Aye, Sorry that I need to write this, but the template that my site runs on is having all kinds of issues…. I’m quite frustrated to tell you the truth. My homepage is all wonky and it’s because of a bug in the code. Hopefully a new release will be coming soon and it’ll all …
I came across this post on twitter after @ChronicPainDad tweeted it out. As I started reading I thought this would be great to post on my facebook wall. The further I read the more and more I felt that it was me behind these words. Especially at this point… “Anywhere I go, my crutches …
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One of the first treatments, other than medication, that I tried were nerve blocks. I would meet with my Pain Management doctor and assess my pain. From January until June I went once a month and received a block. I received a lumbar sympathetic nerve block and the hope was that it would help …
Of course everyone’s thankful list is filled with family, friends, support, blah blah blah ya know. The usual. But I’m thankful for ME! You’re probably thinking wow. Such a ‘humble’ thing to say 😉 Haha but what I mean is I’m really thankful to be feeling almost back to normal (mindset wise). Earlier in the …
I felt like I just kept sinking and sinking deeper into a black hole and was slowly finding it hard to see the light at the top. (Catch up on why here) Think about it… if you are in constant pain, you can’t do what you used to do, all of your friends are doing …
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To put along with my Christmas gifts in 2012 I made my own cards. I really enjoyed making them that I decided I wanted to do it more. When I was working and traveling 24/7 I never had the opportunity to let my creative side shine and making greeting cards was helping me release all …
November is half over and so is the blog posting challenge! I’ve been very proud of myself that since I embarked on this ‘challenge’ I’ve posted every day! I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to keep up since I have a ton of moving parts going on in my life right now… but I …
So far I’ve completed the first two steps of the 5 step plan to heal inflammation and am 3 weeks into the 3rd step! The first step is a 2 week gear up. At this time you get rid of foods that aren’t approved. You mentally prepare and fill up your cupboards will all the …
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I came across this recipe on pinterest and knew I HAD HAD HAD HAD HAD to try it! I am a lover of thai food and what better way to mix anti-inflammatory and thai! A Pad Thai Salad! Well, as you know I’m a professional recipe tester NOT a …
As I was listening to this song today on my way to the chiropractor the lyrics hit me. In the song Dierk’s is talking about things that he holds on to because of the good memories they have. I feel a lot of times in chronic illness we can get caught up in the ‘well …