Image by Simon Thalmann The beginning of a new year is inspiring! It seems like an entire life is ahead of you, a clean slate. You won’t get this much enthusiasm to start a change of pace in your life, which is why we’re bringing you a roundup of some major races happening across the […]
Girl Power: Gloria Peek
We live in an age where girls are no longer deemed by the majority to be weak and helpless creatures. (Let’s ignore those who still hold on to silly preconceptions.) We know girls can run fast, hit hard, and throw punches just as good as the next guy–-and sometimes even better. But what about those […]
Girl Power: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
We’re starting a new series to inspire you with the stories of amazing women who’ve overcome mental and physical barriers to reach their goals. At different ages, these women achieved what most people (including men) could only dream, and they’re a testament that you can reach your goals if you push hard enough. Jackie Joyner-Kersee […]
December Race Roundup
We’d like to introduce you to a new monthly series listing major races––from 5Ks to marathons––to inspire you to get outside, and run or walk, solo or alongside other people in your community. It’s a great way to be motivated to stay active during these winter months. So scroll down for a list of events […]
The Connection Between Calcium and Muscle Cramps
I don’t know about you, but the only time I had muscle cramps was when I was pregnant. In fact, I only had one leg cramp with each pregnancy. Lucky me, right? My husband, on the other hand, suffers with muscle cramps all the time. Sometimes he wakes me up with all the twisting, turning, […]
Cal-EZ: The People Behind the Names
Here at the Cal-EZ blog, you may see some authors sometimes and wonder who they are and what they do. Some of those authors are Peter Bua and Cal-EZ staff. Peter Bua is the president of Cal-EZ. Peter started his career with a BS in exercise science and nutrition. He became a personal trainer 12 […]
Breastfeeding: Things I Wish I’d Known
Whoever says breastfeeding is easy is a liar. Whew, glad I got that off my chest. Breastfeeding is hard. Just google it. I know how hard it is after breastfeeding two children. But then I was also working full time, so that added a layer of difficulty to it, in my opinion. But even if […]
Getting Calcium and Vitamin D Costs Covered
Did you know that insurance companies may pay for your calcium and vitamin D? Do you know how to go about talking to your insurance company to make that happen? Cal-EZ has developed a booklet for you that leads you through the process of getting your calcium and vitamin D costs covered. Click on […]
Sugar Shock? Taking Calcium and Vitamin D When You’re Diabetic
Recently, we talked about vitamin D and diabetes. And that got me thinking. So what happens when you don’t like to swallow pills? Or you have a hard time swallowing pills? Or if you have dysphagia? How do you get your calcium and vitamin D? There are ways to get calcium other than in a […]
Taking Calcium with Thyroid Medication
Do you know anyone with thyroid issues? I do. My mom, some aunts, some cousins, even my father-in-law, and a couple of my neighbors have thyroid disorders. For those of you who have hypothyroidism or have been treated for hyperthyroidism and are now hypothyroid, taking calcium can be a challenge. How do I know this? […]
