Doctors scare me. It's like the car mechanic. You go in for one thing then they tell you something else is broken. So for the past 5 years I have avoided getting a full blood work up. I lived in ignorant bliss. I liked it there. I rarely get sick and I look like the epitome of health. But since I hit my mid 40s, my eye sight has diminished. I wear bifocals in very stylish frames but if I don't have them on, my pretty world portrays as fuzzy. No fun but they look good on me. Two weeks ago I go to the doc for a routine check up, as my blood pressure was elevated. That runs in my family. I go. He says I look very healthy but wants me to get blood work done. I do. The results, great health except for high cholesterol. Man, I was bummed. I eat so healthy but to be honest I do love tacos, French fries, brie cheese and some days my stress is through the roof. So now I eat oatmeal for breakfast and have switched to a semi vegetarian diet for the next 3 months to see if it goes down. On the upside, I have devised a yoga sequence for high cholesterol and blood pressure. The moral of this post ~ 1. Don't put off seeing your doc if you are in your 40s. While I look 30 and act 25 sometimes, I am still 46. 2. Don't freak out. Be proactive 3. Reduce stress. Easier said than done. My solution limiting my internet time, taking long walks, avoiding people that bring me down. 4. Practice yoga. It cures many things. Peace.
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AuthorI am Tina. My loves are yoga, music, and painting. I teach yoga to adults and kids. My paintings grace the walls of a few cool places as well as they sell. I truly believe in living the good life. Enjoy. Archives
November 2014
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