Have you ever considered that some of your chronic health problems could be related to food allergies or sensitivities? Current research suggests that food sensitivities may be more common than you think.
Although certain foods may be healthy for most people, if you are allergic to them, these foods can be deadly. About 2% of people in the United States suffer from these true food allergies, and many, many more suffer from sensitivities to foods.
Although an individual could be allergic to any given food, such as vegetables, fruits, and meats, there are eight foods that account for about 90% of all food allergic reactions. These are: milk, egg, peanut, tree nut (walnut, cashew, etc.), shellfish, fish, soy, and wheat.
A food allergy is an immune system response to a food that the body mistakenly believes is harmful. Once the immune system decides that a particular food is harmful, it creates specific antibodies to it. The next time that person eats the food, the immune system releases large quantities of chemicals into the system, including histamine, to protect the body. These chemicals trigger a multitude of allergic symptoms that can affect the respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and/or cardiovascular system.
What are the common symptoms of a reaction?
Symptoms may include one or more of the following: a tingling sensation in the mouth, swelling of the tongue and the throat, difficulty breathing, hives, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness, and even death. Symptoms typically appear within minutes to two hours after the person has eaten the allergen food. Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.
Food sensitivities usually cause less serious problems, but people with sensitivities may experience things like fatigue after meals, mood swings, rashes, irritable bowel syndrome, spastic colon, depression, muscle soreness, weight problems, or sleep disturbances, among other symptoms. Clinical research is finding more and more evidence that sensitivity to food can also increase the severity of the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and dozens of other diseases normally not considered food related.
Oftentimes, these conditions are attributed to things like stress or seasonal allergies, and are difficult to diagnose, due the the constant ingestion of allergins in food. It is not uncommon for a person to be sensitive to their very favorite, and most frequently eaten food--a case of "the body craving it's own poison!"
Well over 150 different foods have been identified as potential allergins. In addition to the eight listed above, other common foods include: citrus, chicken, berries, tomato, spinach, pork, corn, beef, chocolate, papaya and the list goes on.
Your doctor can test for food allergies in a few different ways. A blood test called RAST or one called ALCAT, or the skin prick test, can help point your physician to specific food allergies.
If you suspect a certain food or foods, you can try an elimination diet, by removing the specific food for a few weeks, and see if your symptoms ease up. However, many people will have multiple allergies/sensitivities, so that may not be the most efficient method for determining where your problem is coming from. You can also do the reverse of process of elimination, and cut out everything except the foods least likely to cause a problem. If your symptoms go away, or substantially subside, try adding foods back in one at a time every four days or so. If the symptoms come back, you are sensitive to that food.
If you discover that you have a food allergy or sensitivity, it is best to simply stay away from that food, no matter how much you like it. You may not always experience these food allergies from birth. For some people, they come at later times in life, such as when you go through puberty, menopause, or a pregnancy. In fact, sometimes they can just show up for no reason at all. Our bodies change constantly and it is important to continually gauge the foods you eat in order to make the best choices.
A good doctor can help you control your symptoms and help you plan your diet so that you are still getting the proper nutrients you need. When you find out that you have a food allergy, whether it be to wheat or to seafood or to anything in between, it is not the end of the world. Healthy eating is about making good choices in order to avoid those foods.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Did you ever think, when you were in your 20's and 30's that when we reached middle age, certain things would, or even could change?
I've done a lot of research and talking to other people of our ”baby boomer” generation,I have reached this conclusion: Nothing will change unless we make it so!
If we are dealing with a weight problem, is it because we are eating to satisfy a want that is not within our grasp? If we are dealing with a hypertensive problem, is it because we don't have a release for our frustrations? Both of these problems are often found together: overweight and high blood pressure. Many factors can play a part in high blood pressure, including genetics, diet, weight and stress. Being overweight and dealing with large amounts of stress are two of the most common causes. We eat to calm ourselves and the weight goes on. As the weight goes on, we tend to have less energy, and consequently are less likely to exercise, thereby causing us to gain more weight.... And so, the vicious circle continues. This is very common, and in my opinion about 95% of the people with a weight problem also have a lot of difficulty dealing with stress. The other 5% or so goes the other way, they skip the food and loose weight the improper way. Either way the weight gain or loss can be a detriment to your health. Whoever said that life is easy, was either rich or crazy.
