I learned as a young adult that I wasn’t built for mundane work. I was never gonna make it as a line worker or really in any career where the job entailed doing the same thing every day. I stumbled into construction and it worked for me. Projects lasted roughly a year and then I…
Muffins
Bowl 1 1 c almond flour 1/2 c cassava flour 1/2 c allulose 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Bowl 2 1 egg 1/3 c avocado oil 1/2 c milk 1/2 tsp vanilla Combine bowls 1 and 2 Add raspberries or other yummy. Bake 400° for 20-25 mins
Medical Care Starts At Home
My grandmother didn’t believe in going to the doctor unless it was some severe issue like a heart attack or appendicitis. I grew up going to the doctor for everything - cold, flu, upset tummy, rash. It wasn’t until about 4 years into Lyme treatment that I really got exposed to natural/home health care. And…
There’s More to Lyme
Recently I’ve heard a few comments that reminded me how little people understand about Lyme+. Social media and digital communication lets people make comments they would never make in person. One woman lectured me for not doing all she thought I should for our community. She said I’m using my sickness as an excuse. When…
Cervical Instability – Support While Sitting
One of the recommendations my CCI PT made was to our pillows under my arms when I’m sitting. This is helpful when I’m in the car, using my phone or table, reading a book, even just watching tv. Finding the right pillow(s) has been a bit challenging. Until I came across gaming pillows. Below are…
“Be The Designer of Your World…”
I read this quote today on an email I got from Earth Runners (barefoot sandals that help you ground). “Be the designer of your world and not merely the consumer of it.” - James Clear, Atomic Habits They went on to challenge us to get 1% better every day. I love that concept. Many of…
Drinks
Alcohol Free Peak Cocktails Apothekary Go Brewing (GF Options!) Recipes Drink Recipes from Apothekary What’s Good Summer Mocktails Chia Fresca Gin Fizz (alcohol free) Sangria I might try it with cherry, apple, & grape juices (fruit chunks: pear, cherry, orange, pineapple) Pina Colada Add ice, coconut milk and pineapple juice to a blender. You can…
Sauerkraut
Chop cabbage into fine pieces Add cabbage and salt to a large bowl - 1 tablespoons of salt to 800 grams cabbages. Mix and massaged the cabbage and salt. Let it sit for 2 hours. Cabbage will release its own liquid to make the brining solution. Pack cabbage tightly into mason jars with wooden pounder…
Disabled a Decade – Finding Gratitude Every Day
Just as birthdays and anniversaries come and go, I never forget July 10. It’s the day my life came to a screeching halt. I’d had back pain before, but never quite like this. My husband was out of town - my youngest daughter (13 then) was the only one home with me. I called our…
Treating Lyme+ is Complicated!
I joined some Lyme groups in the hopes of learning what others are doing for long term, chronic Lyme-+. There is only one thing everyone agrees on - the testing is flawed and unreliable. Other than that, there seems to be a lot of bickering about treatment protocols. There are those who insist, that 6-8…
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