When you are on a restrictive diet like the Wahls Protocol, an anti-inflammatory diet designed for people with auto-immune diseases like multiple sclerosis, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis, then figuring out how to survive social situations can be a real b*tch. Managing dietary restrictions in social contexts can become such a headache that I’ve seriously wondered if I should just stop…
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…
Not loving yourself is probably one of the main reasons why you don’t, or no longer know how to, take care of yourself. Now, self-care affirmations won’t magically make you know how to take care of yourself (although these short phrases are magical in a way; keep reading to find out how). Daily affirmations, no matter what you are trying…
So, you’ve been thinking about quitting weed but you just can’t seem to do it? Or maybe you don’t even want to quit. And yet, here you are, for the 5th time since the beginning of the year, browsing the internet in search of “why quit smoking weed” advice. I get you. I’ve been there. Quitting my addictions has been…
Reflecting on my past relationships (and many, many mistakes), I decided to compile a list of bad reasons for staying in a relationship. Breaking up is hard, and the stress leading up to the big decision can feel almost unbearable. Nonetheless, you should face the challenge head-on. Because staying in a relationship that no longer brings you joy can have…
