Solar Gloves to Protect Your Hands & Arms for Summer

Solar Gloves Are an Optional Way to Protect Your Skin in the Summer

Summer is hard on your skin, and that's a fact. Photoaging causes most of the signs of aging to our skin. Dermatologists recommend liberal and regular application of sunscreen during the summer and early fall months to protect your skin from sun damage if you can't stay in the shade. 

Protective Clothing Is a Good Substitute for Sunscreen

However, if you can't stay indoors or under a tree and you don't want to keep up with sunscreen, protective clothing is another option to maintaining healthy skin. Hats, visors, long-sleeve shirts and long pants can protect your skin and so can solar gloves. 

Solar gloves come in many styles, fabrics and colors and provide various degrees of protection for the arms and hands. If you are wearing a t-shirt, long solar gloves will pull up all the way to the sleeve to protect the entire arm. So whether you are working in your garden or working out with a jog or a long hike, solar gloves are one way to keep your hands and arms out of the sun.

Read my review of solar gloves here:

Solar Gloves for Hands & Arms, a Review: While I can't say these solar gloves are fashionable, I can say they have a certain charm to them. More importantly, they cover your arms and...

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Leightweight Levi's Women's Bermuda Shorts for Summer

What's more comfortable on a hot summer day than some lightweight Bermuda shorts? These Bermuda shorts are long enough to protect your upper legs from the sun while still allowing allowing an occasional breeze to cool your lower legs. These Levi's Bermuda shorts are also lightweight enough to make walking, hiking, exercise and sports comfortable. 

Since it's important to get off the couch and get moving for a healthy lifestyle, you might as well enjoy fitness comfortably and in style.

Read my review here:

Cute & Comfortable Levi's Women's Bermuda Shorts--a Review: If you need some new summer shorts, these Levis Women's Bermuda Shorts are cute, comfortable and at $17.96, a decent price. The lightweight...

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Women's Skechers Relaxed Fit Reggae Fest Wicker Slip-On Sneakers Review

Summer is the season of outdoor activities: walking, hiking, running to the store, shopping malls, athletic events, festivals and hanging out with friends, If you want your feet to be able to handle a lot of walking in style, these Women's Skecher Relaxed Fit Reggae Fest Wicker Slip-On Sneakers can't be beat for comfort and fashion! 

These stylish shoes are great for 30-somethings and baby boomers alike. I liked them so well, I just purchased a second pair of these comfy shoes in taupe.

Did you know?

The average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles.

That's not enough to keep your body healthy and to fight obesity. You can work up toward the recommended goal of 10,000 steps a day by walking more wearing these cute and comfortable shoes.

Remember, if you are walking outdoors, don't forget the sunscreen!

Read my review of these Women's Skechers at the link below:

Women's Skechers Relaxed Fit Reggae Fest Wicker Slip-On Sneakers Review:   The Perfect Shoes for Summer The Skechers Women's Relaxed Fit Reggae Fest Wicker Slip-On Sneakers are the perfect shoes for summer! I hardly ever give a product 5 stars....

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Eating Healthy at Murfreesboro Farmers Market

Saturday Market on Main Street in Murfreesboro

July 8 brought the weekly Saturday Farmers Market on the Square to Murfreesboro, TN. Vendors lined the sidewalks on Main Street and around the square with fresh vegetables, meat products, organic soaps, honey and bee pollen, beautiful cut flowers and other delectable and healthy goodies.

Prices for fresh produce compared favorably to grocery stores, often less, and there is something more sensory and satisfying about picking out your veggies from colorful arrays outside in the sunshine. It's nice to support local farmers, too.

A local vendor at the Farmers Market sells sunflowers and produce

There were many varieties of healthy fruits and vegetables on hand including zucchini, tomatoes, corn, broccoli, potatoes, peppers, peaches, onions, cucumbers, lettuce, cabbage and mother produce from local farms. When you buy healthy food, healthy eating just seems to follow naturally.

Colorful tomatoes at the Saturday Farmers Market

Walking from booth to booth around the town square is also a good way to get out, get moving and get some light exercise, and if you end up walking back to the car with a big head of cabbage in your bag, you will get a little weight training to boot!.

The Farmers Market on the Square takes place in Murfreesboro at the historic Town Square every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. until noon and is well worth a visit.

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June Skincare Workshop at Lotus Blooming Yoga in Bellevue (Nashville)

Do You Want Healthy Skin for Life? Skin is the biggest organ of your body and vital to your overall health and well being. In addition, beautiful, healthy skin can give you a confidence boost while it protects your body.

Lotus Blooming Yoga Studio in Bellevue (Nashville) will be hosting a skincare workshop on Sunday, June 19 from 2:00 pm to 3 pm with a free skin analysis and mini facials for those who RSVP and attend.

