Tips for Conquering Childhood Obesity
April 21, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
Today, health professionals encourage parents of even very young children to actively confront the childhood obesity epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention find that obesity rates for children ages 2 to 5 have more than doubled over the past 30 years, and The White House Task Force on Obesity reports that more than [...]
New Breakthroughs in Heart Health
February 22, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Health
New Breakthroughs in Heart Health May be in Your Own Hands by Shar Peters Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans each year than any other disease, and for women it is the number one cause of death. What is being done about it? Probably more than you realize. Medical researchers and institutions worldwide frequently tout new [...]
Baby Boomers: 7 Ways to Exercise on the Cheap
January 17, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Fitness
Baby Boomer-supreme Jane Fonda started it all with her slinky leotard and goofy leg warmers. The one-time workout fad soon became a way of life for a generation that plans on living longer and better. Aging has its disadvantages, however, including the inability to perform high-impact aerobics or scale mountains in several bounds. And so [...]
Eight Tips for Approaching the “Weight Talk” With Children
January 5, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
If your child is overweight, deciding to talk about this unhealthy lifestyle is only the first step. It can also be a huge challenge to have a productive, helpful discussion—especially if your child is unwilling to hear what you have to say. Here are eight of weight loss expert Sarah Stone’s suggestions for avoiding as [...]
Top 10 Reasons to Get Walking
December 31, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Fitness
Phil Vasyli, the internationally recognized innovator, podiatrist, and founder of Orthaheel and Vionic Performance Footwear (www.orthaheelusa.com), joins business partner, Dr. Andrew Weil (www.weilbeing.com), and fellow experts (American Heart Association and APMA) to champion walking as a means to head to toe wellness. Here are the top 10 reasons to get walking and get spontaneously happy. [...]
Climbing for Freedom
December 8, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Good Stories
Freedom is a small but powerful word. If you have it, you can make choices, decisions and establish your future. If you don’t have freedom, you have no power, no choices and no hope for the future. Ask a child, taken from her home at the age of 11, robbed of her innocence and forced [...]
Passion to the Core, Karyn Staples
November 14, 2011 by Nichole Bazemore
Filed under Karyn Staples
When you walk into ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio in Peachtree City, you’d better be prepared to work—and learn. In preparing to write this story, I had heard that the owner of the studio, Karyn Staples, PT, PhD, OCS, was a powerhouse—a master teacher, engaged student, and savvy businesswoman. I arrive for a one-on-one [...]
Reap the Health Benefits of Gardening!
October 18, 2011 by Bonnie Helander
Filed under Garden Views, Health, Take Care
Do you view gardening as “yard work” and see it as a chore? If so, you need to change your perspective. Numerous scientific studies emphasize the amazing health benefits associated with gardening. Gardening positively affects the body, mind, soul and spirit. Instead of looking for a wonder drug, why not try this wonder activity? Gardeners [...]
Fib, Fab and (Finally) 40!
March 21, 2011 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
Can you believe it? No, not my nauseating use of alliteration, but the fact that I’ve been blogging away for a year now about turning 40. It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. I think my 39th year broke me in. If you’ve followed my journey this past year, then you know I’ve [...]
Hiking the Pine Mountain Wolfden Loop Trail
February 12, 2011 by Bonnie Helander
Filed under Focus, Garden Views
When gardening activities are limited during the winter months, it is time to hit the trail and see some of Georgia’s natural beauty. Winter is a great time to hike when temperatures are low, bugs are non-existent and trees without leaves allow an unobstructed view of surrounding vistas. My friend and fellow gardener, Sue Memmer, [...]
Fit, Fab and (Almost!) 40
February 1, 2011 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
It’s been a while, but I’m still here. Still in the game. But I’m struggling again. I started wagon chasing (that’s when you fall of the wagon and then run like hell trying to hop back on) after spending the MLK weekend with family in North Carolina. Aunt Harriet’s spaghetti sauce with Italian sausage is too [...]
New Year’s Resolutions
January 9, 2011 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Blogs, Etcetera, Jill Prouty
The gym has been a busy place this week with all the New Year’s resolution folks. I’m told that, traditionally, the crowd thins out after a month or so as people begin falling off the wagon. If this has happened to you, I’d like to share a few of my thoughts on why I’ve been able to [...]