Category Archives: Health And Nutrition

Keeping Your Kids Hydrated During Summer Dance Classes

July 6, 2010 9:11 am , Leave a Comment , Nina

Spectators watch the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks display over the Hudson River Sunday July 4, 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)

The kids were off yesterday for the Fourth of July. Good think because it got hot, and it is going … Read More →

Posted in: Health and Nutrition, summer dance programs , Tagged: dancing in hot weather, staying hydrated, summer intensives

The Nutrition Needs of Serious Dancers: How to Stay Healthy, Strong and in Peak Performance Shape (Part 2)

May 17, 2010 1:31 am , 1 Comment , Nina

I have a very difficult time feeding Julian foods that give him what he needs to perform well during peak … Read More →

Posted in: Health and Nutrition, Resources , Tagged: catabolic hormones, cellular nutrition, Dr. Karen Wolfe, fats, glucose, glucose loading, good proteins, low-glycemic carbohydrates, Nutrition, protien, Usana

The Nutrition Needs of Serious Dancers: How to Stay Healthy, Strong and in Peak Performance Shape (Part 1)

May 13, 2010 10:28 am , 2 Comments , ninaamir

When I first considered giving Julian high-quality vitamins in an effort to keep him healthy, I really didn’t think about … Read More →

Posted in: Health and Nutrition, illness, performance , Tagged: aerobics, antioxidants, cellular nutrition, Dr. Karen Wolfe, exercise, fish oils, fitness, free radicals, Glucosamine, health, immune system, micronutrients, Overtraining Syndrome, Usana, vitamins

Keeping Your Dancer Healthy During Intense Periods of Activity

May 9, 2010 2:26 pm , 2 Comments , ninaamir

With the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive fast approaching, I’ve begun thinking about how to keep Julian healthy for seven … Read More →

Posted in: dance injuries, Health and Nutrition, illness , Tagged: health, herbs, illness, immune system, Usana, vitamins