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Kelly Henderson Cancer Survivor |
Soul Spa Inspirations |
Carrie Pierce Menopause.com |
I went from not having a concern in the world, picking up my kids from school planning dinner, etc. to "I have Cancer?" |
Feature: Kelly Henderson Cancer Survivor CEO Wear It Well |
Spiritual Corner Take time to nourish your soul, mind, and body with Words of wisdom and relaxation |
Christina Ackerman |
Christina Ackerman BRAC Analysis |
Carol Lynn Pieper |
The BRAC Analysis is a genetic test for breast and ovarian cancer. My breast doctor suggested I get a bilateral mastectomy |
Healthy Summer Living |
Don't Gain Weight In the Recession |
Flavorable Food on A Budget |
On losing my breast, my thought was "it's" cancer get rid of it. Ladies this could be your finest hour step up to the plate and show us what you are made of. |
Am I going to die, how did this happen to me. I went from not having a concern in the world, taking care of the house, planning to go pick up my kids from school, planning dinner, etc. to "I have Cancer?" |
The BRAC Analysis is a genetic test for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. My breast doctor suggested I get a bilateral mastectomy. |
Staying home for more meals It's important to get the most for your dollar when shopping for healthy foods at the grocery store. |
People who feel stressed, as many do in the midst of a financial recession, may turn to food for comfort and start to overindulge |
Summertime is great family fun Live an active healthy lifestyle spend time at sports events, attend concerts, picnics, go to the beach, take walks get fresh air |
Carrie Pierce |
The process of Menopause For most women- brings with it a host of strange feelings and occurrences. Without warning, memories we haven't recalled in years will resurface. |
The Ghost of Periods Past by: Carrie E. Pierce and Menopauserus.com 'Is it just me?!' '-Am I losing my mind??!' If I had a nickel for every time I've been asked that question by a fellow perimenopausal/ Menopausal woman at one of my seminars, or read those same anguished words in the emails we receive regularly via our Menopauserus.com Inbox-- or in the routine postings found on menopausal chat sites- I'd be a very rich woman today! No matter where I go or whom I speak with, this is a recurring, fearful theme that most middle aged women suffer from and labor under. |
The thought struck me not too long ago, that as women, we are so much better prepared to experience our first period than we are our LAST period. Society in general- and our parents in particular- had a lot riding on our coming of age- and our wise handling of the consequences; Unprepared, sexually active young women can rain down a host of inconveniences upon their families: unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, and cycles of pain and/or physical illnesses that have lasting impact. Health classes- and in some cases, close and trusted family members, taught us about our developing bodies, while magazines bombarded us with not only fashion and makeup tips, but How To articles. By the time we reached puberty, most of us had a reasonable handle on how the process would unfold before us and what it was technically all about. Sadly, that's just not true for us today as we face the winding down of our reproductive cycle. It's a proven phenomenon that young girls who are taught to feel positive about the act of menstruation and the process of womanhood, seem to have fewer medical issues surrounding their cycles; less pain, less cramping, less emotional symptoms. One has to wonder, if we as women were taught to embrace Menopause instead of viewing it as an 'ending' a 'loss' a time of 'illness and aging'- and an 'enemy to be conquered at all costs'- would we fare better with the process? |
I believe the answer is a resounding 'YES!' There are certain aspects of the Menopause journey that women seem afraid to talk about, share, or even acknowledge, but it's these very aspects that provide the deep, profound, and rather mystical side to Menopause. By ignoring these aspects, we miss a key opportunity to embrace the very essence of Womanhood and Life itself. Please make note that when I speak of the 'mystical' aspect of Menopause, I am working from this definition: 'Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding'. That's important to bear in mind as we proceed… The process of Menopause- for most women- brings with it a host of strange feelings and occurrences- not of body per se... not strictly of emotions per se... and not of mental discord per se. There is something that accompanies the Menopause process that is rather profoundly that of Spirit; a sense memory deep within most women that transports them- often when they least expect it, step by step- on an emotional review of their lives. Without warning, memories we haven't recalled in years will resurface- sometimes in snippets-often-times fully formed as though we were experiencing them for the first time; graphic memories from our young years: our first kiss, the feel and scent of our first boyfriend... how that first silky, slinky fabric felt against our skin...our first sexual encounter... |
Aches and pains from long forgotten injuries can act up from out of nowhere at this time too... cravings we used to have and had long ago overcome now resurface...literally, voices from our past can be heard echoing in our minds...various scenes from our past can play out before our eyes- just like a scene from a movie projected on a screen... Our mature self is brought directly into contact with the ghost of our young self once more almost as Spirit's way of saying 'Look. Look how far you've come and how very much you've blossomed on your Life's journey!' |
A Women's Health Columnist Carrie Pierce has worked exclusively in the skin care, health and beauty industry for over 25 years. She's a licensed Aesthetician, is certified in Color Analysis and has built a solid, international reputation in the field of holistic, menopausal skin care; specializing in harmful cosmetic ingredients and industry practices. Carrie is a recognized speaker and published writer- having written numerous articles in women's health and beauty publications and she is Founder and President of Menopauserus.com- The ultimate support site for women in need of personalized peri menopause and menopause relief. It's her mission to help make menopause 'The Change for the Better'- for women everywhere! |