Friday, June 24, 2022

Menopause Symptoms Got You Down? How To Get Your Groove Back With Vital Femme

If you're in the middle of menopause like so many women, you KNOW how tough the symptoms can be. I'm past the worst of it now, but there were months when I felt constantly exhausted. I ate well but was too tired to exercise and sometimes needed 1-2 naps a day! There were a lot of other symptoms that went along with it, so I understand if you're having a tough time with menopause. However, the good news is that there is a supplement from Vital Femme that can help! Here's what they have to say about their awesome product:


Fatigue, brain fog, hot flashes, that muffin top (where did that come from??). You would go to the gym, but you’re so. darn. tired.

Does this sound familiar?  If so, you aren’t alone.  This is not what “the best years of your life” are supposed to be like, and yet – menopause happens. You just want to feel like yourself again – to feel healthy and on top of your game, with the energy to be there for the people you love and for yourself, too. 


Being able to button your jeans would be icing on the cake.


You’ve probably been to doctors, therapists, trainers, and even asked your mom, but nobody seems to have a good answer.  It’s really frustrating because you already eat right and exercise, maybe you’ve even tried hormone replacement – and you are still suffering.   So you suck it up, maybe try the next diet fad, hoping THIS one will actually make you feel better.  There has to be a better way.



The truth is that midlife can sometimes look like a perfect storm – the changes in our bodies and our lives, in general, can present special challenges for women.  Luckily, with just a few simple lifestyle shifts, including proper nutrition and supplementing the right vitamins and micronutrients, you can be on your way to increased energy and better health.

That’s where Vital Femme comes in.  Born of one woman’s struggle with the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, Vital Femme supplements were created specifically to address the nutritional deficiencies that women face as they age.  Made 100% in the U.S. from responsibly sourced, vegan, (mostly) organic ingredients, Vital Femme products support energy, immunity, mental clarity, mood, and hormonal balance. 

A star ingredient in Vital Femme’s DIM + D3 Hormone Balancing Complex is Diindolylmethane – or DIM for short – and it should be part of every woman’s healthy aging arsenal.  DIM is a phytonutrient derived from cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and kale that has been studied extensively for its ability to regulate estrogen and testosterone metabolism in the body, thus maintaining healthy hormone balance.



This is great news for women, especially as they approach menopause because DIM can help to:

  • Promote healthy weight
  • Reduce hot flashes
  • Support breast and reproductive health
  • Reduce acne flare-ups
  • Support normal apoptosis for cellular health

Of course, supplements are only part of the puzzle, and they aren’t a “magic bullet.”  When it comes to your health, real change only happens when you look at your life through a holistic lens and take the time to uncover the situations, behaviors, and
even relationships that no longer serve you.

If any of this resonates for you, you’ll want to grab this free guide that outlines five basic principles that will help you to feel and look your best, now and for the next fifty years!  

Download the guide here: https://vitalfemme.lpages.co/2021-mastering-midlife/ 


Friday, June 17, 2022

Fly On The Wall In The Land Of Forgetfulness


     Okay, I messed up. I forgot to post my Fly On The Wall blog last month! And May was such an outstanding month! I guess I have been a little too distracted lately, (i.e. extremely forgetful!) but after decorating my office with Post-It Notes for this month's FOTW, I remembered to write it! So here we are with another edition of the Fly On The Wall group blog postings hosted by Karen of Baking In A Tornado.


     I'm going to tap into last month's fun for today's post. The fly saw us being social butterflies--so many fun activities going on (yay for summer!). We attended a local festival one night and got to see all the neighbors, then we were invited to a pontoon boat party which was a blast. We celebrated a few birthdays with family and then of course there was Mother's Day---another extraordinary day spent with the people I love most. As always, the conversations were ripe with humor and sarcasm---at least the ones I remember!

 

"Not sure we should keep these pillows. They look old and worn."
"Yep---just like your face."


