The Captains Lady
Old World Energy Wellness for Highly Sensitive Women!
"Is It Hot In Here?!"
When I was growing up, baby boomer that I am, no one talked about the change to us younger women. Not after we passed the test of puberty. Not even after we had children! Only those who shared the unmentionable cycle spoke of it in whispers, in rooms behind closed doors, away from the children. Because of this, I had no idea what lay up and over that hill. None what-so-ever. I had no hint about what a climb it was going to be! I saw life as one straight, long line that stretched further than I could ever see. Such is youth.
Oh, I knew I would stop having periods and that gravity would take over. I wasn’t sure what caused hot-flashes, but I had heard mention of them and had heard report that they could be quite dreadful. I knew they were a symptom of the change, before entering that last circle of life, whatever that meant. Still, no one ever told me the hot-flashes I suspected I might someday have, would send me running naked to my balcony in the middle of the night, in the dead of winter, in the snow!
Furthermore, no one ever told me about other changes that would take place, such as my skin getting dry and rough or that my hair would thin and fall out in more places than one, or that an army of wrinkles would rush in and conquer what used to be my face and hands, that my throat would sag under my chin, my breasts would sleep nestled under my arm pits at night, my stomach would bulge and lay sideways in my sleep, my butt would dimple (and not cutely), that I wouldn't be able to eat certain foods anymore, sleep well, sleep at all, or that my vagina would be someday be spoken of, by doctors mumbling from behind their clip boards, in terms of being a 'friendly' or 'unfriendly' environment, for goodness sake!
I didn't know. Now, I know. So should you. These things are bound to upset, frighten and frustrate you more than anyone else because you are you and you feel so deeply on so many levels, sensitive woman that you are.
While menopause is not a stress syndrome, many Highly Sensitive Women begin to develop stress syndromes during this period of their life cycle, when hormone levels dip, dive and then swim away!
If you're having trouble sailing through this stage of your life or are curious about what may be coming in the future, download my e-book, Navigating Menopause for Highly Sensitive Women. You'll be glad you did!
Energy Wellness Tips!
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy - Consider using Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy rather than synthetic HRTs. For affordable Bio-Identical Hormones, even if you have no medical insurance, visit http://www.1-menopause.com.
Maca is a supplement that is known to boost the immune system, increase libido, and balance hormones, naturally, in the body. It does not contain hormones or phytoestrogens, but helps the body to correct individual hormonal imbalances. It is known by other names, such as Peruvian Ginseng. As it does increase matabolism, it also helps with weight loss. But, because of this, you may need to consult your doctor if you are are on heart, circulatory, or diabetic medication. Side effects can upset stomach, diarrhea and rapid heart beat, but when taken in very low doses to start, this can be avoided. Also, there are different forms of this supplement, some of which have no side effects reported. For more information, visit http://www.macaguru.com/maca-menopause. The good news is that women tested after using Maca, all report, a high degree of increased energy, less moodiness, greatly reduced hot flashes and night sweats, and a return of vaginal normalcy. No more dryness or atrophy!
Hot Flashes - Did you visit this page because you are having hot flashes? Have you been told it is doubtful your hormones are causing them? It is possible emotional stress is the reason for all the heat. Stress causes epinephrine and norepinephrine to be released into the bloodstream, causing increased blood flow, which causes hot flashes. Uncomfortable emotions can even bother you in your sleep and cause nightsweats.
Essential Oils for Menopausal Symptoms:
Headache/Migraine - Clary Sage or Majoram (a couple of drops of each in your moisturizer).
Hotflashes/Sweating - Clary Sage and Cypress ( a couple of drops of each in your lotion).
Vaginitis - Tea Tree Oil (a couple of drops in the bath water).
Vaginal Dryness - Sunflower Oil (applied to entrance of the the vagina).
For more all-natural therapies you can make right from your kitchen, download your FREE copy of my e-book, Energy Wellness Recipes!
May Love & Energy Be Yours!
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