6 months without estrogen, the ache is starting to creep into my joints. When my feet hit the ground in the morning, my heels and tiny toe bones give a little squeal saying HEYYYY!!! My hips and back are a bit rounded and there is no more “popping” out of bed. I am thankful that I am able to alleviate the aches quickly. Here are my top 5 tips to combat morning stiffness.
- Stay hydrated! Drink water all day long. Herbal teas and water around the clock (hibiscus tea is a current favorite.
- Listen to your bones. I use this early morning moment to remember I have a body and that it needs a bit more waking up than she used to. Instead of becoming frustrated that I am achy I literally tell her “Good Morning body, I hear you” It makes it a bit more fun.
- Get moving and keep moving. If you can, frequent position changes all day long do help. The body is stiff in the morning because the synovial fluid, our joint lubrication, becomes more viscous (thickened) as we become still.
- Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals critical for body and brain health.
- Yoga. Aligning my body and my breath has been helpful to keep my physical body limber and my mind engaged in the present moment. I do focus on the power in my body and the joy that it is here in the now. Still aging, still changing, just as she always has.
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