I wonder if this is part of my condition. Comfort food you know.
Whether it is or not, it’s yummy. Don’t you agree? Especially that sliver of chocolate. Yum!
Posts Tagged ‘Health’
Comfort Food
20/04/2012A New Word?
18/04/2012Problems with my skin – Probably NOT allergies now…
Problems with my emotions – I got frightened for no real reason
Problems with my joints – The knees are better – just the left shoulder now
Problems with my ears – Intermittent vertigo, long term tinnitus
That folks, is my current health update!
So WHAT’s causing all this, you might ask? I think it’s just one word – perimenopause.
It’s possibly a new word to some of you. It’s one I came across seven years ago. I had similar and more symptoms then. There is a list, you see. Symptoms which women, as they approach this amazing time of their life, experience to varying degrees. Seven years ago, I had some 29-30 out of the listed 32 symptoms. I now find that the list has increased to 35. And I only have 22 of them, but badly.
Remedy? Well, stress is a factor which I need to reduce. The rash? It’s hives. Probably from stress and hormonal imbalance. So am working at reducing stress. SO glad for a good team at the office!
The other factor which i am working on – herbal supplements. I used to take some. Then I reduced them. Going to increase once again…
Will they work? I will let you know in a week’s time. Hopefully by then my brain is back to functioning well!
Still Thankful
16/04/2012Had a fall the other day. Of late, I have been going through quite a few challenges.
Problems with my skin – allergies causing my skin to be super irritated
Problems with my emotions – a bit anxious about a few matters
Problems with my joints – pains in the shoulders and knees
Problems with my ears – tinnitus and vertigo
All in all, it’s been quite a few weeks. I am glad however that I can take medication for the pains and the allergies. The emotions come and go…. and I am thankful for understanding folk around me. The ear sensitivity is a problem and I walk around with ear plugs handy. The dizziness is the most challenging. I find myself being rather clumsy due to occasional loss of balance. I am so glad I didn’t hurt myself too badly when I fell. My knee felt the most of the impact. An incapacitated knee would have meant great difficulty going about my work. I would need something like a knee scooter or similar. Thankful my calcium levels are good!
Health Issues
28/03/2012Wow. All that talk about how rotten I feel. Well, it can’t compare to what my friend’s father must feel. He’s normally super-fit. You can see from the way he walks and carries himself that he has worked hard to ensure he stays fit.
However, the unexpected did happen – he had sudden chest pains. Thankfully my friend was with him when it happened and was able to rush his Dad to the hospital where he had tests like an ekg done. He had bloods taken too. His Dad is now resting in the hospital – for observation. I hope he’ll be fine.
Finally Over?
27/03/2012It’s been days. Coming to a week. What a long-drawn affair this has been!
It has varied from being totally stuffed up to the total opposite.
Whilst a few days ago there was near immobility, today I have spent most of today using up a box of tissues and putting red marks all over.
Oh, by the way, I refer to the state of my nose.
Finally today, I have seen signs of improvement despite rubbing myself sore around the nostrils.
I walked out of the house and smelled the flowers.
Joy. I hadn’t appreciated them as much as I did this morning!
Trying Something Else
26/03/2012During this period of not feeling so well, Hubby has been trying all sorts of things to help me regain my health. He has even suggested sourcing for the best yoga mats for our stretching exercises. We can’t get to the gym so we tend to work out at home. Furthermore,, right now, the symptoms of my ill health includes tinnitus and vertigo (dizziness) So it’s just as well we have learned some stretching exercises. I don’t think I could cope with the sounds in a gym – the thumping rhythmic music and whirring of machines would flatten me – onto the floor.
I am thankful for my thoughtful Hubby!
Carbo Fix
24/03/2012After that post about my daily carbohydrate fix, I stood on the scales.
Yes, I agree, that was pretty lousy timing.
Needless to say (but I shall write it) I went on a guilt trip. Berated myself for not having more control. Even tempted to tell Hubby off for not restraining me.
But truth be told, I need help. But which? I am concerned about some of these quick-fix concoctions. So I am being very selective. I am told that appexit side effects are minimal and so therefore worth trying. It helps suppress appetite… which is right up my street!
Zumba
17/03/2012In my pursuit to get fitter, slimmer and look better, I am being tempted to try zumba. This is a dance inspired exercise programme. To be more precise, it is Latin dance origin.
There’s one near my place of work and I have heard some rave reviews about this. My only concern, apart from the time factor, is whether or not I can keep up. Judging by this, one has to be good….!
Working For Results
15/03/2012The upcoming dinner is fast approaching. I have been going on the exercise machines like a maniac. Pushing myself so hard that some people are remarking how much better I look, how much weight I have lost. They often ask what I did to achieve these results
But when behind closed doors, the true story is revealed – I have mostly lost weight, yes, but I am oh, so flabby! As I get older, it is harder to get toned. Someone said I should try adding testosterone boosting supplements but I have hard of these syntheroid side effects and am cautious. I gather that there are some made with natural ingredients but I still wonder if one would be messing about with one’s body….
Meanwhile as I ponder and mull over this, the clock ticks and the dinner date draws closer…. ah!
Fitting In
11/03/2012Well, with the upcoming function and a “new” evening gown, the right accessories and even the right fragrance, I now have another problem – I need to look good. Haha!
The evening gown I have been given? It is so fitting, it shows lumps and bumps that don’t belong. So I need something to get trim and slim. And quick. But none of these queer quick fix stuff. These ones are often only temporary. Some even have terrible side effects like making me break out in rashes. Conversely, the good side effects of healthy trim should not only be lasting, but in a healthy way, cause me to lose weight and look good. Then I can fit into that dress super well…. so yes, roll on next week!
