According to the Arthritis Foundation, rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease. It affects approximately 1.3 million Americans (https://www.rheumatology.org/IAm-A/Patient-Caregiver/Diseases-Conditions/Rheumatoid-Arthritis ). Commonly, individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may experience stiffness, painful, swollen, and "hot" joints, fatigue, and fever. However, during 40 years of physical therapy (PT) practice, I appreciate that it is the emotional, unseen symptoms that are the most difficult to … [Read more...]
Three Lessons All of Us Can Learn from Temple Grandin
I had my first telephone conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin two years ago. In exploring names for keynote speakers for a local autism event, and she was my obvious first choice. She has been lecturing to autism parents for decades, providing lessons that parents might find valuable, and this parent had heard her speak in the 1990s. Many know Temple from the HBO movie that depicts her remarkable life. To those of us personally touched by autism, she literally wrote the book; diagnosed with "infant schizophrenia" in the 1940s, today she is a … [Read more...]
Actually Organic Argan Oil | A Runner’s Winter Relief
* I received this product for review only because of my keen desire (and need) to explore the benefits of argan oil this winter! Affiliate links are used in this post. Actually Organic Argan Oil (4.0 Fl. Oz.) It's officially winter! Ready to crack yet? For me, once that heat starts pumping, my skin gets un-plumping. As I spend more time training outdoors (Princess Half Marathon Weekend approaches), I expect to shrivel up entirely. I confess. I jumped at the chance to try Actually Organic Argan Oil. Just what the … [Read more...]
Sleep Like an Athlete | National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
I've just returned from the inaugural Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend, and I can tell you that sleep was at a premium this past week! Though proper restorative sleep is a necessity for optimum athletic performance, the six-hour time difference and excitement of touring another Disney Park made seven to nine hours sleep a night next to impossible pour moi. Did my half marathon time suffer as a result? You bet your Euros it did. Shared with permission and by request of Casper.com If runDisney race … [Read more...]
Get Fit this Fall with Groupon Things To Do
Unfortunately, as summer comes to an end, so does much of our outdoor fitness. Going for a run along the boardwalk, kayaking on the lake, or biking to the beach becomes a bit more challenging for many folks across the country. NOW is the perfect time to find your best, most convenient, and amazingly affordable alternative. Enter Groupon Things To Do! ** This is a sponsored post for a company I know, use myself, and luv. As always, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own! I found my gym on Groupon! Groupon Things To … [Read more...]
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