Lions and Tigers and Bears

Lions and tigers and bears! - sounds pretty scary doesn’t it?

But the tripping part is that yeah, we all have our hormones, however, a person can have endometriosis (endo) and fibroids and have no symptoms - no pain. 

I like what I read in Christiane Northrop’s book “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom.” I couldn’t go back and find the specific wording (when I do I’ll share it with you in its exact words) but, basically she stated that we may be predisposed for fibroids or endometriosis or other conditions based on factors in our environment, genes, etc.;  however, our thoughts and emotions are one of the triggers to the outward manifestations of our conditions.  (more on thoughts and emotions to come)

If you’ve experienced either of the above-mentioned diseases or "dis-eases", then you may know of the pain, anxiety, depression, etc.  A life dismal and full of despair....it doesn't have to be!  For however much we’ve suffered in the past and may be going through even now - we are going to use what we can have control over:

What we eat

How we move

What we think

Is it just that simple?  Please know that there are no guarantees. No, it’s not simple at all, but that doesn’t mean conquering this pain in our lives can not be done.  I’m not sharing with you what someone told me or just what I’ve read about - I’m sharing with you what I have seen work for me.   What is your story.....I want to hear about your experiences. 

Perhaps you had good or uneventful periods, but you know of someone (a sister, relative or friend) who had painful periods and you’d like to share what they went through or they can come here and share.

We’ll also talk about natural remedies.  I’ve had my good share of ibuprofen (and much stronger drugs) and was thankful to get it, but I want to turn the page on that and hope to not be in the kind of pain to need it.  How?  By being more mindful the food, the movement and the thoughts I allow into my daily living (and whatever other natural alternatives I can utilize.) 

Do I still struggle with what I eat, consistent exercise and controlling my unproductive thoughts?  You better believe it!  But, one day at a time and when I fall short of what it is that I want to or would do, I just have at it again.  Beating myself up and worrying is not going to do me the good that I want, need and DECIDED that I will have in my life. Did it, done it. done.  We’ll be going through these three specific things in more detail in the short and long term, so stay tuned.

Others areas will be covered as we go along as as you may have topics you would like discussed.  I look forward to hearing what it is you do or have done to enjoy a better quality of life.  Let’s go!

Have you used food, exercise or your thoughts, attitude, or outlook to help alleviate your pain?