"I've eaten so many carbs today and now my stomach hurts. It feels like a gunnysack with two cats fighting inside."



"Can you please change out that lightbulb? It's very dim." 
"Just like my brain..."




"So Hon, I'm working on an article for AARP about popular games we played as kids---here are some names you might remember: Twister, Battleship, Connect Four and----"
"Okay, I get it." 
"And there is also Hands Down, Payday, Ants In the Pants and...."
"Yes, I get the point---you don't need to keep----"
"And a game called Aggravation, and---"
"Aggravation is what you're doing to me now!"



"It's a good thing they didn't request bloodwork for me today at the doctor's office---after all the drinking I  did this weekend, my bloodwork would've come back 90% proof." 



"Are you worried about love handles?" 
"No, because I don't have love handles anymore; I have guard rails."


"I love this old photo of you, Hon. Look how young you were."

"Yeah, now I look like luggage that has been tossed around in an airport." 



"Wow, did that actor gain a bunch of weight?"
"No, it's just prosthetics for the role he's playing."
"Well, they should have hired me instead because they wouldn't need prostethics---I'm already that fat."



"You're anxious today, Maybe you need Bovine Therapy."
"What the heck is THAT?"
"It's hugging cows to feel better. It reduces stress." 
"I'm opting for something cheaper. It's called Chocolate Therapy."


     And that's a wrap! I promise to write myself more reminder notes in July so that I don't forget to post the next FOTW. In the meantime, I'm heading to the nearest barn to find myself a cow.....


This was the BEST day! As you can see in the pic, we had a fun group on the pontoon. If you look really hard, you'll see me with Mac squished somewhere in the middle of the group, ha-ha!!

***WANT MORE MENO MAMA?? I've been busy!! You can find me over at AARP talking about the benefits of my Zumba classes HERE  and some yummy meatless meals HERE plus the best way to care for your teeth HERE. If you watched the Belmont Stakes and you want to know a little history on the race, check out my latest for Always Pets HERE or info on a puppy's first year of life HERE and facts on the American Bulldog HERE plus the animals with the shortest lifespans HERE

 

Buzz around these other blogs for a peek into some other homes:

 

Baking In A Tornado   https://www.BakingInATornado.com

                                

The Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver         https://thediaryofanalzheimerscaregiver.com/blog.html/







Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Frustrated With Symptoms Of Menopause? Hemplily Can Help!


Do you or anyone you know experience uncomfortable symptoms of menopause? Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and more? If so, Hemplily is looking for ladies to give them some feedback! 

In case you aren't familiar with the company, Hemplily is a natural wellness brand since 2017 that helps women find harmony and balance again with products infused with the amazing hemp plant.  Hemplily Founder and CEO Terri Long HAD fibromyalgia and refused to believe taking prescriptions for the rest of her life was the only answer. One of the body’s main jobs is to heal itself! Along her journey to restore her health, she discovered that cannabis was the answer for so many with chronic illnesses PLUS can wipe out the many uncomfortable symptoms of menopause. Hemplily was created to share this knowledge with others. 


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2. We help you find the right dose for you so you get the maximum benefit, and keep track of your progress.
3. You get a 20% off coupon code for your entire next purchase as a thank you.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:

We’ll ask you about your symptoms and levels, then ship your choice of the AM or PM tincture. It’s a FULL SIZE bottle, an average of a 30 day supply! About 1-2 weeks after receiving your order we’ll send you an email with a link to the same symptoms questions, then again in about 4 weeks. If you’re not experiencing the relief you seek, we’ll contact you to help you adjust your serving amount.(You can contact us to at any time!!) Upon completion of the 3rd survey you’ll get a 20% off coupon for your next order.

