R.A.D.I.C.A.L. Thoughts for R.A.D.I.C.A.L. Women

I was going to put a menopause joke to start out this blog, but couldn’t find any I thought were really funny. Here’s one that was a little funny: “You know a woman’s going through menopause when she sells her home heating system at a yard sale.” Okay, not that funny. If you’re going through menopause when you’re going through a midlife divorce, some things seem more catastrophic than usual. Menopause means our emotions are more erratic and unpredictable. We tend to cry more and get angry a little faster. But look at it this way; why not get all of that bad stuff out of the way all at once? If a divorce is part of your life right now, you’re probably dealing with lots of new and intense emotions anyway. Just try to clean house all the way around … get through menopause and get through the divorce all at once and then get on with building your new life. Here is something I came across in a book called Midlife/New Life and it’s about finding new enthusiasm about this stage of life. Here is a list of 10 foods that are suggested “menopause managers.” (Menopause Manager sounds sort of like Career Consultant! Maybe there's a whole new career path on the horizon!) Anyway, try eating something from this list today and see if you feel better. Even if you’re not going through menopause, these things can help:
1. Brazil Nuts
2. Fish
3. Low-fat Dairy Products
4. Flax seeds
5. Whole Grains
6. Spices (Ginger & Tumeric are especially helpful
7. Herbal remedies
8. Vitamin supplements
9. Tofu, soy and legumes
10. Bean sprouts

Check with your physician or naturopath for herbal suggestions that might help and which vitamins women need especially. And be careful if you are taking antidepressants because some herbal supplements should not be taken at the same time.

And by the way, if you find a good menopause joke send it to suzysuccess@kc.rr.com and I’ll post it.

Have a good day and Remember: You're Still Hot! Period!