I created these paintings, above, over the last year. Being a woman is beautiful and overwhelming. I wanted to take some time in this post to write about my journey through the hormone changes…so if you are not interested…stop reading here:)
After having 2 children, my body went back to its normal cycle and time went by. I was hoping to keep things as natural as possible. With the start of perimenapause, I had to really look hard at all of the options.
Many of my friends have been experiencing similar things, heavy bleeding, anxiety, mood swings…I began to investigate, because this is no way to live a normal life! So I begin…
I found the Women to Women site, after a friend mentioned it as we connected on our changing bodies. I read many articles from this site: (click on the image below)
Realizing I was not alone, I began to share this site with others. And I began the herbal program…I felt much better! I continued to see my own ob/gyn and spoke with him about the herbals and my strong wish to avoid any synthetic hormones. He has been very supportive.
On the women to women site, I looked around for referrals….other physicians who were in my area and believe in natural hormone replacement. I was led to Christine Conrad’s book: A Woman’s Guide to Natural Hormones. Christine also sent me a list of referrals. I support her site, Natural Woman Institute, as she has so wonderfully supported me on this journey.
Christine’s referrals led me to the Born Clinic
Where I have met doctors who support natural preventative care. I am thrilled with this journey and the opportunity to meet all of these wonderful people.
I had read an article a while back on how we do not invest in our own health care. This article spoke to the fact that we would spend $1,000 on many things, but neglect our health care by barely going to our yearly check-ups. I have been guilty of this…and many of the women I speak to will say “the children and family come first!” But how can we be there for our children and family, if we are not there for ourselves?
And so…I have spent the last 2 years investigating, reading, trying accupuncture, massage, holistic care, organic skin care products, safe and organic home products…it is a looooong journey, and there are times I falter…or say “how can we afford this?” but the lifestyle changes and benefits to me and my family continue to be worth giving up the things we don’t really need, and focusing on what we really DO need…one life…take care of it!
