• Chia Seed Chocolate Cake

    Haven’t tried yet – coming soon Ingredients: 2 tbsp chia seeds + 6 tbsp water (chia “egg”) 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup almond flour or ground oats 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mashed banana 2 large eggs (or substituwith flax eggs for eggless) 1/4 cup melted coconut… Read more

  • Endive Salad

    Whisk: 5 tbsp rice vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil (or hemp) 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove Chop 6 heads of California endive and toss in dressing. Divid equally on 4 plates and top each with: 1 rip pear (core, quarter, cut into thin strips) 1 Tbsp blue or goat cheese 1 tbsp roasted… Read more

  • Cashew Cheese

    Blend All Ingredients Until Smoothe: 1 cup raw cashews (if using soaked cashews, see notes) 3/4 cup water 2 – 4 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons dijon mustard juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tsp Celtic or Himalayan Sea Salt 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast 1/4 cup Olive Oil Read more

  • Work

    I haven’t written much about work. It’s an important topic but probably one that hits me the hardest. I feel like that’s the ultimate indicator of health – whether or not I can return to work. I get a taste of other things in my life. We have a tandem kayak that we take out… Read more

  • Update: Injections And Injections

    I had an awesome visit today with Dr. Alex Egerter who is new to Gordon Medical (where I see Dr. Harris). He did lots of amazing things and I’m super excited about his addition to GM and to my care team. Dr. Harris had me see Dr. Alex to get what’s called Stellate Ganglion Block.… Read more

  • Stellate Ganglion Block – & More!

    The stellate ganglion is a collection of sympathetic nerves that run along each side of your voice box. A block is an injection of anesthetic medication into the stellar ganglion. This can help pain syndromes, ptsd, circulation issues, chronic headaches, anxiety, and more. I’ve just had my second round. My doctor starts with an injection… Read more