Dog Days of Summer
Thursday I finally go to the doctor. Hopefully we'll be able to figure some things out - like why I'm so tired all the time. I need to put my list in order - my list of questions for him. He's such a kind, patient and wonderful doctor. I'm grateful to have him for my OBGYN. I think it is a combination of stress, worry, hormonal changes... I'm hoping it is nothing more than that really.
I've changed up my (our) eating some more. Not drastic, just that I've eliminated eating COLD or drinking COLD foods and fluids. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine it makes it difficult for our digestive system to function properly. I'm also refraining from spicy (hot spicy) foods and eating gentle nutritious foods - as NON processed as possible - even more than we already have been doing. That has helped my energy and my overall well-being.
However, last night - we had one bout of naughtiness. Jess bought a bag of salsa verde nachos last week and we had some last night. I had heart burn for the first time - in as long as I can remember. I NEVER get heart burn or indigestion. So my system is definitely becoming more acutely sensitive to these types of foods. We rarely eat this stuff anymore and now I really know I can't have it at all. I'm trying to cut down on coffee. I've been drinking just one cup a day although today is a two-cupper since a little pumpkin got me up waaay to early. I'm dragging. But no more than that. Coffee is making me really cranky if I have more than one cup anymore. I've been drinking Tazo's Green Ginger Tea. It's very nice especially with a meal. I've also been making a Green Drink or drinking a Green Juice every day. One made with spinach, kale, apple, swiss chard, lemon, pear, cucumber, parsley - just to name a few things. It's nutritious and actually tastes really good.
I'm a little concerned about one thing - I have a friend I've known forever but every time I see her in person, I get sick afterwards. It's almost like she is a carrier of colds or sickness and it gets passed on to me every time. This has happened each of the last four times I've seen her. EVERY TIME. I need to ask the doctor about this. It sucks. I don't know how deal with that if I have to NOT be around her ever. But I can't risk constantly being sick either whenever she comes around. Never had that happen before. Ugh.
Writing wise, I haven't been doing much. I've been mostly reading this summer and focusing on my daughter and husband as he is stressed these days. That's where my stress is coming from. I worry about everyone around me and it is really difficult when I can't help alleviate that stress.
I'm very happy that Summer is almost over. I am hoping and praying for a long cool, crispy sunny beautiful dry Fall. I wish it could be Fall for a good five, six months. I would be in heaven. :)