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fungirlz · 11-27-2002, 07:39 AM

Back in the 1800s a woman going through the change of life was sometime classified as an insane raving coo coo! It was believed that a womans ovaries had become irritated after years of service to her. Doctors thought the irratation transmitted to her brain and lead her into insanity for a period of time……. After two hundred years we’ve come along way Baby….. but to be honest not far enough in my opinion. Doctors now have us popping a pill at every turn or sticking a patch on.. I have two friends right now that take a high dose of anti-depressive medication just because they are sometimes wanting to be alone.. or they feel like crying a little..
THIS IS NORMAL….. why in the world are we not experiencing the experience of a natural body transition… why do we want to mask what is normal and natural….

My doctor came out and asked me if I felt I needed a little something to get me over my edgy times during the month..
I earned those edgy times thank-you very much.. and I want to live each and every moment of them.. Grant it I may feel like I need to be alone to go experience it.. maybe no one needs to be around me when I’m in my experience.. but those feelings..those body reactions belong to me….

I am in my mid 40s now and I see a huge change in myself with each passing year.
This transformation in my body to me is my “rite of passage” as I call it.
It is not a time in my life that I dread…. It is not an illness or a disease…… It is a normal healthy part of being a woman.
The mood swings, the hot flashes, (private summers as I call them) the wanting to be alone sometimes is my bodies way of doing its thing and letting me as Chris do my thing..
My time alone these days helps me reflect on all the things I have accomplished or maybe I didn’t accomplish a few of my hearts desires and I think on that a bit… and it also allows me time to consider all the things I yet to achieve… Being alone helps me set up new goals and critique old ones……..

Perimenopause usually begins in our 40s as a woman.. though the age can vary..
Just like puberty is a natural part of the female so is menopause…..
Life has handed us as females all kinds of experiences……now its our time to get all those experiences sorted out..

Corleen Edlund who is one of our Paramedicals on staff just graduated from acupuncture college ( she has been with me 5 1/2 years and I am so proud of this girl)… she was explaining that nutrition is very important in helping our body through the change.

Eating just two eggs a week can help be a benefit to you if going through the change.. Packed with protein and low in saturated fat this will help support our bodys needs.

Leafy greens like turnip greens , collard greens, and spinach are good for the heart and help strengthen our bones.. eating one cup of these a day can really help you out..

Whole grains and Berries are a great support to our system also. She says at least ½ a cup every day will ensure your body is able to work through the day.

Eat meat a couple of times a week.. but keep your portion about the size of your fist..
Eat fruits high in citrus and don’t forget a ½ of banana every single day… ( I like bannanas because they have no bones.. )...

Exercise regularly… Our body is slowing down and can’t fight off the fat the way it use to..
If you eat all day like I do.. and eat the foods like I love.. Ice Cream, candy, cookies, brownies especially.. (I can polish off a pan in a sitting) ……. And all the no nos.. you must must exercise …or your body is going to hold that weight and not let it go.. ( even exercising sometimes will not get the fat off if you eat the junk like I do..) so be careful with those kinds of foods...
I'm going to cut back those things next Lent.. I promised myself.. .......

Understanding we need to keep moving in a positive direction….. We need to increase our motabolism because it is wanting to slow down now..

Healthy eating and exercise should be a must in your life no matter what age you are in..
But with the years we need to be more conscious of these two factors..

Enjoy life.. embrace each change and know you’ve come along way Baby…
Now go give yourself a Big Hug…
Look in the mirror and say……...DANG I’M GOOD!!!!!!!!!
C

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Christine'
TanCun Bound Come Dance With Me[ This Message was edited by: fungirlz on 2002-11-27 06:46 ]

11-27-2002, 07:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,753 Rep Power: 8	Back in the 1800s a woman going through the change of life was sometime classified as an insane raving coo coo! It was believed that a womans ovaries had become irritated after years of service to her. Doctors thought the irratation transmitted to her brain and lead her into insanity for a period of time……. After two hundred years we’ve come along way Baby….. but to be honest not far enough in my opinion. Doctors now have us popping a pill at every turn or sticking a patch on.. I have two friends right now that take a high dose of anti-depressive medication just because they are sometimes wanting to be alone.. or they feel like crying a little.. THIS IS NORMAL….. why in the world are we not experiencing the experience of a natural body transition… why do we want to mask what is normal and natural…. My doctor came out and asked me if I felt I needed a little something to get me over my edgy times during the month.. I earned those edgy times thank-you very much.. and I want to live each and every moment of them.. Grant it I may feel like I need to be alone to go experience it.. maybe no one needs to be around me when I’m in my experience.. but those feelings..those body reactions belong to me…. I am in my mid 40s now and I see a huge change in myself with each passing year. This transformation in my body to me is my “rite of passage” as I call it. It is not a time in my life that I dread…. It is not an illness or a disease…… It is a normal healthy part of being a woman. The mood swings, the hot flashes, (private summers as I call them) the wanting to be alone sometimes is my bodies way of doing its thing and letting me as Chris do my thing.. My time alone these days helps me reflect on all the things I have accomplished or maybe I didn’t accomplish a few of my hearts desires and I think on that a bit… and it also allows me time to consider all the things I yet to achieve… Being alone helps me set up new goals and critique old ones…….. Perimenopause usually begins in our 40s as a woman.. though the age can vary.. Just like puberty is a natural part of the female so is menopause….. Life has handed us as females all kinds of experiences……now its our time to get all those experiences sorted out.. Corleen Edlund who is one of our Paramedicals on staff just graduated from acupuncture college ( she has been with me 5 1/2 years and I am so proud of this girl)… she was explaining that nutrition is very important in helping our body through the change. Eating just two eggs a week can help be a benefit to you if going through the change.. Packed with protein and low in saturated fat this will help support our bodys needs. Leafy greens like turnip greens , collard greens, and spinach are good for the heart and help strengthen our bones.. eating one cup of these a day can really help you out.. Whole grains and Berries are a great support to our system also. She says at least ½ a cup every day will ensure your body is able to work through the day. Eat meat a couple of times a week.. but keep your portion about the size of your fist.. Eat fruits high in citrus and don’t forget a ½ of banana every single day… ( I like bannanas because they have no bones.. )... Exercise regularly… Our body is slowing down and can’t fight off the fat the way it use to.. If you eat all day like I do.. and eat the foods like I love.. Ice Cream, candy, cookies, brownies especially.. (I can polish off a pan in a sitting) ……. And all the no nos.. you must must exercise …or your body is going to hold that weight and not let it go.. ( even exercising sometimes will not get the fat off if you eat the junk like I do..) so be careful with those kinds of foods... I'm going to cut back those things next Lent.. I promised myself.. ....... Understanding we need to keep moving in a positive direction….. We need to increase our motabolism because it is wanting to slow down now.. Healthy eating and exercise should be a must in your life no matter what age you are in.. But with the years we need to be more conscious of these two factors.. Enjoy life.. embrace each change and know you’ve come along way Baby… Now go give yourself a Big Hug… Look in the mirror and say……...DANG I’M GOOD!!!!!!!!! C _________________ Christine' TanCun Bound Come Dance With Me[ This Message was edited by: fungirlz on 2002-11-27 06:46 ]