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Acupuncture #3

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Ahhh...I can get used to this!
Third acupuncture session was this afternoon. I've gotten used to the routine -
lay on the padded table, have my pulses checked, and the needles placed. Listen to lovely ambient music while taking slow deep breaths. Eye mask in place. Feel at peace. Meditate. Enjoy not having to be anywhere or do anything. Imagine the chi freely flowing through all the body's meridians and good health in each organ, balanced flow and harmony.
Since I'm still getting over my cold, she placed menthol on my chest. I could breathe through my nose, no problem, no snoring (unlike the person on the neighboring table who was chugging along at twenty times a minute. Sending them loving kindness meditations... )
Previously I would heat up to sweating at least twice during that amount of time - that has improved! I look forward to my sessions. The herbs given for daily use (as a tea) don't have a flavor or odor, so that has been no problem.
We'll see how the next month goes. I may be able to get through the night without having to change nightgowns!

  
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STRINGI719 5/19/2011 11:09AM

    I love hearing your positive feedback, and reading about others' experiences in the comments, too. I'm thinking I need to make an appointment!!!

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KLSIMPSON70 5/19/2011 10:45AM

    I love acupuncture! I wish I could afford to do it more often. Enjoy!

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LALASLAND 5/18/2011 7:15PM

    That is wonderful! emoticon

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ELSEEBEE 5/18/2011 7:10PM

    I've been having acupuncture treatments for over 25 year and I LOVE it! When I was still having periods, treatments took away all the pain. That's no longer a problem (getting old does have some advantages!), but I still have treatments to keep myself "tuned up". After my cancer, I had severe nerve damage and, paired with a wonderful massage therapist, my acupuncturist has almost totally restored all the feeling that was numb in my face, neck and shoulder. Two weeks ago I went to my regular doctor with a pounding sensation in my chest that had been going on, day and night, for nearly two weeks.He did an EKG and said he couldn't find any problems with my heart. Next day I had a regularly scheduled appointment for acupuncture. After taking my pulses, my acupuncturist said, "No liver chi getting to your heart." One treatment and Boom! No more pounding, all my energy returned and I've slept like a baby ever since. As you can tell, I'm a believer!

Enjoy your treatments! The real benefits take time to develop, but you'll find you'll feel better and better!

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ARMYNOMADWIFE 5/18/2011 7:09PM

    Your blog title caught my eye; I too am a believer in acupuncture! I go for arthritis in my neck. What an improvement! I can actually swivel my head without pain! I am now on monthly treatments and I'm totally in love with my acupuncturist. She is the best! A true godsend! Glad to know that it's working for you as well! Continued success!

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DETERMINEDJANET 5/18/2011 6:55PM

    Glad you are seeing improvements. I sure miss my relaxing deep tissue massages.... might have to schedule one when I reach a 10 lb. goal.

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finally able to breathe again...

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

After being sick since the weekend, I can finally breathe out of my nose again and hope to be back to exercising tomorrow. It's a good sign that I missed working out! And it was eye-opening to realize how easy it is to revert to comfort foods when we are ill.
Having healthy options in the house at all times really helps reduce the cravings and falling off the wagon...

  
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STRINGI719 5/18/2011 4:03PM

    So glad to hear that you are feeling better!

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HAPPYSOUL91 5/18/2011 12:36PM

    If we have trigger foods in our home, we are doomed for sure.

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ABSOLUTZER0 5/18/2011 12:34PM

    What a breath of fresh air will do for you! *breathe* Okay, back to exercise!

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PAULWARD1 5/18/2011 10:12AM

    Glad you're feeling better.

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REDDIRTRUNNER 5/18/2011 9:53AM

    Glad you're better! emoticon

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JERIBERI1 5/18/2011 9:11AM

    Gosh, so glad you're feeling better. I've been sick over a week now, and all I want to do is lie in bed and eat soup. I can feel the fat growing in my butt.

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OJIBWEEQUAY 5/18/2011 9:10AM

    Hey lady! Glad you are feeling better! I know you love brownies! Try the Healthy Fudgey Brownies here from Spark recipes! You will love them!!! emoticon

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FRANCESCANAZ 5/18/2011 9:02AM

    I'm glad you are better. Now I need to go shopping and get some healthy foods in the house! emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon

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RED_WRITINGHOOD 5/18/2011 7:57AM

    I am so glad that you are starting to feel better!!! Take care of yourself girl!

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LALASLAND 5/18/2011 12:23AM

    Oh, I"m so glad you're feeling better, too! Yes, I like to "pamper" myself when I'm sick, too, and eat stuff I'm not supposed to! emoticon

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DETERMINEDJANET 5/17/2011 11:31PM

    Glad you are feeling better!