 

They offer free consultations for life and a satisfaction guarantee. If you’re looking for a natural alternative to the prescription rollercoaster, go to Hemplily.com to learn more, chat, give them a call at (855) 246-4367, or email hello@hemplily.com


Hemplily is the perfect product for you or any woman experiencing symptoms of menopause. Spread the news---there is no need to live with the discomfort that comes with the change of life. Give the product a try!



 

 


Friday, June 3, 2022

Perfect Care For Estrogen Deficient Skin: Emepelle

I've always been meticulous about my skincare routine, and have been pampering my skin since the early 1980s when doctors began warning us about the dangers of skin cancer after too much sun exposure. When I hit my forties, I noticed a few, faint spots along my jawline and of course went immediately to see a dermatologist. She told me these were normal age spots, and that the little crinkles near my eyes were also normal for a middle-aged woman. But it wasn't until I hit menopause that my skin started feeling drier despite the creams I was slathering on each night. After a little research, I learned that this too was normal for a woman in her fifties because of the loss of estrogen we experience before during, and after menopause. This is also the time when we need to pay particular attention to our skin and amp our skincare routine. 

So when the good folks at Emepelle contacted me about their products that help improve the appearance of Estrogen Deficient Skin non-hormonally, I jumped at the chance to try their product. They sent me a kit with the first and only skincare items of their kind for women with estrogen deficiencies, which included their night cream, serum, and eye cream.

Here is the impressive info that Empelle sent to me: 



Emepelle is the first and only line of skincare products available to help improve the appearance of Estrogen Deficient Skin by harnessing the restorative benefits of patented MEP Technology, non-hormonally. This innovative ingredient provides benefits exclusively for the skin. MEP is clinically proven to safely and effectively help improve dryness, dullness, laxity, atrophy, and the appearance of fine lines for more healthy, youthful-looking skin.

I couldn't wait to get started and applied the collection to my face nightly for five weeks. My skin definitely felt softer and smoother, but more importantly, it looked REFRESHED. The cream and serum didn't leave my face feeling greasy like a lot of other store-brand products---the product absorbed pretty quickly into the skin, which I really liked. The true test came after I accidentally got sunburned at an all-day boat party. I forgot to use sunblock (rare for me!!) and like everyone else on the boat, my skin was hot and bright red the next day. I continued applying the Empelle products to my face and guess what? Of the 20 people aboard the boat that day, I was the only one who didn't experience skin peeling on my face! In fact, the redness disappeared by the next day, and my skin's moisture was restored. So yes, I like this product and highly recommend it to women my age experiencing menopause. Here is some additional info on each of the products in their collection: 



Emepelle Night Cream is a luxurious and restorative cream that harnesses skin’s nighttime repair activities to help restore vitality and luminosity to aging skin.  This rich and nourishing night cream features breakthrough MEP Technology to help restore the natural function of Estrogen Deficient Skin non-hormonally, for improved firmness, hydration, and luminosity.  Emepelle Night Cream is designed specifically for women in menopause and perimenopause.



​​Emepelle Serum is a lightweight, oil-free daily serum that helps to reinvigorate the skin’s natural source of radiance for more healthy, youthful-looking skin. This silky-smooth serum features MEP Technology™ to help restore the natural function of Estrogen Deficient Skin non-hormonally for improved firmness, hydration, and luminosity. The result is more hydrated and luminous skin. Emepelle Serum is a breakthrough serum designed for women in menopause and perimenopause to directly combat signs of estrogen loss and skin aging.


Emepelle Eye Cream is a firming, nourishing, and rejuvenating eye cream that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, under-eye puffiness, and dark circles for anti-aging benefits and improved luminosity for the eyes. This rich, creamy and fast-absorbing eye cream features breakthrough MEP Technology® to help restore the natural function of Estrogen Deficient Skin, non-hormonally, for improved firmness, hydration, and luminosity.  The result is more hydrated and luminous skin. Emepelle Eye Cream is a breakthrough eye cream designed for women in menopause and perimenopause to directly combat signs of estrogen loss and skin aging.