The basic rules of life is everything in moderation. Sometimes, that is not an easy thing. Easier said than done.Yes, I realize that I am speaking from a standpoint that I have accomplished a huge weight loss, but remember I am still fighting the battle. (In case you missed my previous post, I lost 185 lbs in my mid-50's--after being seriously obese all of my life since childhood!) I may have lost the weight, but I am still battling to keep it off. My attitude is to be me and keep up the fight, because I do not like to go to the store and buy clothes that were a size 46W! I like to walk to the clothes department and buy a size 10. Much easier and a larger selection!! Not to say that I don't feel better and can do more before I feel tired. My medications are much less to take since the weight loss, as well.
All I can do is to give you the encouragement to work on your diet and do exercises like walking and if you enjoy dancing go for it. It is more fun to do things to music and keep the beat, than to let the beat get you and all the opposite things happen. Remember it's all in your attitude and your wants, you can do it with or without help. The important thing is that you loose the weight and maintain the loss. It is a very positive thing for your health.
Rosemarie
Side comment from Kat: Okay, Okay, Ro, you got me on that one--I'm in the 5% that tends not to eat, especially when I'm stressed. I guess that's why I'm underweight and got no rear end!!
Please watch this video about obesity. It's a real eye opener.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz87VR-6ILE
I've done a lot of research and talking to other people of our ”baby boomer” generation,I have reached this conclusion: Nothing will change unless we make it so!
If we are dealing with a weight problem, is it because we are eating to satisfy a want that is not within our grasp? If we are dealing with a hypertensive problem, is it because we don't have a release for our frustrations? Both of these problems are often found together: overweight and high blood pressure. Many factors can play a part in high blood pressure, including genetics, diet, weight and stress. Being overweight and dealing with large amounts of stress are two of the most common causes. We eat to calm ourselves and the weight goes on. As the weight goes on, we tend to have less energy, and consequently are less likely to exercise, thereby causing us to gain more weight.... And so, the vicious circle continues. This is very common, and in my opinion about 95% of the people with a weight problem also have a lot of difficulty dealing with stress. The other 5% or so goes the other way, they skip the food and loose weight the improper way. Either way the weight gain or loss can be a detriment to your health. Whoever said that life is easy, was either rich or crazy.
The basic rules of life is everything in moderation. Sometimes, that is not an easy thing. Easier said than done.Yes, I realize that I am speaking from a standpoint that I have accomplished a huge weight loss, but remember I am still fighting the battle. (In case you missed my previous post, I lost 185 lbs in my mid-50's--after being seriously obese all of my life since childhood!) I may have lost the weight, but I am still battling to keep it off. My attitude is to be me and keep up the fight, because I do not like to go to the store and buy clothes that were a size 46W! I like to walk to the clothes department and buy a size 10. Much easier and a larger selection!! Not to say that I don't feel better and can do more before I feel tired. My medications are much less to take since the weight loss, as well.
All I can do is to give you the encouragement to work on your diet and do exercises like walking and if you enjoy dancing go for it. It is more fun to do things to music and keep the beat, than to let the beat get you and all the opposite things happen. Remember it's all in your attitude and your wants, you can do it with or without help. The important thing is that you loose the weight and maintain the loss. It is a very positive thing for your health.
Rosemarie
Side comment from Kat: Okay, Okay, Ro, you got me on that one--I'm in the 5% that tends not to eat, especially when I'm stressed. I guess that's why I'm underweight and got no rear end!!
