If you currently have an invisible illness and are looking for something encouraging to read, this is not it. I am not about to share “10 easy ways to deal with an invisible illness and make people understand you”. I wish. But no. Life with a chronic illness is hard. So hard! Especially when it’s “invisible”. And there are times,…
I struggle with Sjogren Syndrome and dry eyes are a constant challenge. One of the perks of having a chronic illness (like rheumatoid arthritis), is that these illnesses rarely come alone. Enter: Sjogren syndrome. I thought extreme thirst and dry mouth were annoying… wait until you have to deal with severe dry eyes. It ain’t no walk in the park.…
I never realized how much food had an impact on me until I started the Wahls diet, and it completely transformed my life. Perhaps you’ve heard of the Wahls diet (actually called The Wahls Protocol), or other anti-inflammatory diets (AIP) for chronic conditions? Maybe you are curious to know more about what this diet is and if the Wahls protocol…
Today’s tale might be TMI for some. But for others, say the lucky ones who are about to get their first colonoscopy, it may be exactly what they’re looking for. I will be talking about what to expect during your colonoscopy prep, aka the bowel cleansing process that occurs one day before a colonoscopy. This includes fun topics such as…
Adopting the Wahls diet (also known as the Wahls Protocol), has truly transformed my life. This version of a paleo diet/ketogenic diet has significantly reduced my joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, overall inflammation, and the constant debilitating stomach pain I’ve been living with for more than a decade. For those who don’t know, the Wahls Protocol is an AIP (auto-immune…