April is mental wellbeing month here at Body of Eve and I just couldn’t resist the opportunity to pen a piece about what rocks my wellbeing these days…dueling hormones at home. Between my perimenopasal hormones and the hormone swings presented by my lovely 16 year-old daughter, feeling mentally well on most days is a bit […]
Can Food Help Keep Our Memory Strong?
Today I forgot my neighbor’s name. Oh, sure I could give myself an out and say “That’s okay—I haven’t lived here long” but it doesn’t make me feel any better. I see her all the time. Memory is a precious gift. We take it for granted when we are young and laugh about “losing it” […]
Confused About Hormone Replacement Therapy? You’re Not Alone
Were you surprised? I was! After learning about Steph’s near death experience, I wondered…could it really have been caused by her hormone replacement therapy? After a few sleepless nights, I decided to review the research again regarding the use of HRT (hormone replacement therapy). Here is what I found. There have been many large trials […]
You Better Start Listening
Well, my journey to good health during perimenopause took a crazy twist a couple of weeks ago. If you keep up with the blog, you may have noticed that I’ve been absent – more absent than any of you will ever know. Two weeks ago I almost lost my life due to blood clots (pulmonary […]
Progress. Sexy Ankles!
It’s been a while, so I thought I’d update everyone on my progress related to getting healthy. I was suppose to have my appointment with my healthcare provider this week to get my blood drawn, check blood pressure and discuss further hormone treatment – i.e. my four-month check-up. But, of course, I caught the flu […]
Happy Hormonal Holiday Season!
First – Happy Halloween! And, happy kick-off to Holiday Food Challenges! If you are like me, you have staved off the desire to eat all of the Halloween candy and didn’t have to run to the store and get more for tonight. Of course, I was able to do that because I only bought candy […]
How Toxins Make Us Fat
Hello my friends! Heidi here. How are you? I’m a little sad this week because I’m not fitting into my jeans. Sadly, I’ve gained more weight this year than the last three years combined. Oh, I know stress is a culprit and so are my changing hormones but Stephanie’s post last week got me thinking […]
Women Apply 500+ Chemicals a Day
Did you know that the average woman applies over 500 chemicals to her body every single day? I certainly didn’t and when I heard this information during a television news broadcast this past week, I thought the reporter must have made a mistake. There is absolutely no way that I am in some way applying […]
Fighting the Good Fight
This fine Saturday night I find myself enjoying the newest Bill Bryson book (One Summer: America, 1927) and bubbling in a nice, hot, cortisol lowering bath and I’m reflecting on the fact that it’s been almost two months since I received my” insulin resistance” diagnosis. And, I’d be lying if I reported that it has been […]
Can’t Sleep? Might Be Time for Change
All I need is a just a little more sleep,” I explained with a very cranky voice to Mr. H the other night. It was in response to a meltdown I had earlier after missing a work deadline. What I should have said is …I need A LOT more sleep. I’m ashamed to admit that […]
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