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…
Pain That Takes Your Breath Away
The last few days have been rough - I just feel awful. I’ve slept a lot and when I try to get up, my bp drops and I start to feel like I’m gonna pass out. This morning I woke up feeling better, a little energy, brain function. I was sitting with my family having…
Global Pandemic
I’ve had some good days recently. I’ve been up most of the morning and have been able to accomplish some much needed cleaning around the house. But yesterday I work up feeling hungover with nausea, all over body aches, weaknsss, headache, low back spasms and seriously awful neck pain. Days like this can be incredibly…
The Burden of Good Intentions
I get so much advice and many many emails about my health issues. This supplement, that diet, exercise, detox, brain training, etc etc. Sometimes it can be frustrating when others want you to try something that doesn’t feel right to you. This morning I got an email talking about vagus nerve activation. The vagus nerve…
Food is Medicine
I’ve been learning about different natural remedies and supplements that may help with specific issues. For example: I started taking stinging nettle at the recommendation of my doctor to help battle mast cell activation syndrome. He said it may also help with joint pain. It helped with both! I was ordering a refill when I…
Zucchini flour
Oversized zucchini is best. Peel with a carrot peeler, into thin even strips for less drying time. Or slide it through a mandolin for speed of prep. Set in a dehydrator until absolutely dry. If in doubt always dry it more, any moisture will ruin it during storage Run it through a food processor or…
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