Katy Brandt at Lotus Blooming Yoga Studio

Yoga is more than stretches -- it is a health lifestyle as is good skincare. Lotus Blooming Yoga has recently partnered with the doctors who created Proactiv to provide excellent skin health as well as body wellness to its clients. Find great skincare from Lotus Blooming Yoga here.

Skincare consultant, columnist and blogger Kathryn Darden will be hosting the upcoming workshop. Kathryn suffered from chronic skin issues including rosacea and scarring following treatment for major facial skin cancer and now loves to tell others how they, too, can achieve healthier, more beautiful skin for life. 

She has many years experience in the skincare and beauty industry and is now a skincare consultant for the #1 anti-aging line in America and the #2 premium skincare in the U.S. as well as a skincare columnist for Examiner.com.

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Lotus Blooming Yoga Delivers Mind and Body Wellness to Bellevue -- Examiner

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Lotus Blooming Yoga Delivers Mind and Body Wellness to Bellevue -- Examiner

Located in the Publix shopping center on Highway 100 in Bellevue, Lotus Blooming Yoga seeks to provide an outlet for everyone who wants to improve their lives through yoga and related practices regardless of age or ability. In conversations with owner and instructor Katy Brandt, she makes it clear this is a place for older learners as well as those who are out of shape -- not just a facility for sleek, skinny women in spandex.

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Lotus Blooming Yoga delivers mind and body wellness to Bellevue


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April 10 Walk at Centennial Park

A Walk in the Park: Centennial Park in Nashville, Tenn.





There is nothing like a walk in the spring weather to boost your spirits and your health. Walking a mile or more and breathing in the fresh air will do wonders for your body and mood. Invite a friend and get a social boost from your exercise as well!

Centennial Park in Nashville, Tenn., is home to the Parthenon, a beautiful small lake, seasonal flower beds, and a historic plane and train. It provides an interesting atmosphere for walking and jogging which helps motivate people to get off the couch and get outdoors.

Walking -- it's good for you!

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Tim McGraw: Redefining Life on the Road

McGraw performing for the U.S. Air Force in 2003

Tim McGraw is redefining life on the road and opens up to Men’s Journal in their December issue, on newsstands tomorrow, about his workout. The 48-year-old country star traded late-night boozing on tour for intense daily workouts with the crew; “We do high-energy shows – if I don’t go work out, you can tell a difference.”

“When I’m on tour, I work out with about 10 guys from my band, crew, and security. Or rather, I start the workouts with 10 guys. By the time I’m done, only three are still going. I got the athletic gene from my father [major league pitcher Tug McGraw], and I played every sport in high school and a lot in college. But I never, you know, exercised. Lifting weights and training is a recent thing for me.”

“I started when I hit my early forties. It wasn’t easy to look the way I wanted to look. Stuff didn’t fit, and late-night beer sessions didn’t help. I found myself trying to camouflage things, and every evening I’d try to find something I’d look halfway decent in onstage. I decided if I wanted to play music for a long time, and compete with the younger artists coming up, and be around for my grandkids, then I needed to take care of myself.”

McGraw is also known for his faith -- another healthy habit that redefines him.

 

Read more: http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/tim-mcgraw-redefining-life-on-the-road-20151105

Related: Tim McGraw & Gwyneth Paltrow film 'Love Don't Let Me Down

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Walking -- It's Good for What Ails You!

Unless you have an unusual health issue or injury, walking is just good for you. Walking is obviously good for fitness, but according to numerous articles and studies, walking relieves stress and promotes mental health.

Walking and hiking are both low impact. Low-impact exercise doesn't cause injury to joints. In fact, walking actually helps to increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

According to the American Heart Association, walking also reduces the risk of coronary heart disease; improves blood pressure, blood sugar levels and blood lipid profile; maintains body weight and lower the risk of obesity; reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer; and reduces the risk of non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes.

In addition to all these great health benefits, a stroll in your neighborhood is a good way to bond with your spouse, kids or pet, meet your neighbors, and catch a beautiful sunset. So what are you waiting for? Lace up your walking shoes and get out there!

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Bellevue chosen for Mayor Karl Dean's first 'Walk with the Mayor' group walk - Nashville Community Examiner

Kathryn Darden (L) walks with Karl Dean (Center)

Bellevue chosen for Mayor Karl Dean's first 'Walk with the Mayor' group walk



On Sat. May 31, 2014, Mayor Karl Dean put his feet where his mouth is and chose Bellevue's Harpeth River Greenway at the Harpeth Valley Golf Center as the location for his first “Walk with the Mayor” group walk, part of his "Walk 100 Miles Nashville" healthy-living campaign.