Please watch this video about obesity. It's a real eye opener.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz87VR-6ILE
Humor for Stress Management
Humor and Stress Management
For some it might take a cup of coffee, for others a few rounds of beer or any other booze you can get your hands on, to relax after a hard day's work. Well, I'm guilty of that one myself--although I haven't been caught half-naked, wearing a lampshade on my head after a few rounds of rum... in a long time! Okay, I'm sorry and apologize to everyone if you get nightmares about imagining me in that state of drunken stupor!
Just please, don't even ask how that one happened!
It's interesting, how different people get through the times in life when they're faced with vein-popping stress. Some people rely on their religious faith. Others drink too much, or take drugs. Some people use the new-age stuff like Zen or Yoga. I personally, tend to clench my jaws til my teeth break.
Humor is the absolute best medicine for stress. A good laugh can actually physically release the stress, and help you forget your problems for awhile. It's better to laugh while facing your troubles with a clear mind, than to face them angry, with a clouded vision. One of my favorite "funny guys" would have to be Woody Allen. This guy has that off-the-wall sense of humor and dry wit, that cracks me up. You can probably talk to him about almost anything, and he'd mock the subject and you'll end up laughing, rather than being upset about it.
Here are some of Woody's more quotable quotes:
1. "Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons."
2. "I believe there is something out there watching us. Unfortunately, it's the government."
3. "There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?"
On relationships......
4. "Love is the answer, but while you're waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty interesting questions."
5. "A fast word about oral contraception. I asked a girl to go to bed with me, she said 'no.'"
On everyday life......
6. "Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she'd come in and sink my boats."
7. "I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens."
8. "I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose."
9. "If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans."
And to sum things up.......
10. "The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don't have."
I found this great video on youtube about having a sense of humor! Enjoy! Kat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcF7FHc1eSc
For some it might take a cup of coffee, for others a few rounds of beer or any other booze you can get your hands on, to relax after a hard day's work. Well, I'm guilty of that one myself--although I haven't been caught half-naked, wearing a lampshade on my head after a few rounds of rum... in a long time! Okay, I'm sorry and apologize to everyone if you get nightmares about imagining me in that state of drunken stupor!
Just please, don't even ask how that one happened!
It's interesting, how different people get through the times in life when they're faced with vein-popping stress. Some people rely on their religious faith. Others drink too much, or take drugs. Some people use the new-age stuff like Zen or Yoga. I personally, tend to clench my jaws til my teeth break.
Humor is the absolute best medicine for stress. A good laugh can actually physically release the stress, and help you forget your problems for awhile. It's better to laugh while facing your troubles with a clear mind, than to face them angry, with a clouded vision. One of my favorite "funny guys" would have to be Woody Allen. This guy has that off-the-wall sense of humor and dry wit, that cracks me up. You can probably talk to him about almost anything, and he'd mock the subject and you'll end up laughing, rather than being upset about it.
Here are some of Woody's more quotable quotes:
1. "Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons."
2. "I believe there is something out there watching us. Unfortunately, it's the government."
3. "There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?"
On relationships......
4. "Love is the answer, but while you're waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty interesting questions."
5. "A fast word about oral contraception. I asked a girl to go to bed with me, she said 'no.'"
On everyday life......
6. "Basically my wife was immature. I'd be at home in the bath and she'd come in and sink my boats."
7. "I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens."
8. "I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose."
9. "If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans."
And to sum things up.......
10. "The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don't have."
I found this great video on youtube about having a sense of humor! Enjoy! Kat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcF7FHc1eSc
Monday, May 19, 2008
Dancing and Dieting to Weight Loss!
How many times have you looked in the mirror asked yourself, "If I lost a few pounds what would I look like?" Your doctor may even have suggested losing some weight for the health benefits. If you are willing to follow the diet that your physician suggests, you will lose weight. Exercising, along with diet, can speed up the process of weight loss. It's not necessary to work out at the gym or do sit-ups and jumping jacks an hour a day. You could do things that you enjoy anyway, maybe do it more often. You don't even have to think of it as being exercise and good for you. Instead of being an unpleasant, drudge thing you MUST do, it will be fun.
