Menopause Awareness and Getting our Voting House in Order

Menopause Awareness Month Sherrine Richmond, MSN, APRN-BC unveiled the truth behind menopause. The symptoms typically begin on average between 48-52 and continues for the rest of our lives. If a woman has gone 1 full year without a menstrual cycle, she typically is considered in menopause. Menopause affects women of color more because of our tendency toward hypertension. Heart palpitations are a part of it along with dry mouth – which can lead to dental issues, dry vaginal issues, brain fog, joint pains, osteoporosis and more. Men can also suffer menopause. Andropause affects them with low testosterone, and low libido. To connect with our expert visit www.YourWillWellness.com or call 407/378-7976. A good way to combat osteoporosis is through exercise and our guests, Latrice Latson and Angela Alen with the 40+ Double Dutch Club talked about a national phenomenon started in Chicago by 2 women who wanted exercise and camaraderie. Our local club meets every Sunday at 6559 Old Winter Garden Road from 3-5pm to jump Double Dutch, hula hoop, hop scotch and more. The group is for women only and it’s free. https://www.40plusdoubledutchclub.org/event-details/40-ddc-pop-up-jump-orlando Getting our Voting House in Order Jaime Harrison, Chair of the Democratic National Committee was in Orlando this week to kick off Early Voting. He stopped by the station to talk about the importance of Making Sure we Vote! The other point was ensuring that black men understand the significance of the strength of a black woman. He mentioned the 1876 Presidential election between Hayes & Tilden that was determined by 1 vote. That 1 vote caused the country to go from Reconstruction to Jim Crow, which lasted for the next 100 years. Text the word “VOTE” to 70888 or visit IWILLVOTE.com if you encounter any issues when voting Russel Drake CEO of Build Black Daily, LLC is community and civic activist has put together information that supports the vote process. If you go to www.votethewholeballot.com you’ll find information that can help guide you. His organization travels the state to find out who’s on each ballot and they have researched the candidates.