Aging in Place and Still Growing!

 

If you are a senior or family member or friend of a senior, you may be very interested in attending this event.

Seniors: Sit and Get Fit...Yes, Really

 

My mother just celebrated her 94th birthday two days ago.

She experienced her first fall three years ago while walking into to a fitness class. Her second fall, the same year, was on the front stoop while entering her home.

My mother is not particularly athletic. In fact, she'll be the first to tell you so, but she has always tried to stay fit and is active - physically, socially, etc. She will go to the gym and walk or stroll through the neighborhood when the opportunity arises and the assistance is available. This is not often enough.

She has no fear of leaving this world, but she's not going to do so lying around waiting for such.

Several months ago we noticed her toddling. You know, taking those little quarter-steps without hardly raising one's feet.

During that time, I saw a TV ad for Cubii. I was interested.

We had planned to get her one for her birthday, but I couldn't wait any longer after she recently told me about a few times when she felt less confident with her legs. She had learned when and where to use her rollator or cane, and also travel solo, somewhat safely. But, this was cause for alarm.

This was and is my thought: Seniors become less active, less mobile, therefore spending less time using or exercising their legs, the very body part which keeps them mobile and off the ground, the floor.

It's a self-fulfilling problem: Quit using one's legs and mobility lessens and potential for injury increases.

Cubii seemed like a viable solution to this problem. It was.

I ordered the base model with the floor pad and foot straps - not the mobile unit or all the app stuff, knowing Mom would never not take advantage of it. The ordering process was easy and shipping was quick despite choosing standard shipping. Assembly was somewhat easy; however, don't expect a senior to do so easily. 

She began using Cubii the night we gave it to her and used it most anytime she sat in one of her favorite spots - at the end of her couch near an end table where she can do crosswords, read, watch TV, make phone calls or enjoy a glass of wine.

Within as little as two days she wasn't toddling. She wasn't taking full adult strides, but she was taking longer strides and lifting her feet off the ground, not shuffling. Yesss! Go Mom.

The Cubii is pretty much a recumbent bicycle in a much, much smaller footprint. And, it is smooth and quiet.

Within the last week my mother's sister and an acquaintance have ordered a Cubii.

Check it out at https://www.cubii.com/ and Get Cubiing!!

You may help a loved one get fit and stay above ground, in more ways than one.

Wow! I've Been Eating Since I Got Here.

I wrote this article several years ago while in the fitness biz.

I can't say I have learned much more about holiday eating since then. Much still holds true and except for those who battle with over-eating year-round, we tend to eat more (gain more body-fat) over the holiday season. This is not a shocker and I attribute this to four factors.

1. First, the duh-huh part of this is that more food is available as it is a part of most any culture which celebrates Christmas or any other holiday this time of year - a time of year when most Americans are also taking a break from routine, winding down, looking forward to the New Year, possessing the "I don't really care attitude". And, at Thanksgiving, if you have to dig deep (I hope not.) for giving thanks, at least you will hopefully be thankful for a plethora of comfort food. This is good stuff.

Black Eye Friday - How to Avoid It

To me, Black Friday put a big black eye on the holiday season, but obviously many are, or were, happy about the fact that the retail industry wanted to test the shopping-dollar waters while creating a sense of urgency.

The label, Black Friday, has been around, supposedly beginning in Philadelphia in the 60's and there are several versions of why it still has such as ominous tone to it.

Some time in the 90's the fuse was lit on a national level and then the bomb exploded some time early this century.

You Knee'd to Know This - Prime Joint Support Formula®

I want to tell you about a wonderful health supplement - a nutraceutical, but first, a little about me.

I am 55 years old and have been physically active most of my life. This in itself may contribute to never having been more than ten pounds overweight and basically being in good health and mostly fit. Perhaps, I'm simply fortunate.

That being said, the many years of soccer, some football and baseball and nearly a lifetime of playing tennis has its benefits, but all this activity can take its toll on one's joints, particularly the knees. I still work-out (weight/resistance training) two to three times a week and I cycle quite often. Oh, I'm also not the best at controlling my intake - I try to enjoy life - more on that, another time.

Several years ago I began taking a line of supplements (like OPC-3® - customer #1 favorite) from Isotonix® and shortly thereafter became involved with its parent company on a larger business scale. Not having quite the time to commit to the program, I resigned from it, but continued to use the products.

About a year and a half ago, for some reason, I failed to reorder the supplements I had been using. The one my body missed the most, or at least for which I noticed the lack thereof, was the Prime Joint Support Formula®. I began having stiffness in my knees and I also noticed some slight pain and lack of range of motion in my hands and wrists - working in and under trees and shrubs as I do often calls for some awkward handwork in some contorted positions.

Well, I quickly resumed taking Prime Joint Support Formula® (as well as other Isotonix® products) and those problems went away. And, the relief was not just from pain, but being able to have confidence in doing what I do and when exercising.

I won't delve into hyaluronic acid, pycnogenol or synovial fluid (an amazing substance I actually felt when having a ganglion cyst removed from my wrist while in my twenties.) - there's a doctor that is so much better at doing so than I - see video below.

Well, I have resumed my relationship with the company in a different fashion - simply promoting and selling the products I use and know of as an Independent UnFranchise Owner.

Please watch the video below and go to
https://www.shop.com/DOUGI/Prime+Joint+Support+Formula+by+Isotonix+reg+-559053476-p+.xhtml?credituser=C6002516 to learn more and order.

You may also want to check out all the other healthy supplements at healthdougi.com.

Also, please visit http://www.healthnutritionguru.com/prime-joint-support-formula-by-isotonix-review/ to see reviews of the product and to learn more about how the Isotonix® (isotonic) product line better delivers supplemental benefits.

And, feel free to contact me with any questions you may have by using the Contact Us feature to the right. I will be glad to speak with you or do some research regarding your situation. We have a plethora of physicians and specialists.




As with all dietary or nutritional supplements you may use or consume, please read its label in entirety. Most of our product labels are available on-line. If not, please contact me using the Contact Us feature to the right.

IMPORTANT! You can order any Isotonix® or most any other nutritional product we offer at www.healthdougi.com and receive 10% Off by using the Coupon Code: 10OFFMA (all letters capitalized). This also applies to a wealth of other products at www.shopdougi.com.

Also, for additional savings on a myriad of other products and brands, check out the following features and programs:

Cashback - cashback rewards of up to 50% of purchase price
ShopBuddy - for active on-line shoppers, couponers and those who simply love to save money.
SHOP Local - support local businesses while saving.
Raise - discounts off gift cards
Hot Deals - go figure

Isotonix® OPC-3®

This is OPC-3®, the product for which most most people became familiar with Isotonix®.

Please watch the video below and go to
https://www.shop.com/DOUGI/-561800349-p+.xhtml?credituser=R8285595 to learn more and order.

You may also want to check out all the other healthy supplements at healthdougi.com.

As always, feel free to contact me using the Contact Us feature to the right.



As with all dietary or nutritional supplements you may use or consume, please read its label in entirety. Most of our product labels are available on-line. If not, please contact me using the Contact Us feature to the right.

IMPORTANT! You can order any Isotonix® or most any other nutritional product we offer at www.healthdougi.com and receive 10% Off by using the Coupon Code: 10OFFMA (all letters captalized). This also applies to a wealth of other products at www.shopdougi.com.

Also, for additional savings on a myriad of other products and brands, check out the following features and programs:

Cashback - cashback rewards of up to 50% of purchase price
ShopBuddy - for active on-line shoppers, couponers and those who simply love to save money.
SHOP Local - support local businesses while saving.
Raise - discounts off gift cards
Hot Deals - go figure