Do you like to dance? Go dancing a few times a week (I sometimes dance at home, alone in the privacy of my living room--just crank up the stereo and let go!) Peppy, upbeat music helps keep the pace going and the motivation up. This is not the time to tune in your favorite easy listening tunes! No partner, or partner doesn't care to dance? Try joining a line-dancing group. It's tons of fun, plus a bonus: You'll meet people and make new friends.
Walking is one of the best exercises there is. It burns calories, tightens lower body muscles and is great for the cardio-vascular system. One very simple thing you can do is park your car in the middle of the parking lot when you go shopping. By the time you have walked across the parking lot,through the store and back again,you probably will have gotten your exercise for the day.
Some people enjoy a long walk after dinner. That is an excellent choice if you keep up a moderate pace, and it's always most enjoyable if you walk with someone else, a family member, neighbor or friend. People who live in cities with fairly close access to a shopping mall, can even walk the mall in inclement weather, hot, cold, raining, snowing.
Just by trying the above, it will not only help you firm up and help the weight loss, it is good for arthritis and high blood pressure, because by losing the weight, you are taking the pressure off your body and your joints. As the weight goes down, so does blood pressure and pain from arthritis. Many heart conditions will become less dangerous. If you are a Type II diabetic, you will see improvement in your blood sugar. There are many more wonderful health benefits to losing weight. I know, because I have lost over 185 pounds and I feel great! I have done all of the above, and am still walking and dancing. Why not give it a try? It's Fun!! --Rosemarie
Not happy with how your body looks? Check out this great, funny video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6m_Fq6dsIo
Do you like to dance? Go dancing a few times a week (I sometimes dance at home, alone in the privacy of my living room--just crank up the stereo and let go!) Peppy, upbeat music helps keep the pace going and the motivation up. This is not the time to tune in your favorite easy listening tunes! No partner, or partner doesn't care to dance? Try joining a line-dancing group. It's tons of fun, plus a bonus: You'll meet people and make new friends.
Walking is one of the best exercises there is. It burns calories, tightens lower body muscles and is great for the cardio-vascular system. One very simple thing you can do is park your car in the middle of the parking lot when you go shopping. By the time you have walked across the parking lot,through the store and back again,you probably will have gotten your exercise for the day.
Some people enjoy a long walk after dinner. That is an excellent choice if you keep up a moderate pace, and it's always most enjoyable if you walk with someone else, a family member, neighbor or friend. People who live in cities with fairly close access to a shopping mall, can even walk the mall in inclement weather, hot, cold, raining, snowing.
Just by trying the above, it will not only help you firm up and help the weight loss, it is good for arthritis and high blood pressure, because by losing the weight, you are taking the pressure off your body and your joints. As the weight goes down, so does blood pressure and pain from arthritis. Many heart conditions will become less dangerous. If you are a Type II diabetic, you will see improvement in your blood sugar. There are many more wonderful health benefits to losing weight. I know, because I have lost over 185 pounds and I feel great! I have done all of the above, and am still walking and dancing. Why not give it a try? It's Fun!! --Rosemarie
Not happy with how your body looks? Check out this great, funny video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6m_Fq6dsIo
Saturday, April 12, 2008
The Old Biddies on Nutritional Needs
Whether we want to admit it or not, as we grow older, our bodies need a little extra help in the nutrition department. As we age, we lose our ability to absorb certain nutrients that are necessary for the maintenance of our overall health.
Just as our vision deteriorates and hearing fades, certain other body functions, including the digestive system, also operate much less efficiently. The stomach and intestines have a decreased ability to absorb, break down, and distribute nutrients such as fats, sugars, carbs, vitamins, minerals, etc. This can contribute to many health issues and medical conditions, and cause decline in your overall general health and wellness. Many, if not most, chronic medical conditions are rooted in nutritional deficiencies.
"Recommended Daily Allowance" charts are meant for the general population of adults from about 18-50 years of age. Older people need more than the average daily requirements due to a decrease in absorption of nutrients. On top of that, many medications have a negative impact on the absorption of vitamins and minerals from food and supplements. Additionally, many seniors experience a lack of appetite, or desire to eat. This can come from decreased activity, loss of loved ones, lack of money, and many other sources. Many seniors just don't bother to take care of themselves anymore.
