May
1
Collagen
Posted by 4T at 08:50 | Filed In Family After 40, Health After 40, Life After 40 | Add a Comment
Years ago my daughter visited a nutritionist and was put on a number of vitamins and supplements for stomach and back issues. They helped tremendously and she has continued taking them. She feels the difference if she runs out, especially when it comes to her back pain. So recently, when my husband was complained of back pain my daughter suggested a supplement called CollagenII. We purchased the pills, and after joking and complaining about their size, he began to take them.
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Apr
22
Oh, The Pain
Posted by 4T at 13:44 | Filed In Health After 40, Life After 40 | Add a Comment
I had a bone density test, as suggested after you reach a certain age, and the results were fine. I take calcium pills because I don’t get enough from my diet. So why are my teeth in such bad condition? I know that heredity has something to do with it, but this is ridiculous! After 45, my teeth began to crack and chip like candy. I’ve had some serious pain, followed by numerous root canals, followed by caps. Can you smell the money? Aside from the expense, the time spent out of work has been major. With all this experience you would think that I could handle any procedure with ease, but not so. I’ve become more fearful, and anxious.
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Apr
18
Sex and the Boomers
Posted by 4T at 08:13 | Filed In Health After 40, Life After 40, Mentality After 40, Social After 40 | Add a Comment
Women reach their sexual peak at age 35, men at age 18. What is wrong with this picture? And what does this say for those over 40? There are some issues for us old timers, but nothing that we can’t handle. There are a lot of pluses too that can make sex more pleasurable in our older years.
By midlife, you should know your body and what is pleasurable. Hopefully you have shed your sexual inhibitions and gained some sexual confidence which should result in a pleasant experience for both of you. Once past menopause women and their partners no longer have to worry about pregnancy and are able to relax. Older couples who are retired have more opportunity and energy for lovemaking. There are some issues that need attention though as couples age.
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