Read more: Bellevue chosen for Mayor Karl Dean's first 'Walk with the Mayor' group walk - Nashville Community Examiner

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Mayor Karl Dean launches 'Walk with the Mayor' series at Harpeth River Greenway - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

Mayor Karl Dean launches 'Walk with the Mayor' series at Harpeth River Greenway

Mayor Karl Dean hosted the first “Walk with the Mayor” group walk at the Harpeth River Greenway Sat., May 31, 2014, to kick off the summer walking series Walk 100 Miles Nashville to help improve overall health in Nashville.

More than a hundred walkers and numerous four-legged friends lined up at 9 a.m. at the Harpeth Valley Golf Center on Old Harding Pike and walked over to the Morton Mill Trailhead for the opening ceremonies followed by the walk.



Continued: Mayor Karl Dean launches 'Walk with the Mayor' series at Harpeth River Greenway - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

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Annual Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon runs through Nashville April 26 - Nashville Skin Care | Examiner.com

Annual Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon runs through Nashville April 26

The annual Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon also known as the St. Jude Country Music Marath, will bring walkers, runners, wheelchairs, kids and guests to the streets of Nashville on Sat., April 26, 2014. Participants in the 2.6 mile mini marathon will kick things off at 6:45 a.m. followed at 7a.m. by the main event--the 26.2-mile Marathon and 13.1-mile 1/2 Marathon through Music City.

Everyone who completes the course will earn an official race t-shirt, goodie bag, finisher's medal and ticket to the post-race concert that night featuring Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, and Chase Rice.

Details at: Annual Country Music Marathon and 1/2 Marathon runs through Nashville April 26 - Nashville Skin Care Examiner

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Find out more about the concert at: Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Chase Rice perform at Country Music Marathon concert - Nashville Community Examiner

Advantages of hiking sticks & trekking poles for hikers & walkers - Nashville Skin. Health & Beauty Examiner

If you have read this blog recently, you know I started using a walking stick the end of 2013 on all my hikes. Here is more information on hiking sticks and poles:

Advantages of hiking sticks and trekking poles for hikers and walkers

While the terms walking stick and trekking pole are somewhat interchangeable, a hiking stick is
usually a singular device used to assist a walker's balance or used as a crutch, whereas trekking poles have traditionally been used to assist hikers with their rhythm and provide stability on rough terrain.

Continued: Advantages of hiking sticks and trekking poles for hikers and walkers - Nashville Skin Care | Examiner

Also see: Why I Always Use a Hiking Pole on Hikes

Tough Love on Losing Weight

If you are not willing to exercise several times a week; drink water instead of sugary beverages; eat fruits and vegetables instead of burgers; give up processed foods, bread, sauces, toppings, and deserts; as well as eat smaller portions, please don't bother to tell your friends you don't understand why you can't lose weight. They already know why you can't lose weight.

If you frequently post pictures of food and recipes on Facebook; if you can't make it on time to meet your friends because you have to stop for a snack; if you don't have time to exercise but you have time to eat out; your friends are not at all puzzled by why you cannot lose weight.

Make an excuse or make a way. Chose to be healthy.

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Why I Always Use a Hiking Pole on Hikes

November 2013 was not just a season of Thanksgiving; it was also the month I injured my hip.

A friend who also leads beginner hikes had joined me to check out a portion of the greenway off Old Harding Pike. After we had walked for about half an hour, it began to get dark, so we turned around to head back to our cars. I don't know if I turned too fast or did an awkward pivot, but within a few steps, I was in such pain I could barely move.

I would take three steps and have to rest. I tried stretching it out; I tried walking in different positions to take the stress off of different points, but nothing helped until we got to a bridge with a handrail. Then I was able to take several more steps before having to rest.

After we crossed the bridge, I soon realized if I had a walking stick to bear part of my weight on the right side, that might help. Before too long, we found a suitable stick in the woods to our right. From that point on, I could take 10 steps before resting as opposed to 3, and the steps were longer and faster than the slight shuffle I had managed before.

When I got home, I immediately began researching walking sticks and hiking poles online. I discovered they come in a variety of styles and prices. For my personal use, I wanted something lightweight and inexpensive.

I found the best price per stick was to buy a pair like the Hikker HP-5 Anti-shock Hiking Pole, 2-pack. The aluminum is lightweight and easy to carry. The extensions allow me to grip the poles at my perfect angle. I usually carry just one, and sometimes I have set it short and used it as a cane, and more recently I have it almost fully extended and just use it as a walking pole. At $25 for the set, each pole cost me just $12.50.

An unexpected bonus was as my hip healed, I was a bit clumsy as my body tried to protect the injured hip. The pole/s help me maintain my balance and keep from turning or falling awkwardly.