Do your skin a favor and buy this product! It works!

You can find out more about Emepelle HERE: https://biopelle.com/emepelle/

Follow them on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/emepelleskincare/



Thursday, April 28, 2022

Make Mother's Day And Every Day Special With Joyamo Jewelry

Looking for a special gift for Mom or Grandma on Mother's Day? Joyamo has a wonderful selection of custom-made bangles with engravable charms and a sentimental collection of charm bracelets for grandmothers   that make ideal gifts on Mother's Day, birthdays, or any day!

 
Joyamo Custom Name Necklaces & Jewelry sent me a beautiful silver bangle bracelet with heart-shaped charms that have the names of my three grandchildren on them and I wear it with pride. It's such a pretty bracelet---I love it!
When you order items from JoyAmo, you're getting handmade jewelry by expert artisans that are checked thoroughly by their QA team before being delivered to you. All products are made with high-quality metals and have a perfect finishing. New collections are created on a monthly basis to offer up-to-date looks of the latest fashion trends.  They also offer vintage motifs and patterns but have reinvented the style to fit the personality of today's consumers. 
JoyAmo's inspiration for designing their new pieces are mothers, best friends, lovers, and families. You can add your personal touch to each item by choosing the number of charms you want, or a special message of love engraved on the piece (name, date, or phrase). Once you receive your order, follow their tips for keeping your gold and silver jewelry in pristine condition and safe from tarnishing.

If this sounds like a gift you need for yourself or a loved one, check JoyAmo's online store for a magical experience.
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Friday, April 22, 2022

Fly On The Wall With The Flying Raisins

Welcome to another edition of Fly On The Wall group blog postings hosted by Karen of Baking In A Tornado. Today, there are three of us bravely opening our homes to you (as if you were a fly) to see what goes on behind closed doors. 


Speaking of flies, this is the time of year when they seem to swarm the backyards of our neighborhood. Whenever we have outdoor barbecues, everything has to be covered to prevent the nasty insects from landing on our food. Just last night, seven flies (yes, SEVEN!!) snuck into our house while we were eating dinner. The dogs went nuts, leaping into the air and snapping at them. My nephew calls the flies "flying raisins"....gross, I know, but accurate because apparently, my dogs think flies are treats. 





I got a small reprieve from the flies a few weeks ago when Hubs and I went to St. Augustine for our 38th wedding anniversary (I didn't see a single fly!). We've been taking this vacation every spring for the past six years, but this time we wanted to try some new things during the trip, so we signed up for a day of jet skiing and an afternoon on the bay in a floating tiki bar. Both items have been on my bucket list for a while now, so I was anxious to do them. We also wanted to try zip lining---until we learned that it was a 45-minute course over an alligator pit. Uh......no thanks. 


It was freezing cold the day we went to the dock to rent the jet ski. The water was even colder. Hubs had driven a single jet ski before, but this was his first time with a rider (me) in the back. I warned him that if I fell off, it would be grounds for divorce. No pressure, Hubs. 



I'm sorry to say that I did not last longer than 20 minutes, screaming in Hub's ear every time the jet ski wobbled, went airborne, and threatened to tip over into the choppy, Titanic temperature/iceberg water. Oh, and did I mention that the water's surface was also loaded with thousands of worm-like squiggly bugs that hatch this time of year in the bay? Let's just say that I knelt down and kissed the deck once I got off that wretched jet ski. Hubs went out by himself for another 30 minutes and of course, had a blast, worms and all. 

The floating tiki bar was more my speed....sipping tropical drinks on the bay while listening to our favorite tunes and watching the sunset. I could have stayed on it all night...if only there had been a bathroom on board.



Whenever we're in St. Augustine, we also rent a tiny "clown car" to zip around town. It was even easier this time since I've lost weight---I could actually get my legs out from under the miniature dashboard without assistance. So......I celebrated with a martini  (or two) afterward! 



