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Tai Chi for Balance Silver Sneakers Edition for Seniors
Tai Chi Silver Sneakers Edition This official video, available for free on YouTube (it's 4 years old at least) is a good introduction for seniors interested in improving their balance and following a short (less than 15 minutes) routine daily. Commercials are for the benefit of and inserted by the poster on YouTube and in no way affiliated with this blogger. This is a very easy and relaxing introduction to Tai Chi/Balance inspired exercise!

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Oct 15, 20251 min read


Read and Watch
Read: Article in PhilaPlace : Forget Walking and Running. Harvard's Best Activity to Stay Fit After 60. https://www.philaplace.org/lifest...

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Oct 12, 20251 min read


Qigong Daily Routine to Begin Your Day
There are various Qigong videos on this website. Sometimes you need to find just the right one for you to stay committed and focused....

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Oct 3, 20251 min read


Tai Chi - How Do I Get Started?
A good first step if you want to see if tai chi is for you is to set 10 minutes a day aside to practice the Simplified 8 form. Anybody...

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Sep 21, 20251 min read


Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness and meditation are like two sides of the same calming coin—each powerful on its own, but even more transformative together....

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Sep 6, 20252 min read


Flexitarian for Beginners
A diet that’s mostly vegetarian but includes some meat and fish is often called a flexitarian diet . It’s a flexible approach to eating...

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Aug 13, 20252 min read


Bibimbap - Korean Bowl in 15 Minutes
Food Blogging 15 Minute Bibimbap from Dan Buettner/Blue Zones on Instagram.

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Aug 5, 20251 min read


Where Food Meets Medicine - Mayo Clinic
Blog- Mayo Clinic podcast

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Aug 5, 20251 min read


Our Deadliest Addiction
Spend one hour watching this podcast and your understanding of the behavior of others will evolve. It starts dark and ends hopeful. The...

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Jul 6, 20251 min read


Happy 4th of July - Diet and Summer Weather
When the heat is on, your plate can be your best ally. The ideal hot-weather foods are hydrating, light, and easy to digest , helping...

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Jul 1, 20252 min read


Happy 4th of July - Exercise and Summer Weather
Staying active in the summer is great, but the heat can turn a healthy habit into a hazard if you're not careful. Move smartly and safely...

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Jul 1, 20252 min read


Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong
Yoga and tai chi are both mind-body practices with roots in ancient traditions, offering similar benefits like stress reduction, improved...

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Jun 25, 20252 min read


Weight Bearing Exercise
Doctors tell patients, in particular women, "I recommend weight bearing exercise." What is missing is a specific recommendation of the...

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Jun 4, 20254 min read


Kindness
Try a little kindness. Here is how to get started.

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May 23, 20252 min read


4 - 7 - 8 Breathing
Ever heard of 4-7-8 Breathing? It's easy to do. "The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a style of intentional breathwork that can calm your...

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Apr 29, 20251 min read


Eight Brocades Qigong - 6 Minutes Daily
Not much to say except watch, follow along, and enjoy the peaceful music. In six minutes you can set the mood for the entire day. Peace

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Apr 28, 20251 min read


Protein Sources for Vegans, Vegetarians and the Rest of Us!
Protein requirements for adults vary based on factors like age, sex, activity level, and overall health, but there are general...

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Mar 29, 20254 min read


10 Things a Beginner Needs to Know: #7 & #8
Are you following Diane's The 10 things a beginner needs to know when learning tai chi? Prior blog posts cover 1-5, then number six. Here...

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Feb 22, 20251 min read


Food Additives and Regulatory Agencies
The vast majority of us know (I hope) that there are additives in our food. Some additive names we can easily say and some are...

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Feb 22, 20255 min read


10 Things a Beginner Needs to Know - #6
Did you watch the previous five videos of 10 Things a Beginner needs to Know? If not, scan back through the previous Tai Chi blog posts. ...

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Feb 10, 20251 min read
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