September 2022
Message from the Coach
I published a blog post recently, about my struggles to find the kind of health care I needed and deserved as a woman. I understand that birth control has been liberating for many women, but I hate that somewhere along the line it became the standard of care for all women’s issues. The fact that it ever became a treatment option, let alone the ONLY treatment option for hormonal/menstrual issues baffles me. It’s designed to stop you from getting pregnant. What does that have to do with fixing acne or painful periods? Healthcare is supposed to diagnose and treat issues, not just put a bandaid on them and allow them to linger under the surface! I spent over 20 years suffering from extremely painful periods, and while I asked several different doctors for help, none of them offered me anything but birth control as a fix. And then one day I learned about a subset of doctors who specialized in actually diagnosing and treating women’s issues. I had to travel over 2.5 hours away from home to see one, but I finally got the help I needed and am now experiencing pain free periods.
If you are interested in more details, especially about how you can find help if you are as frustrated as I was, check out the blog post HERE.
Have you also struggled to get adequate care for your women’s health issues? Send an email to coach@run4thehills.com.
Recipe of the Month
Easy lasagna
https://www.run4thehills.com/blog/easy-lasagna
This is my go-to lasagna recipe, it’s super easy and delicious!
Workout of the Month
Beginner workout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQsTTXg9YRc
No equipment necessary for this low impact, beginner-friendly workout!
Cardio Tip of the Month
Time to check in with your goals! (Or set a goal, if you haven’t already.) It’s hard to stay dedicated to training if you don’t have something you are working towards.
Currently Recommending :
Podcast : “Femammal” by Greer
A brand new podcast “Holding space for women to explore what it means to live well in our bodies.”
Running accessory : Koala Clip https://koalaclip.com/
The best way to carry your phone on the go. It clips in between your back and your sports bra, doesn’t bounce or chafe, and keeps your phone protected from sweat, rain, and cold!
Instagram Account : @napro_fertility_surgeon
A NAPRO (natural procreative) surgeon who diagnoses and treats women’s issues instead of prescribing birth control. Her page is very informative!
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