Kathi Casey, Wellness Coach, Pilates and Yoga Instructor, Baby Boomer Fitness - Kathi's Blog

Time For Baby Boomers To Go Nuts!

Hello Healthy Boomers,

February is National Heart Month so let's talk about Heart Health.  Every time I hear that heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S., I cringe.  Heart Disease is preventable! 

Several studies have proven that a handful of nuts (one ounce) makes a perfect mid afternoon snack.  Firstly, the nuts themselves stave off those food cravings, secondly, they provide a healthy dose of Omega-3 fatty acids which our arteries and heart need to function properly.  While walnuts contain the highest amounts of these Omega-3's, all the nuts are beneficial, even the lowly peanut.  So "Go Nuts!"  Sounds like a Marx Brothers movie.  

Speaking of the Marx Bros., laughing is also good for your heart so laugh as much as you can every day.  Try laughing meditation, laughter Yoga or just watch a funny movie with your family.  Your heart and lungs will thank you!

Best of Health,

Kathi 

Alzheimers Nutritional Treatment - No Drugs

Hello everyone,

Here is a link to a CNN article which I further looked into regarding a nutritional drink that was used to treat Alzheimers patients.  It's encouraging to find "cutting edge" research that includes natural alternatives like the supplements used in this test and I'm especially proud of the fact that MIT conducted the research.  Both Alzheimers and Cancer have been present in my dear family members and Dana Farber in Boston has been AMAZING in it's natural and invasive treatments for Cancer and now MIT (also in Boston) is researching how a proper diet can reduce the effects and perhaps some day prevent Alzheimers!

You Go Guys!

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Women, Weight Gain and Adrenal Fatigue

In the last 2 weeks, I've talked with at lest 4 women who are in Peri-Menopause or Menopause and have recently been diagnosed with Adrenal Fatigue or Insulin Resistance.  And the worst part is that they went un-diagnosed for years! 

Many women have an insulin resistance or adrenal fatigue that's been developing for a long time, but only after estrogen levels drop do the symptoms become more evident and a correct diagnosis is made.

When you are Insulin resistant, your body  turns every calorie you consume into fat - even if you're dieting.  Sound familiar?  Get yourself checked.  

I urge all women who have symptoms of extreme low energy, fatigue, salt cravings, nervousness, depression, allergies that suddenly go on high alert, muscle weakness, infections that keep coming back -  write down all of your symptoms and then go see your doctor or a naturopath, armed with information. Let's take charge of our own healthcare!    You don't need to continue suffering - there is relief and most of the treatments are natural through vitamins, etc.  I will warn you that many MD's don't consider adrenal fatigue a real diagnosis.  They  believe that Addison's Disease is the only real diagnosis and it's a much more serious disease than Adrenal Fatigue.  Get as much information as you can and move ahead!

Best of Health,

Kathi

2 Program Events to be held In Pittfield 1/23/2010

Free the Neck & Shoulders   10 am - Noon
End Back Pain Now!  1:30-3:30 pm
With Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI
(http://www.healthyboomerbody.com)

PITTSFIELD, MA: In these workshops you’ll learn to apply light finger pressure to Vital Acupressure points in combination with Hatha Yoga Poses, Pilates or Somatics Exercises.
 
In the morning session we’ll relieve stiff necks, shoulder tension, fatigue, headaches, hay fever, irritability and poor circulation.  The cost of this workshop is $65.00

The afternoon workshop will cover the causes of lower back pain and how you can keep it from coming back. A copy of Kathi's  best selling DVD “Get Rid Of Sciatic Pain For Good!”is included with your registration for the afternoon session and the cost is $75.00.

Illustrated hand-outs with specific instructions for all exercises we'll be learning are included for both workshops.                    

If you’re one of the many who send your stress directly to your neck and shoulders, or, if you suffer from chronic low back/Sciatic pain, these workshops are for you.  Attend both for the discounted price of $115.00.

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Vicki Baird Connections

Suite 222,  Pittsfield, MA.

Call 413-499-9791 to register!          (http://www.vickibaird.com)

One of Kathi’s specialties is easy techniques that help keep your muscles relaxed with good blood flow so that your symptoms don’t come back. An additional handout is included with these simple tips that can be done anywhere, anytime to reduce your tension and relieve your chronic pain.