Ilana Lea, the founder and owner of Enerjoy Fitness in Scottsdale, teaches women of all ages the importance of a healthy body – and the peace of mind that follows. Ilana has run her fitness studio for six years, but she has trained people in the Valley, from all walks of life, for 20 years….
By Michelle Dudash, RND, Cordon Bleu-certified chef and author of Clean Eating for Busy Families. Download Michelle’s free clean eating grocery list at michelledudash.com. Properly stock your kitchen. A stocked pantry is the most important thing to help get nutritious meals on the table in minutes. Always keep on hand: a couple proteins, one dinnertime…
I love one-pot wonders…and sheet pan wonders! Protein, vegetables and a side starch all cook together in the oven. Depending on the season, feel free to swap out almost any vegetable for the peppers, like carrots, broccoli, Brussels sprouts or anything else you have on hand. Simple cooking method, easy clean up, big-time flavor. What…
When it comes to choosing a fitness trainer, options abound. Unfortunately, many of those options aren’t good ones. Here are some tips to help you choose the right trainer to help you achieve your 2017 fitness goals. Before you start, determine your current fitness level. Are you overweight, under-motivated, tired? Are you driven, inspired, where…
The Tucson Jewish Community Center will host the only USA Triathlon Splash and Dash Youth Aquathlon Series in Arizona and the Southwest on Sunday, Aug. 21. Tucson is one of 45 cities across the United States designated to host a Splash and Dash event, which was created by USA Triathlon to introduce youth to a…
JERUSALEM – Leading international breast cancer researchers attending a Soroka Medical Center and Israel Healthcare Foundation symposium addressing the question: “Should Ashkenazi Jews or even the general population be tested routinely for inherited predisposition to breast cancer?” concluded that the current testing model focusing on family history isn’t working and that data shows that half…
With our summer temperatures already in the triple digits and this weekend expected to reach record-breaking heat, keeping hydrated is a top priority. Some of us reach for sports drinks to replenish our electrolytes and quench our thirst, thinking that these are a healthy alternative to other beverages. What you may not know is that…
Unity of body, mind and spirit is an ancient concept manifested in many cultures. In Judaism, an ideal conduit between the two can be found in Jewish-themed yoga (sometimes referred to as Aleph Bet yoga), which integrates spiritual approaches to physical and spiritual well-being. In this mystical modality, Hebrew letters have deep spiritual meaning, and…
I consider myself a fairly educated person when it comes to medical issues. True, I am not a doctor, although I often make recommendations to my family and friends as if I had completed multiple residencies. But between personal experience and having been married to a doctor for over 30 years, I definitely have a…
“How could I leave Ronni and our kids with so much more in life to experience?” “How could I not be there to give Ronni and our kids advice, just as my father does for us today?” “Who would walk my daughter down the aisle?” These are just a few of the worries that invaded…
