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Revisiting perimenopause
Changes are subtle and easily dismissed. Migraines, a little moody, a little anxious, a little weight gain, a little tired, a little less libido, a little less frivolous, a little joint ache and pain not forgetting hot flushes and heavy periods.Then hey presto I felt fine again, if only for a short while. I didn’t…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
I should have gone for my mammogram earlier this month quite apt as it’s breast cancer awareness month. I’ve rescheduled to December. I found a pea size lump in my right breast a few years ago. I remember calling my doctor’s surgery, speaking to the receptionist who replied there were no appointments available. When I…
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Strongevity – part 2 by Annegrete Guest Post
When not “on the bike” Generally I am trying to live an active and healthy life. Fortunately I have the possibility and time do some kind of exercise 4-5 times a week. In the summer walking, hiking, cycling and swimming. I live in a fantastic alpine surrounding and when not here I spend time in…
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Strongevity – part 1 by Annegrete Guest Post
Sandra asked me to do a contribution to her “menopause-and-more” blog from “ahead”. Far past the age of getting menopausal. Looking back I can only say that I am persuaded that my hormone therapy has helped me a lot. My doctor told me to start taking these when I was around 50 approx. 20 years…
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Hiking
Away from skiing to hiking.The same landscape without snow looks completely different through my eyes. Both times of year are superb for different reasons. Calm and connected to nature sometimes it’s just me and my backpack. When I’m alone I always choose a familiar trail. Over the years I’ve grown more accustomed to the height…
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Running
Running is possible at almost any age, so long as you’re all in tact with no health issues! It’s possible to improve even at 50 plus. You often see and hear of marathon runners still going strong in their senior years. Running in nature gives me a feeling of freedom, time to think to be…
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Your body, your choice
Since studying I can’t believe how I enjoy research, reports and data. Funny how things ‘change’, (pardon the pun) probably my age. Knowledge gives us power to make better decisions. We can compare notes, however what’s best for a friend may not be best for you. There’s much talk surrounding HRT (hormone replacement therapy). Is…
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Try something new
Getting older we can become cautious and dare I say a little reluctant to try something new. New ideas and activities can be seen as arduous challenges rather than an optimistic adventure. Becoming stuck in our ways, resistant to change. Even when we have the chance to try something new, we may decline. The thing…
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Hormones through the years
Menopause is a funny thing, it doesn’t matter our race or ethnicity we will or are experiencing this change. Whether we have symptoms or not or associate them with menopause our hormones change and our bodies too. With more than 30 symptoms it’s difficult to decipher if they are menopausal or not! I’m grateful I’ve…
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Hair again
Along with everything else going through perimenopause and menopause I’ve noticed a change in my hair and scalp. Both drier than usual making my scalp itchy sometimes. I include flaxseeds with my breakfast which are supposed to help plus massage flaxseed oil into my scalp from time to time. Leave for a few hours prior…