if you know you’ll be...
View ArticleDo you have knees?
Hikers have knees. We love our poles and they help save our knees – BUT – knees can still ache the next day after a tough hike. When I ICE, I don’t hurt. When I don’t ice, my knees are often quite...
View ArticleBack Strengthening – Bird Dog
Whenever I hear that someone has occasional back pain, I think of this exercise. It’s a great back strengthener and is an excellent foundation helping people get ready for more strenuous exercises...
View ArticlePurchasing Poles Long Distance
Blog Readers: Jane is a lovely lady who is enjoying life, mobility and her poles. She was happy to share her experience with you and I hope you enjoy reading about her adventures! Her generous...
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