Approaching the dreaded menopause and seeing how my body is changing. It is not for the weak, lol. I have been trying to manage it with some moderation of drinking wine, exercising and have looked at a few schools of thought when it comes to dealing with this. There are many people bringing forth pills or tinctures. In moments of desperation, I have considered checking one of them out.
Recently, I found an aryuvedic practitioner on social media. Her reel made sense and offered solutions. Over the course of a few days, I seemed to come across Jennifer frequently. I attended a virtual masterclass and decided to follow up with her on a zoom call to learn more details about her program. Six months of resetting hormones, naturally. Healing the body by removing substances. I drink wine and other spirits, dairy, caffeine, chocolate. In addition, there is my love of spicy foods, garlic and onions that seem to inflame my body. This will be an interesting six months.
Thankfully, she is realistic and knows that women will have some setbacks. I know that I will. There is the celebration with Shari that is upcoming. This year marks the 19th year since Brian died. In some ways it feels like yesterday and others, I cannot believe it has been nineteen years. Plus, there is an upcoming wine trip with Tom and his board members. Both of these will happen during the six-month window.
Years ago, when I was considering adding to my yoga repertoire, I reached out to one of my mentors in Santa Fe. Paige felt it would benefit me, greatly, if I did a forty-day cleanse. In addition, she recommended that I did not drink for a year. I explained to Paige that that would be unlikely. I enjoy drinking wine. Looking back on what she was offering, it is very similar to what I just signed up for. I am in a different place in my life which is what is motivating me to try this. I am not enjoying having my hormones out of whack. Stress is making it worse. My sleep is nonexistent most nights. Thankfully, my symptoms are minimal at this point. I know there are some women who experience more of them and feel terrible. I won't bore you with my cycle only to say that is has increased in days and volume.
I believe this aryuvedic approach will be beneficial. I might get bored of the food and similarities. But I know that I cannot continue on this path. I need to feel better in my body.
Today was the first day I practiced this lifestyle change. Then I realized that I should have prepared for this moment. I cannot wing it and think everything will be okay. I did have some supplies on hand--ghee, coriander seeds, turmeric, ginger, lentils and basmati rice. I need to better prepare to actually make a go of this.
I am hoping that my sleep will improve and that my other symptoms will minimize and decrease. I want to age gracefully. The stress thing needs to be addressed. Although it seems that daily, I am pushed to the brink on my sanity levels. I am confident that that will improve soon. I feel the energy shifting.
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