Mikkie's Corner

Menopause – Part 2
Why Training Matters (Continued) In Part 1, we discussed how nutrition and alcohol affect women during menopause. Now let’s look at the other half of the equation—exercise. Resistance training is

Menopause
Nutrition & Alcohol This one is for the women. As a GGS Menopause Specialist, I know menopause is much more than hot flashes. The hormonal changes that occur during this

What’s Healthy, What’s Not, and What’s Too Much?
Yogurt, peanut butter, granola bars, high-protein snacks, pure fruit juices, noodle soups, even omega-3 supplements — yes, all of these can be healthy, but it depends on the ingredients and

Getting out of Holiday Mind Mode
It is summer and camping season has started. We want to get outdoors – and we should. Spending time outside is healthy and gives us a chance to reconnect with

On a GLP-1? We Want You at DEEM
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and other semaglutide-based drugs have shown some very positive health outcomes for many people. When obesity is reduced, overall health often improves—there is less

WNBF & Guest Speaker
First, I want to congratulate two of our DEEM athletes from the WNBF who competed this past weekend. Tammy Boulanger took home the win in the Grandmaster Figure category, and


