Being home has been my haven. A place with no media pressure. No races that lure me in. My friends. My family. My space and beaches. Waves and mountains. Birds and sunshine. I am slowly recovering and learning quickly about me, about new ideas, about things that seem so obvious yet I have never heard about them. I have been able to relax my mind. Take a deep breath. Time to discover me with the help of a wonderful support crew around me.
The long slow steps forward so far have been: Detox tea – release inflammation in the kidneys, Alpine tea – pretty much a laxative, Psyllium husks – dietry fibre, Detox menu – green veges, berries, fruit, minimal wheat and dairy, high protein and good fats, Xray on AC joint, Physio, Acupuncture, Lymphatic flush – highly recommend to anyone who has had some form of stress or even if you just feel a little lethargic, Massage, Bone density – Dexta, MRI, Menstrual Cycle Specialist, General health doctor, Sports medicine specialist. Phew.
Some interesting articles:
http://www.runtheplanet.com/trainingracing/training/women/menstruation.asp
http://askcoachjenny.com/how-to-run-with-the-flow-of-your-menstrual-cycle/
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/norcalcyclingnews/2012/10/18/episode-5-dr-stacy-sims
Beautiful pictures. I want to try to lymphatic flush! Best wishes to you with your recovery
Sounds also like you were pushing adrenal fatigue, and your homeplan sounds like the perfect remedy. Rest up, recover, refresh, restabilize and reground yourself.