I think the best thing that happened was one night while we were out to dinner, a young couple stopped us after we ate and said they'd overheard us tell the waitress it was our 38th anniversary. The couple was on their honeymoon and said they'd been observing us. They wanted to know how we could still be so happy after so many years---and what the secret to longevity was. I told them patience, forgiveness, compassion, and a LOT of humor!  

All in all, it was a fabulous trip---we enjoyed the best seafood and the most delicious handcrafted cocktails there, and as always, booked the same room at our favorite B&B for next year's anniversary. Perhaps next time we will be brave enough to try the zipline---but only if the alligators are napping. 

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to grab my fly swatter to kill some of these flying raisins before my dogs turn them into a snack. 


***Want more Meno Mama? Check out my latest article for Always Pets HERE and for my recent work featured on AARP, click HERE and also I can be found on Family Minded HERE

Buzz around these other blogs by clicking on the links for a peek into some other homes:

 

Baking In A Tornado   https://www.BakingInATornado.com

                                  

The Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver         https://thediaryofanalzheimerscaregiver.com/blog.html/

Friday, March 18, 2022

Fly On The Wall With A Human Cheeseball

     Welcome to another edition of Fly On The Wall group blog postings hosted by Karen of Baking In A Tornado. Today, there are three of us inviting you into our homes for a closer look at what goes on behind closed doors.  

     The fly has been enjoying himself in my house this month because my husband stinks....like seriously, he smells after days of working outdoors in the South Florida heat. It also doesn't help that lately I've really been into cooking and eating cabbage (what?? It's good for you!). So just use your imagination...our house gets.....smelly. Come to think of it, the dogs could use a bath, too.  Anyway, here are some snippets of conversation that nosy fly has overheard in my house of (smelly) horrors: 




"Stop adding drama to the situation. You're acting out just to stir the pot." 
"Yep and at this rate, I'm going to need a bigger ladle, too."



"If you need to poop, eat this breakfast bar---it's loaded with fiber and artificial stuff that will make you go." 
"Sounds like crap to me...."



"Why are you snacking again? I thought you were going to sleep."
"I am, but first, I need a  slumber snack."


"Did you just fart again??"
"Those are just little baby farts, They don't count."
"Well, as much as you've been farting tonight, I'd say you have a whole nursery up in there."


"I don't get it; first, you spoil our kids. Then, you spoil our dogs. The amount of spoiling around here is ridiculous."
"What's the matter...are you mad because you're still waiting in line for your turn?"



"I've been so busy, I haven't showered in four days."
"Oh, so THAT'S why the house smells like someone opened a can of cheese balls!!"


"Come on Honey, show the grandkids how to twerk!"
"No thanks---I'll end up in traction if I try."




So weird----I keep getting ads for corsets. Ha-ha, I don't need one of those."
"Uh......"
"Okay, so maybe I do....." 



"What are you staring at in the fridge?"
"A package of buttery croissants."
"Damn, the way you're looking at it, you'd think it was the Holy Grail."
"Anything slathered in butter is the Holy Grail."



"Geez, I feel like a dumpster teddy bear."
"Huh? What?" 
"Like an immortal jellyfish."
"What does that even mean??"
"It means that I'm worn out like a used teddy bear.....so bone-tired I can't even stand up--like a jellyfish. 
"No, it means you're ready for a dirt nap." 

     Okay, ladies, I know you're jealous...because doesn't every woman want a dumpster teddy bear that smells like cheeseballs and believes butter is the Holy Grail? 

**Want more Meno Mama? Check out my latest article about exotic pets for Always Pets HERE, and some great keto soup recipes I have featured on Family Minded HERE

Check out these other bloggers participating in the Fly On The Wall group blog postings:

 Baking In A Tornado  https://www.BakingInATornado.com

                                

The Diary of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver         https://thediaryofanalzheimerscaregiver.com/blog.html/










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