Most serious hikers would recommend something more along the lines of this Leki Corklite Trekking Pole, but for my beginner hike needs, I think an inexpensive aluminum stick is just what the doctor ordered. I recommend them highly to those who are injured, out of shape or approaching their senior years, and I plan to carry one when I go hiking for the rest of my hiking days. You don't want to be out in the middle of nowhere and pull a muscle and not be able to get to safety. A hiking pole can make all the difference.

Look for my beginner hikes at HikeNashville and Tennessee Hiking Group.

Related:

• Hiking 101: What is a beginner hike?
• Hiking 101: What is a moderate hike?
• Beginner hikes: Top 10 tips for hiking newbies 
• Getting ready for beginner hikes

My First Hike of 2014

Today I led my first hike of 2014. Not only that, but  it was my first hike since I pulled something in my hip in mid-November.

Of course, I have built up by walking in my neighborhood and local park, but this was my first day back in the Warner parks. I set an easy goal of a mile and a half on the paved roads in an area I knew would be relatively flat -- no sense re-injuring my hip on my first hike! I posted the hike on a couple of boards and had 14 other people show up, so it was a fun outing.

The weather, which has been brutally cold, was picture perfect. I prefer to hike when it is cool, and I felt rejuvenated being outdoors exercising and enjoying nature.

I also had purchased a green aluminum hiking pole (pictured above) which I just love and plan to use on all my future hikes in case my hip or anything else ever starts hurting on a hike again. Better safe than sorry!

I do recommend the hiking/walking sticks to anyone who has had an injury or who is approaching their senior years when things start to pop and pull. The one I got was lightweight, adjustable and under $20. You can find the SE Collapsible Walking Stick for as low as $16 on Amazon.

Hopefully I will build back up to longer trail hikes again, but slower, shorter, flatter hikes have a lot to offer, too. The important thing is to keep moving to stay healthy!

More Hiking Tips:

• Hiking 101: What is a beginner hike?
• Hiking 101: What is a moderate hike?
• Beginner hikes: Top 10 tips for hiking newbies
• Getting ready for beginner hikes
• Top Three Things You Need to Know About Beginner Hiking 
• Why you should consider joining Tennessee Hiking Group
• Join Hike Nashville

Kaizen Hybrid Training comes to Hermitage - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

Kaizen Hybrid Training comes to Hermitage

A new personal fitness and training facility opened in Nashville in the Hermitage area on Sat., Nov. 30, 2013. Kaizen Hybrid Training will offer a variety of fitness classes for multiple fitness levels and styles including: boot camps, yoga classes and one-on-one yoga, group fitness classes, Zumba, martial arts, kick-boxing, pilates, Crossfit, one-on-one training and more.

Article at: Kaizen Hybrid Training comes to Hermitage - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

Grand Opening of Kaizen Hybrid Training Facility set for Nov. 30 in Hermitage, TN

New Personal Training facility opening! Kaizen Hybrid Training will be opening its new workout facility, at which there will be a variety of fitness classes offered. Classes offered: Boot camps, yoga classes and one-on-one yoga, group fitness classes, Zumba, martial arts, kick-boxing, pilates, Crossfit, one-on-one training, and more. Class options for every fitness style and level!

It’s proven that results are best achieved when you are part of a team and have support and that’s what our gym is about. It is our mission that our facility embraces what our name “Kaizen” stands for, which is “Constant and never ending improvement”  and positively impacts our local community through health, fitness and fun!

            Please come out and help us celebrate the grand opening!! See all of our unique services and classes! There will be various health vendors, prize giveaways, and beauty/fitness products to buy for your Christmas shopping and more!!

What:                     Grand opening of the new Kaizen Hybrid Training facility.

When:                    Saturday, November 30, 2013

                                1:00pm-5:00pm

Where:                  Kaizen Hybrid Training Facility

                                100 Bonnabrook Dr

                                Hermitage, TN 37076

Who:                      Kaizen Concepts

                                Holly Joy McCabe

Specials:                Each person who stops by will receive a pass for a FREE WEEK OF UNLIMITED CLASSES! AND 50% off training for anyone who signs up between now and the end of the year!

Zombie Run infestation to hit Nashville in September - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner

 

Zombie Run infestation to hit Nashville in September

 Get in shape while being chased by the walking dead! Zombies will be running loose in the streets of Nashville on Sept. 29 as The Zombie Run 5K infests Music City on Sun., Sept. 29 at 7:30 a.m., as part of a 16-city nationwide 2013 tour. Called “a cool event” by USA Today, the Zombie Run has drawn some comparison to “the famous ‘War of the Worlds’ radio broadcast” by the New York Times because it is scripted and reported on like it is a real, blood-curdling event.

Article at:  Zombie Run infestation to hit Nashville in September - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner