Why didn't Mom tell me how bad this thing called menopause could get?! Hmm...probably because she went through the process of it relevantly smooth. Mom just had a few bad headaches, (to my recollection). And she had her last cycle at the age of 44. Well of course, I thought I would follow suit and inherit her good fortune. Wrong!! I did however put an end to my heavy cycles since my OB/GYN performed the oblation. And thank God for small favors!! Since the beginning of March, I am cycle free. Yeah! But wait, it's not all coming up roses for me now, far from it! I'm experiencing the effects of menopause in the worst way. The hot flashes I can handle. Don't get me wrong; they are NOT fun. LOL. However, it's the depression and anxiety that I'm having major issues with. Some days it's hard to just get out of bed, and there are those days that I get up early, do my workout, and feel awesome afterwards, and usually my days go (for the most part) well. Today is a bad day. As I woke … [Read more...]
21 Safety Tips For Girls and Women
We live in a scary world where sex trafficking is rampant and there is a real danger to women. Once you step foot out of your home, anything can happen. There are dangers out there waiting for girls and women. The best way to keep you out of harm's way is by following the safety tips below. Safety Tips For Girls and Women 1. At night, walk in well-lit areas. Be aware of tall hedges, high fences, open garages, and other areas where someone could hide. 2. If possible, walk against traffic. You'll be more noticeable if you need to flag someone down. 3. Women shouldn't walk alone when it's late, whether it's outside, or in an underground parking lot. Even the most well-lit underground parking lot may seem harmless; a perpetrator could very well stay hidden between parked cars ,or lay low in a parked car. If you must go to a store at night, make sure that you park as close as possible, and ask a manager to walk you to your car if you feel at all unsafe. Better yet--don't shop after … [Read more...]
21 Ways to Fight Aging
Your skin and physical appearance can take a beating over the years, so it's imperative to take care of yourself inside and out to prevent premature aging. 21 Ways to Fight Aging 1. Water not only replenishes lost fluids, but removes toxins from your liver. Water is a natural detoxifier; it helps regulate your body temperature and many other benefits. You should drink plenty of it. 2. Eat lots of fresh fruits and veggies. It's not only great for your health, but for your skin and hair as well. 3. Limit your intake of caffeine. It also acts as a diuretic so for each cup of java you drink, drink the same amount of water. There is caffeine in many foods, so be aware of how much intake of caffeine you're getting. 4. Limit your intake of refined sugars, and skip the diet or processed food products. 5. Limit your intake of alcohol, or don't drink at all. 6. Don't smoke, and if you do, quit! It's bad for your skin, hair, teeth, your overall physical appearance--and you know … [Read more...]
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