Posts Tagged "perimenopause"

Talk Talk

Posted by Liz on May 10, 2008 in hot flash | 0 comments

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I’ve been surfing lots to see what folks are saying about the menopause. And it’s given me pause, which is why I wanted to pick up my pen and intervene.

Too often, what I run across is run of the mill, me-too, stale copy with highly technical information “dumbed down” for the consumer OR advice on how to delight in the menopause OR unsound or unproven alternatives that are not tailored to the individual but to the masses.

So, how do you like your information served? Sugar-coated with a cherry and whipped cream? Or organic, fresh and crisp, just-picked and newly-ripened, one perfect portion at a time, presented with you and your needs in mind?

I only ask not be “talked at” but spoken to in an engaging, respectful manner. I didn’t believe those tampon ads back in the 70s depicting two happy teenage girls on the beach exercising, and I don’t believe that I should be told that I will delight in a drenching hot flash, perspiration rolling down my face, and huge sweat rings staining a new silk blouse.

So, here’s my promise to you. Straight talk, no shooter, engaging, factual, and timely. If you catch a few words here and there that resonate…well, we’re halfway there.

Here’s the first course:

A small but scientifically designed study out of China shows that acupuncture plus cupping provided relief of menopause-related perspiration in approximately 81% of women compared to acupuncture alone or cupping alone. Sound interesting?

Is it me…or is it global warming?

Posted by Liz on May 9, 2008 in women's health | 2 comments

Hey. Global warming is no joke. I’ve been turning down or off the thermostat a lot lately. But my central heating is seemingly going into overdrive. Sisters – you know what I’m talking about. In fact, I’ve been chatting lots and lots lately with my gal pals about this pause in our lives…..taking stock as to what’s going on and the steps we’re taking to deal with it. But I truly think that it’s not about dealing, but sharing and winning and reveling and rebelling. Yup, that’s my plan. So I hope that you’ll join me on this journey to get the word out about what’s working and what’s not and the challenges and victories. I’m going to use this forum to post the good, bad, ugly and the best and worst about…..shhhhh…..peri and men-oh-pause. But I promise! This ain’t gonna be your mama’s menopause! A new day has dawned…