The Somatic buzz word... Hello Friends! As I entered my 50's a few years ago, I expected a few things. I expected to notice effects of changing hormones, and perhaps the slowing of my metabolism. What I didn't expect, was an increasing muscle weakness, increasing fatigue, and tighter muscles and connective tissue. To be honest, this came as a surprise! Can any of you relate? This sent me on yet another research path, and I have learned so much. As we age, we start to feel