Acupuncture.

Have you ever tried it?  I have been doing a lot of research lately about regulating hormones and the importance of regular menstrual cycles.  I am not interested in any western medicine interventions just yet, after all they probably would send me right out the door anyway considering we have been only trying for about 4 weeks. 

 I am so excited to try alternative medicine.  I am throughly convinced that our body can be healed of many ailments through proper nutrition and relaxation.   I am not concerned about the lack of pregnancy yet, but more concerned about the lack of menstruation.  Without that menstruation my body is unable to ovulate or therefore become pregnant.  

Am I obsessing? Probably.

I have been trying to be very mindful and make some lifestyle changes to help my body become more in balance and healthy already.

1.  Exercising regularly.  I am running 3 - 4 miles 3 or 4 times a week.  (Started October 2012)

2.  Eliminated caffeine.  Gave up coffee and diet soda.  (Late December 2012)

3.  Incorporating more vegetables into my diet. (in progress)

4.  Limiting flour, wheat and sugar. (in progress)

Goals I am working on implementing to improve health and balance:

1.  Start acupuncture with a female health specialist.

2.  Start taking yoga classes.

3.  Eliminate processed foods!! This sounds so intimidating to me but will be well worth the effort.

I have my first session with Amy a week from Friday!  I am so looking forward to it!

*Update:  Tried to go for a run today with new running shoes and the knee is still acting up :(