Our Desert Homestead

the fence

A few weeks ago we had a big wind storm and it blew over our chain link fence.  It actually broke the posts off at the cement.  So, it has been blowing around and flopping back and forth.  It is an eye sore but who has time at Christmas to go out and fix fences.  It is a fence along the front yard anyway so we are not sure it is even necessary.  So, last night we got the left over storm that hit Seattle and area.  It blew over the mountains and hit the Eastern side of Washington.  My dh and ds went out today and basically broke off all the posts and rolled up all the chain link and hauled it to the side of the garage.  So, we may or may not replace it.  At least it is done flopping around. 

Today was a Drs. appt. for me.  It is new dr. who checks out the body, mind and soul.  Hmmmm.  Sounded weird but you know, our health is not just our physical body.  So, I was kind of excited to go to a Dr. who actually checked out every component of me.  I will be having extensive blood tests etc... to check for allergies, adrenal gland health and intestinal health.  I got the lecture on not drinking enough water and not excercising.  She sold me some supplements.  I have all but given up on the whole vitamin thing.  Everytime I venture out, I get the wrong thing or a cheap brand.  So, this is high quality, no fillers etc... I have a women's multi-vitamin and mineral and then a fish oil.  The more I read on EFA (essential fatty acids), the more I realize how crucial they are for us and we do not get enough of them in a regular diet.  I go the end of Jan. to find out the results and work on the next phase.  I am not particularly unhealthy, nor do I take any meds etc... but I want to feel better and have more energy.  I should not feel this worn out at 40, should I??? 

Better go to bed so at least I can get enough sleep tonight. 

"Whole" istic health!

07:04 AM, Saturday, December 16, 2006 .. Posted by Pattisea

You are so right about health being more than just the physical self. I wonder if we have a doc like that locally? I often feel worn out, too (Of course, in my case, I am very overweight, so I know that is a big part of it).

I have found that certain suppliments have helped me...is the women's vit she gave you high in Vit B complex?

You live in WA? I have heard so much about the terrible storms. We live in Eureka, CA...close to OR. My dh worked in WA for a while, so we have lived in Renton and near Tukwilla (I forget how to spell that). We visited a neat little bavarian town (Leavenworth) in the snow...beautiful.

I hope you start feeling more pep and I would love to hear how your check up goes. You may inspire someone (who, me?) to go to the doc, too! LOL

Patti