Poor eating habits and lack of interest in food is an indication that a senior is likely not receiving an adequate diet. It is important for seniors to take nutritional supplements, to make up for the lack of important nutrients in their daily diet.
Good nutrition for seniors means making sure that adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals are being consumed. They should be getting more than the recommended daily amount that is listed on vitamin bottles. Choosing nutritional supplements designed for seniors will help to ensure adequate amounts of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin D and iron are being absorbed.
Older people often have decreased stomach acid, which will reduce the body's ability to absorb certain nutrients, especially Vitamin B12 and folic acid. While it may not sound serious, lack of these nutrients can reduce alertness and speed up memory loss, as well as cause numbness in the extremities.
If in doubt, ask your physician to explain the medications you are taking, and how it can affect the absorption of nutrients in your body. It's also a good idea to attempt to determine what extra vitamins and minerals would be of most benefit, to give your body the best chance of maintaining optimal health.
Just as our vision deteriorates and hearing fades, certain other body functions, including the digestive system, also operate much less efficiently. The stomach and intestines have a decreased ability to absorb, break down, and distribute nutrients such as fats, sugars, carbs, vitamins, minerals, etc. This can contribute to many health issues and medical conditions, and cause decline in your overall general health and wellness. Many, if not most, chronic medical conditions are rooted in nutritional deficiencies.
"Recommended Daily Allowance" charts are meant for the general population of adults from about 18-50 years of age. Older people need more than the average daily requirements due to a decrease in absorption of nutrients. On top of that, many medications have a negative impact on the absorption of vitamins and minerals from food and supplements. Additionally, many seniors experience a lack of appetite, or desire to eat. This can come from decreased activity, loss of loved ones, lack of money, and many other sources. Many seniors just don't bother to take care of themselves anymore.
Poor eating habits and lack of interest in food is an indication that a senior is likely not receiving an adequate diet. It is important for seniors to take nutritional supplements, to make up for the lack of important nutrients in their daily diet.
Good nutrition for seniors means making sure that adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals are being consumed. They should be getting more than the recommended daily amount that is listed on vitamin bottles. Choosing nutritional supplements designed for seniors will help to ensure adequate amounts of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin D and iron are being absorbed.
Older people often have decreased stomach acid, which will reduce the body's ability to absorb certain nutrients, especially Vitamin B12 and folic acid. While it may not sound serious, lack of these nutrients can reduce alertness and speed up memory loss, as well as cause numbness in the extremities.
If in doubt, ask your physician to explain the medications you are taking, and how it can affect the absorption of nutrients in your body. It's also a good idea to attempt to determine what extra vitamins and minerals would be of most benefit, to give your body the best chance of maintaining optimal health.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Exercise: Good or Bad for you?
Attention! American Baby-Boomers:
As a generation weaned on Jack LaLanne, (I saw him on TV just recently, he's STILL awesome!), shaped by exercise videos by celebrities, and gym memberships--we're now learning that too much of a good thing can have its consequences!
For us "Middle-aged, fast approaching old" people, also known as the boomer generation, it appears there is a downside to all that activity. As doctors encourage us to exercise three to five times a week, many in our ranks continue to participate in sports, long past our prime.
In the process, we're loading orthopaedists offices and operating rooms, needing hip and knee replacements, ligament and cartilage repairs, and treatment for arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and back injuries. In medical circles, there is a name for it: Boomeritis.
Dr. Nicholas A. DiNubile, a Philadelphia orthopaedic surgeon, coined and trademarked the term, boomeritis. "Boomers are the first generation that grew up exercising, and the first that expects, indeed demands, that they be able to exercise into their 70's," says Dr. DiNubile. "But evolution doesn't work that quick. Physically, you can't necessarily do at 50, what you did at 25. We've worn out the warranty on some body parts. That's why so many boomers are breaking down. It ought to be called Generation Ouch."