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Graduation day gratitude

Saturday, May 14, 2011

emoticon My beautiful daughter earned her degree and we are very happy.
The weekend has been good, filled with family, and even dealing with the ex has been without any tension - it's all about her.
With all the rain, I've got the beginnings of a cold, so it's early to bed after hot tea, trying to knock out the symptoms before they knock ME down.
After the rain, the rainbow... emoticon

  
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REJ7777 5/17/2011 6:35PM

    Congratulations! You have a daughter to be proud of! emoticon

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SHAKENMA 5/17/2011 3:27PM

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ONEKIDSMOM 5/17/2011 6:38AM

    Congrats on having a new graduate in the family! Hope the cold is brief and your increasing fitness helps fight it off faster!

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HARMONY_MUM 5/16/2011 7:09AM

    Perfect mother's day present! Congratulations!

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LJR4HEALTH 5/15/2011 7:59PM

    emoticon sounds like a great day except for getting a cold feel better

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ABSOLUTZER0 5/15/2011 1:19PM

    Tell her I said, CONGRATULATIONS! Be sure to be pumped like that, too, okay?

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HAPPYSOUL91 5/15/2011 9:18AM

    Congratulations to your daughter, sounds like a great day for everyone

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STRINGI719 5/15/2011 9:07AM

    Congratulations on your exciting day - hope you feel better soon!

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MIZPAM25 5/15/2011 7:47AM

    Congratulations to you & your daughter, sorry you aren't feeling well, I wish you a speedy recovery. emoticon emoticon emoticon

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CURVYCC 5/15/2011 6:43AM

    Congrats to you and your daughter on the graduation. Feel better soon.

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RAINBOWCHOC 5/15/2011 6:43AM

    As a Brit I heartily recommend tea as a universal cure all! Glad the graduation was stress free, it will help you move on further now it is done.
best wishes, Sandra

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GETFIT2LIVE 5/15/2011 1:37AM

    Congratulations to your daughter--you must be so proud of her! I hope you are able to nip that cold in the bud and feel better quickly.

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TEENY_BIKINI 5/15/2011 12:21AM

    Yay! Great news about the graduation. Feel better soon!

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LALASLAND 5/14/2011 11:20PM

    That is wonderful about your daughter!! emoticon and I hope you feel better fast! emoticon

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Short recount of my day

Thursday, May 12, 2011

emoticon Gorgeous hair - emoticon
emoticon Cute toes and finger nails - emoticon
emoticon Rookie running program to finish Week 2 emoticon
emoticon additional 5K with cool down - emoticon
emoticon Daughter's graduation this weekend emoticon
emoticon Full night's sleep emoticon

Tomorrow: TGIF! emoticon

  
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ABSOLUTZER0 5/13/2011 1:00PM

    How about just all around AWESOME! That's what you are! emoticon

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TURTLE_MOM 5/13/2011 9:43AM

    You go! 5K to cool down? Awesome. Congrats on your daughter's graduation! What an awesome day!

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LJR4HEALTH 5/13/2011 9:35AM

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STRINGI719 5/13/2011 8:27AM

    emoticon to both you & your daughter! You should be so very proud to have raised such a fine young woman! Have fun this weekend!!!

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HAPPYSOUL91 5/13/2011 8:16AM

    This was a good day, emoticon

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GETFIT2LIVE 5/13/2011 12:24AM

    That is one full day--I am with you on getting a full night's sleep and TGIF, have a great one!!

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2011 Le Tour de Carrboro

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

I caught the last race for the 2010 series, the Thanksgiving morning "Gallop and Gorge 8K". The series this year includes "Four on the Fourth" 7/4,
Carrboro 10K 10/1 and the "Double B Gallop & Gorge 8K" Thanksgiving morning. I think I will try to go for all of these, and am looking at the inaugural Rambling Rose Women's Half Marathon 10/16 here in Durham.

Wish me luck!

PS - Carrboro is the little town outside of CHAPEL HILL, the Southern Part of Heaven! Home of the Tar Heels!

  
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STRINGI719 5/13/2011 8:26AM

    What an awesome series! Have fun!

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GETFIT2LIVE 5/13/2011 12:23AM

    Sounds like a great series to do--go for it!!

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ABSOLUTZER0 5/12/2011 12:21PM

    You know I'm going to tell you to go for it! If I was there, I'd do it with you! I'm excited just thinking about it. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

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LAURIEB27 5/11/2011 9:13PM

    That is awesome!! Enjoy!

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LALASLAND 5/11/2011 3:24PM

    Awesome! Let's GO! You are ROCKING it! emoticon

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KATHYJO56 5/11/2011 1:58PM

    Wow, You have a beautiful place to run. I love Chapel Hill!!! I wish you all the luck in the world; you are amazing and have come a long way! emoticon emoticon

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