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Posts Tagged ‘acupuncture’

Body

06.09.2008 · Posted in Bodily Functions, Money Matters, Photos

Going to an acupuncturist on a somewhat regular basis [I just switched from weekly to bi-monthly.] has made me more aware of my body and its functions. She asks me all these questions every time, and it surprised me at first how little attention I actually paid to my body. I’ve tried to take notice now, and it pays off because at each session, we can address the issues.

On another body-related note, I quit the gym yesterday. I was paying a monthly fee for facilities I was not using. It’s already the middle of the year, and I’m doing a very poor job on the resolution to get fit. I’m spending more time and money on partying and not enough on what’s important. So late last night, I signed up for The Bar Method. The first month of unlimited classes is $100, so I will see how that goes. Subsequently, it becomes much more expensive… The first class this morning was WAY too early [6am!] and has left me ridiculously sore. It was a good way to wake up the body though, and I am already signed up for tomorrow morning and mornings the rest of the week. Gotta make the most of the $100, I guess.

With the recommended 3-5 times weekly, I will have buns and thighs of steel! Unfortunately, unlike their other location and another studio with similar classes, they are not open on weekends. After the initial month, I may give the other studio a try to see if I like that one.

Immediate goals for the month [that seem to be the goals for the entire year]: study, work out, save $

Photo was taken on a hike I went on this weekend. I really love how I was able to capture the bee drinking water. Do you see its tongue!?

The photo below is of the ocean from the end of the trail.

Lactard?

05.07.2008 · Posted in Bodily Functions

I’ve been going to an acupuncturist for the last month or so. At the latest session, she suggested that I cut dairy from my diet for awhile to see how things went. I was seriously devastated. Could it be? Was I, after all these years, a lactard? I really didn’t want to believe it. I don’t even get any of the symptoms. Some people I know have major pooping issues upon consumption of even the tiniest amount. I don’t have that problem!

Despite the fact that I don’t even consume a lot of dairy products, there are still essentials. For one, butter. What? Give up butter? CRAZY! Then, there’s also ice cream. I don’t even eat a lot of it! Or how about bleu cheese? There’s milk in milk chocolate! Where do I draw the line? Is it okay if it’s processed? Or is dairy just BAD for me?

I know there’s Lactaid for the lactose intolerant, but I’m skeptical on whether or not that will help if I’m still eating dairy. It will get rid of symptoms that I don’t even have… And apparently it’s dairy that’s screwing up with my inner organs, so I’m giving it a shot anyway. This seriously kills.