Articles by Nancy Matican Bock
Nancy C. Matican Bock, certified personal trainer since 1987, has always lived a life of health & wellness. Raised in a family with three brothers, a father who taught Health and Physical Education (HPE) for 38 years, coached basketball, played pro football, and a mother who believed in being a strong, independent woman; Nancy’s life was pretty much determined. Nancy received a BA in Communications and a minor in HPE/Coaching from Michigan State University.
Each year in honor of breast cancer awareness month, I talk about how nutrition and exercise can decrease and in some cases prevent the onset of breast cancer. I talk about being pre-disposed because of …
Hey Mamas, so I have been thinking about some of the healthy places in our town and thought I would start sharing with you some of my favorites. In this first installment, I wanted to …
So, where were we? Oh right. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease in 1998. But what I forgot to tell you is that I was also diagnosed with a pituitary tumor as well …
On Sunday, February 6th, as you sit down to watch the Super Bowl with family and friends, here is a list of foods and their nutritional benefits that have been published for …
Some of you may have heard that I am writing a blog on thyroid disease. Far be it for me to disappoint. January is national “Check your Neck” month and as this is …
The second holiday of the season, Thanksgiving. A day filled with the four f’s; family, friends, fun and food. It’s doesn’t have to be a calorie calamity. Consider it …
Nike said it best with the phrase “Just do it”, Gandhi said “Be the change you wish to see”, and Walt Disney said “Keep Moving forward”. All three mean the same. If you …
With Halloween just around the corner, and the excitement of planning costumes and which party to attend, it’s also time to start thinking about what we are giving our trick or treaters …
