As you know I’m always
looking out for your menopausal health and today I found someone else who does,
too. This lady actually has credentials and a website dedicated to the subject
of menopause.
360 Menopause - The name
makes me think that menopause is everywhere you turn and there’s nowhere to
run. I feel trapped.
The website is a calming
breeze of pink and purple tones that mix with a kind of Kenny G musical number
to lull you into a hypnotic state. Then the video begins. I like the positive
spin she attempts to give to menopause when she says it’s a “journey filled
with gifts and blessings”. Hey wait a second, that’s what all the cheesy
elementary school films said BEFORE I started my period. What’s going on here?
Am I supposed to believe that sagging breasts, a dimply, golf ball ass and a
rice paper vagina are my blessings?
Then she goes on to say
that menopause is “not about getting old. In some countries it’s revered and
respected.” So I guess I need to go live in one of those countries because I do
like the thought of being revered and respected. I shall be their queen!
The site makes good use of
written information interspersed with video and photos. There is valuable
information, which you can evaluate for yourself. There could be more photos of
people with darker skin tones. We’re not all lily white. I’m just sayin’.
One of the videos I
watched was about exercise and the expert was excited and energetic about the
topic. But then in another video she was all serious and sort of reminded me of
a Stepford Wife.
I poke fun, but I do
appreciate the positive spin this woman tries to put on the journey, transition,
trek, adventure, expedition, passage or whatever you want to call it. And I
like the fact that she hopes all women will take control of their menopause.
Know your body, educate
yourself, talk to your doctor and keep a sense of humor. Be all that you can
be! You may be too old for the Army but you can still kick ass and take names.
