Tag: health

Capsizing in the Storms…

Capsizing in the Storms…

We had a storm last night. We’ve had worse. Tornadoes, even. But last night’s winds were brutal, and we had quite a lot of rain as well. I surveyed the situation in the light of day and made a little video showing what was what. …

Medical Updates… Surgery Looms…

Medical Updates… Surgery Looms…

Hi all, yes, once again, it’s been awhile. A little over a month… ugh! I can make no excuses other than that I have felt like absolute rubbish. I’ve had gut problems… ongoing… so I underwent a combination endoscopy/colonoscopy on Tuesday of this week. It …

Current Situation…

Current Situation…

I have a lot to say, but I lack the ability to say it at the moment. I am currently dealing with a massive autoimmune flare, likely brought on by a kidney infection. I’ve also been simultaneously battling a marathon of migraines. I’ve been spending …

In The Floor at 1:00 AM

In The Floor at 1:00 AM

In a flare. Horrible back and neck pain. Pain meds are not touching it. What do I do? Crawl into the floor on a yoga mat at nearly 1:00 AM to do some gentle stretching and “tummy time” in an attempt to get SOME sort …

Solstice Greetings!

Solstice Greetings!

This evening marks the Winter’s Solstice, and as such, I just wanted to pop on here and wish everyone a joyous one! I’ve been a bit puny the last couple of weeks – more health stuff (shocker) – but I am doing my best to …

Are You Enjoying YOUR Day?

Are You Enjoying YOUR Day?

I sincerely hope that wherever you are in the world, you are having a great day. I also hope the weather is nice where you are. This is my favourite time of year, anyway… but today’s weather here in the Tennessee Valley is quite lovely. …

Food Is My Medicine (Mostly…)

Food Is My Medicine (Mostly…)

Back in late March, I began a sort of “experiment” with my body. After years of being very, VERY ill… I went on a super strict nutrition protocol for people with autoimmune diseases. My goal was to (hopefully) reduce inflammation, better control pain, lessen the …