You know how you desperately want to stop smoking weed but at the same time enjoy it so much you don’t really want to? Well, that was me for many years. At first, smoking weed was fun, and I’ll admit, helpful. In some ways, it helped alleviate my anxiety and the overwhelming emotions (consequence of post-traumatic stress) I was dealing…
Category: Self-care
I Have Sjogren’s Syndrome And This Is How I Deal With Severe Dry Eyes
I struggle with Sjogren Syndrome and dry eyes are a constant challenge. 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. Dry eyes may sound like a small enough problem to have, but it’s not, and it can affect your life in ways…
Your First Colonoscopy Prep: What to Expect and Other Fun Stuff
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…
8 things I eat on the Wahls diet when I don’t feel like cooking
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…
97 Self-care affirmations for when you don’t love yourself
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…