In 2003, National Ambulatory Medical care conducted a survey. According to their statistics, the number 1 reason for doctor's office visits was due to the common cold. The #2 reason, was sports related injuries, with a very high percentage being people born between 1946-1964. The Consumer Product Safety Commission examined emergency room visits, and discovered that from 1991 until 1998, sports related injuries had risen 33 percent, in the boomer age bracket.
When you reach forty you can’t do anything every day.- - - - Henry “Hank” Aaron
GEEEE! I hate sports, and never exercise, and I have all of those problems, myself--bad back, arthritis, and will be needing a hip replacement one of these days. Do you think it would be even worse if I had done all those things? OR, conversely, would a lot of these people have these problems even if they had never exercised? Gotta Wonder!
BTW, did you used to like to dance? I still like to.....but my body punishes me severely for the next three days! [sigh]
Check out this great video on youtube. I bet you'll remember many of these dance moves!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg
Have a great day!
As a generation weaned on Jack LaLanne, (I saw him on TV just recently, he's STILL awesome!), shaped by exercise videos by celebrities, and gym memberships--we're now learning that too much of a good thing can have its consequences!
For us "Middle-aged, fast approaching old" people, also known as the boomer generation, it appears there is a downside to all that activity. As doctors encourage us to exercise three to five times a week, many in our ranks continue to participate in sports, long past our prime.
In the process, we're loading orthopaedists offices and operating rooms, needing hip and knee replacements, ligament and cartilage repairs, and treatment for arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and back injuries. In medical circles, there is a name for it: Boomeritis.
Dr. Nicholas A. DiNubile, a Philadelphia orthopaedic surgeon, coined and trademarked the term, boomeritis. "Boomers are the first generation that grew up exercising, and the first that expects, indeed demands, that they be able to exercise into their 70's," says Dr. DiNubile. "But evolution doesn't work that quick. Physically, you can't necessarily do at 50, what you did at 25. We've worn out the warranty on some body parts. That's why so many boomers are breaking down. It ought to be called Generation Ouch."
In 2003, National Ambulatory Medical care conducted a survey. According to their statistics, the number 1 reason for doctor's office visits was due to the common cold. The #2 reason, was sports related injuries, with a very high percentage being people born between 1946-1964. The Consumer Product Safety Commission examined emergency room visits, and discovered that from 1991 until 1998, sports related injuries had risen 33 percent, in the boomer age bracket.
When you reach forty you can’t do anything every day.- - - - Henry “Hank” Aaron
GEEEE! I hate sports, and never exercise, and I have all of those problems, myself--bad back, arthritis, and will be needing a hip replacement one of these days. Do you think it would be even worse if I had done all those things? OR, conversely, would a lot of these people have these problems even if they had never exercised? Gotta Wonder!
BTW, did you used to like to dance? I still like to.....but my body punishes me severely for the next three days! [sigh]
Check out this great video on youtube. I bet you'll remember many of these dance moves!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg
Have a great day!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Welcome to the world of "getting old!"
THE GOLDEN YEARS? Yeah, right!
I'm really tired of this "getting old" stuff.
I long for before.......before gravity took it's toll with the wrinkles and sags. Before everything hurt all the time. Before I was too tired to do anything fun. Before...before...before!
We are starting this blog for numerous reasons. #1 To rant about the problems of being 50-something, and getting old fast. #2 To share ideas on issues of health, chronic pain, etc.
#3 Have a little fun while we're at it.
Stay tuned--we hope to post at least 3-4 times per week. Hopefully you will find our posts to be interesting and informative, and you'll get a little laugh once in awhile.
Have a GREAT weekend!
Kat
A little laugh to start your weekend!
SENIORS UNDER ATTACK:THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN COUNTRY! We Must Stop This Immediately !
Have you noticed that stairs are getting steeper . Groceries are heavier . And, everything is farther away. Yesterday I walked to the corner and I was dumbfounded to discover how long our street had become!
