Was Oprah’s Thyroid a Symptom or the Cause?
What Oprah Knows for Sure: Rejuvenation and Health
I just finished reading Oprah’s above article and what popped into my mind was “Oh no.” Why? I’m concerned that an “Oprah Excuse” is in the making. Granted she may have an issue with her thyroid, but what concerns me is that her fan base may not catch the gapping difference between her life and theirs.
Here is my concern. This above article starts off talking about her out of control thyroid and the noticeable affects. She then makes a decision to put her health above all else midway through. Great! It is only at the bottom (should the readers get this far) that she says “And learned that making the decision to look after yourself is the ultimate in healthcare.” BAM. I only wish that this phrase was the opening act.
I am certainly not Oprah’s doctor, thus I haven’t clue whether her “out of control” thyroid was a signal for her to cool it or a chronic condition she will need to look after. The other factor thrown into the “Oprah Excuse” equation many may totally disregard is her age.
Myself, I am on the “backside” of the menopause, and yep there has been some subtle changes going on with my being. Mental processing and physical responses to stimuli have gotten my attention. No problem. I hear it and make adjustments. She heard it and took a month off.
Filed under: Menopause
