I recently listened to a podcast on "positive psychology". This was a new concept to me, but it has been whirling around in my mind and forced me to take a good look at myself....again.The last three years or so, my mind has felt a little out of whack. I added to my work schedule …
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There are days that Izzy and I jump in the car and head for a forest preserve to do our daily walk together, but most days, we take advantage of the sidewalks in our own neighborhood. In fact, I have found that if I take Izzy somewhere new or different, she doesn't seem settled until …
Shortly before rheumatoid arthritis became a part of my family's life, I was heading down a path to better nutrition. A friend of mine had introduced me to Weston A Price and I began making more of my own foods at home and for the most part removed processed foods. We also started buying …
Last week I returned to teaching two ESL (English as a Second, Third, Fourth and sometimes even Fifth Language) classes. One class is in the morning and the other at night. Although I LOVE my long breaks from work, it is nice to be back following a regular schedule and seeing the students I love. Before heading back on Tuesday night, …
This Saturday marks my 44th year of life! Wow! 44 years old. I know most women my age choose not to share their real age, but I am proud to be 44. I am proud to be exactly where I am right now.When I was 36 years old I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. At 36, …
I remember when I was a little girl my grandma went to the salon every Friday to have her hair washed and set. I remember being amazed that she could go all week without washing her hair. I am proud to say that I now know her secret.I have been on a quest to find …
Yesterday, the following comment was left by Isabelle on my post Diet and Rheumatoid Arthritis in regards to eating away from home.Comment: I am interested in how to eat paleo away from home. That is a big challenge for me as I understand that sugar and flour are often put in marinades and sauces so …
We just got back from a car trip to Kansas. We were in the car for about eleven hours each way. When we travel to Kansas to visit my family, we pack the car ready to eat yummy foods that will fill us up and keep us away from temptations such as fast food, candy filled with corn syrup, and grains. The …
Now that I am back to taking medications for rheumatoid arthritis, I have wondered how my body would stand up to the cold and flu season. When the Enbrel nurse was here in July she warned me of being around little kids now that my immune system is suppressed. Since I am around little kids a …
"Gorillas Going Green" - In an effort to help captive gorillas suffering from heart disease, researchers took the gorillas off a processed diet and instead gave them natural foods like romaine lettuce, dandelion greens, endives, alfalfa, green beans, flax seeds, and even tree branches which they strip of bark and leaves. Not only did the gorillas lose 65 pounds …
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