And, you know, people are less considerate now, especially the young ones. They speak in whispers all the time! If you ask them to speak up they just keep repeating themselves, endlessly mouthing the same silent message until they're red in the face! What do they think I am, a lip reader?
I also think they are much younger than I was at the same age. On the other hand, people my own age are so much older than I am. I ran into an old friend the other day and she has aged so much that she didn't even recognize me. I got to thinking about the poor dear while I was combing my hair this morning, and in doing so, I glanced at my own reflection well, REALLY NOW - even mirrors are not made the way they used to be!
Another thing, everyone drives so fast these days! You're risking life and limb if you happen to pull onto the freeway in front of them. All I can say is, their brakes must wear out awfully fast, the way I see them screech and swerve in my rear view mirror.
Clothing manufacturers are less civilized these days. Why else would they suddenly start labeling a size 10 or 12 dress as 18 or 20? Do they think no one notices? The people who make bathroom scales are pulling the same prank. Do they think I actually "believe" the number I see on that dial? HA! I would never let myself weigh that much!
Just who do these people think they're fooling? I'd like to call up someone in authority to report what's going on -- but the telephone company is in on the conspiracy too: they've printed the phone books in such small type that no one could ever find a number in there!
All I can do is pass along this warning:WE ARE UNDER ATTACK! Unless something drastic happens, pretty soon everyone will have to suffer these awful indignities. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO WE CAN GET THIS CONSPIRACY STOPPED!
PS: I am sending this to you in a larger font size, because something has happened to my computer's fonts - they are smaller than they once were.
I'm really tired of this "getting old" stuff.
I long for before.......before gravity took it's toll with the wrinkles and sags. Before everything hurt all the time. Before I was too tired to do anything fun. Before...before...before!
We are starting this blog for numerous reasons. #1 To rant about the problems of being 50-something, and getting old fast. #2 To share ideas on issues of health, chronic pain, etc.
#3 Have a little fun while we're at it.
Stay tuned--we hope to post at least 3-4 times per week. Hopefully you will find our posts to be interesting and informative, and you'll get a little laugh once in awhile.
Have a GREAT weekend!
Kat
A little laugh to start your weekend!
SENIORS UNDER ATTACK:THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN COUNTRY! We Must Stop This Immediately !
Have you noticed that stairs are getting steeper . Groceries are heavier . And, everything is farther away. Yesterday I walked to the corner and I was dumbfounded to discover how long our street had become!
And, you know, people are less considerate now, especially the young ones. They speak in whispers all the time! If you ask them to speak up they just keep repeating themselves, endlessly mouthing the same silent message until they're red in the face! What do they think I am, a lip reader?
I also think they are much younger than I was at the same age. On the other hand, people my own age are so much older than I am. I ran into an old friend the other day and she has aged so much that she didn't even recognize me. I got to thinking about the poor dear while I was combing my hair this morning, and in doing so, I glanced at my own reflection well, REALLY NOW - even mirrors are not made the way they used to be!
Another thing, everyone drives so fast these days! You're risking life and limb if you happen to pull onto the freeway in front of them. All I can say is, their brakes must wear out awfully fast, the way I see them screech and swerve in my rear view mirror.
Clothing manufacturers are less civilized these days. Why else would they suddenly start labeling a size 10 or 12 dress as 18 or 20? Do they think no one notices? The people who make bathroom scales are pulling the same prank. Do they think I actually "believe" the number I see on that dial? HA! I would never let myself weigh that much!
Just who do these people think they're fooling? I'd like to call up someone in authority to report what's going on -- but the telephone company is in on the conspiracy too: they've printed the phone books in such small type that no one could ever find a number in there!
All I can do is pass along this warning:WE ARE UNDER ATTACK! Unless something drastic happens, pretty soon everyone will have to suffer these awful indignities. PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO WE CAN GET THIS CONSPIRACY STOPPED!
PS: I am sending this to you in a larger font size, because something has happened to my computer's fonts - they are smaller than they once were.
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