tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post5652429371758115742..comments2023-10-17T08:59:57.852-04:00Comments on Body Soul and Spirit: When the Body Says NoRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-36415099629000675072007-04-30T23:33:00.000-04:002007-04-30T23:33:00.000-04:00KGMom- How appropriate! So many of us carry unnece...KGMom- How appropriate! So many of us carry unnecessary baggage.<BR/><BR/>Cathy- I don't think I listened much to my mother's advice in my 20's. But her words and my grandmother's words come back to me frequently now. I just read back in your blog (good reading!) to see that your husband is a doctor/radiologist- an important member of the diagnostic team.<BR/> <BR/>Larry- How difficult it has Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-47141553873282620932007-04-30T21:58:00.000-04:002007-04-30T21:58:00.000-04:00This post hits home on more than one level. Both m...This post hits home on more than one level. Both my sister and mother had cancer.-My mother survived it but my sister Michelle died 2 years ago at age 48. (My last good memory was of a day we went birding before she died-I had no idea she would be gone 3 weeks later).<BR/><BR/> I came up with so many theories as to what might have caused it, but there are so many possibilities.<BR/><BR/> It hasLarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-80294101627112790482007-04-30T20:36:00.000-04:002007-04-30T20:36:00.000-04:00Ruth,Your daughters are fortunate to have a mother...Ruth,<BR/><BR/>Your daughters are fortunate to have a mother who can share the wisdom of years of observing patients and the effect of stress. <BR/><BR/>My husband is on the breast biopsy team here in Toledo. The good news is that early diagnosis and treatment saves lives.<BR/><BR/>My heart breaks for your patient who revealed her need to please everyone. I'm glad she's got you to listen - to Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-61465808423599663692007-04-30T20:15:00.000-04:002007-04-30T20:15:00.000-04:00Like the song says--you gotta know when to hold 'e...Like the song says--you gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em.<BR/>Too many of us hang on to what we should let go, and let go what we should hang on to!KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-56885768994226746682007-04-30T08:58:00.000-04:002007-04-30T08:58:00.000-04:00Mary- Stress is hard to beat. I wrote this post fo...Mary- Stress is hard to beat. I wrote this post for myself as I need to reminded frequently to re-evaluate my responses to stress in my life.<BR/><BR/>OmaLois- To be taking no medication at 72 is rare indeed. Your doctor gave you good advice. Unfortunately, many doctors are quick to dispense pills but slow to discuss emotional issues with their patients.<BR/><BR/>Jennifer- I think your "passion Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-79659459318821893042007-04-30T06:51:00.000-04:002007-04-30T06:51:00.000-04:00I so agree Ruth. Dr. Christiane Northrup also talk...I so agree Ruth. Dr. Christiane Northrup also talks about how our transition into menopause is affected by just this... it's when the effects of all that "other care" focus comes to critical mass. The mind, body, spirit connection is so very clear to me. Autoimmune diseases have exploded... our bodies are responding to the pressure, no doubt. Wonderful post!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-85954318629582444162007-04-30T06:16:00.000-04:002007-04-30T06:16:00.000-04:00P.S. Christiana Northrup's books are great, too.P.S. Christiana Northrup's books are great, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-29412534632549440162007-04-30T06:14:00.000-04:002007-04-30T06:14:00.000-04:00I have always been a strong believer in the idea t...I have always been a strong believer in the idea that your body is full of wisdom and will communicate to you when you need it! I also relate to what you are saying about women being people pleasers. I am happy to say that my photography and blogging I do just for me and for nobody else. We all need a passion... something we do just for us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-23997148512694193352007-04-29T23:32:00.000-04:002007-04-29T23:32:00.000-04:00Excellent blog bss.20 years ago following an emerg...Excellent blog bss.<BR/>20 years ago following an emergency hysterectomy my doctor gave me these words of advice "listen to what your body is saying. Rest when it tells you to rest." I took his advice and feel no guilt when I need to power nap or say no. It was some of the best advice I've ever received. At 72 I'm blessed with good health and take no medications even though I've dealt with omaloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643846523962633175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-53812168203098817492007-04-29T22:09:00.000-04:002007-04-29T22:09:00.000-04:00Dear Ruth,I hung on every word in this post. It's...Dear Ruth,<BR/><BR/>I hung on every word in this post. It's terrific.<BR/><BR/>Stress seems to be the cause of many illnesses but is hard to beat. My Mom was the description of the lady who needed Ativan to get through the day but unfortunately my Mom was not allowed to have it. Her lung disease was aggravated by her stress and anxiety. <BR/><BR/>I think I want to read that book you linked usMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.com