I recently read a (justified) fibro rant on another blog, then ran into a glitch that wouldn’t let me comment. So I decided to make my own blog post here instead. Here’s a partial quote: Today I just don’t know how to pretend to be “normal” because today I want to answer honestly when someone […]
Where Do You Draw the Line?
Every *body* is absolutely unique (this means YOU), so what works for someone else may or may not work for you or me. One of the most important things we can do on the healing path is to be present and pay attention to what’s happening in these bodies of ours. And unfortunately, sometimes this […]
Some Important Facts About Omega 3
An important component to child development, omega-3s – which include the essential fatty acids DHA and EPA – have been linked to improved learning as well as reduced symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It has also been shown to protect against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in adults. What’s not to love […]
Juice Cleanse to Lose Weight – Pros and Cons
Experts say that a juice cleanse to lose weight is safe as long as it is three days or shorter.
Surrendering Isn’t the Same as Giving Up
“Never give up.” You probably see that phrase often in Fibro Forum World. And for good reason. Life can get discouraging when you live with constant pain and exhaustion. And if you give up, you’re not likely to get better. (And you DO want to get better, don’t you?) So, what is it about surrender […]
What Value Do You Place on Convenience?
I’ll bet you know that REAL FOOD is better for you than the processed stuff. And it makes you feel better, too. Even when the label says “healthy” it doesn’t necessarily mean it actually is (silly food laws… What can I say?). So, what’s REAL? Whole foods, organic when feasible, from the produce and dairy […]
Should We Be Concerned About Cell Phone and Wi-Fi Radiation?
A review of recent studies shows reasons for caution, pointing to evidence which demonstrates that children absorb more microwave radiation (MWR) than adults. The authors also note the shortcomings in current federal regulatory policy in regard to MWR exposure. The study, published in the Journal of Microscopy and Ultrastructure, says that children are at greater […]
The Legacy
I recently had a realization that was kind of amazing to me. What? Again? 🙂 As I work on my own long-term personal wellness projects – recovering my strength and stamina after Lyme disease and fibromyalgia, while uncurling my scoliotic skeletal structure – I’m also untangling and re-integrating energies that at first glance seem like […]
