The Wisdom of Menopause

I don't know why, but this week is very hard to get thru. I figured that I was tired driving all the way to VA and back for the funeral so I rested last weekend. I don't have an excuse and I'm exhausted.
Maybe it's because I'm a woman of a certain age and we need extra care and rest to replenish what we lose as we age.

I saw a great series on PBS this weekend about it called The Wisdom of Menopause by Dr. Christiane Northrup. The series was a wonderful blend of modern medicine and holistic remedies. She has a website. Google it!

I learned for example that originally HRT medication was provided for all women once they became perimenopausal as a preventer of heart attack. Every women, regardless of her symptoms, was given the same dosage.

We now know that one woman may only need medicine for hot flashes while another woman may only require something to ease vaginal dryness.
I also learned why it's been so difficult to rid myself of the extra weight I put on due to middle-age spread. Ladies, all I can say is that stress is a killer!
I urge each and everyone of you to take care of yourself. For example, sleep is the only natural reliever of stress. Each woman needs 8 hours or more. How many of us get that when we are in our child rearing years?
Dr. Northrup stated that the information contained in her book should carry a young woman into menopause without fear.

Another expert on the subject is Dr. Susan Lark who also has a website chock full of information. You may opt to subscribe to either or both. The information is consistent for both.

I'm putting it out there, ladies, do the research and grow. I'm going to clean out my 2nd chakra!