Infusion Day!

by | Dec 5, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  By the time you are reading this post I will be in the infusion clinic receiving my third infusion of Rituximab. I am marveling at the amazing results I am getting from this drug. Yes, I don’t like enduring the discomfort, extreme fatigue, pain of them trying...

My Cooking Coach

by | Dec 4, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

    I wish I had this book when I was first living out on my own with all the information on how to buy, store, and prepare vegetables, meat, spices, and many other things. “My Cooking Coach” I find to still be useful even if I am a cooking machine. The...

My gratefulness

by | Dec 3, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I am in a reflective mood. Yesterday, I drove to Seattle to see my Rheumatologist Dr. Gardner at the UW Medical Center. I was once again reminded about how amazing my doctors have been. On November 17th, 2013 I woke up with my hand swollen and hurting. I couldn’t do...

Deliciously Holistic

by | Nov 21, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  As many of you know I love reading cookbooks and “Deliciously Holistic” was a joy to read. Alexander expressed her love for food and for cooking in each page. I was inspired, because she uses whole foods that promote good health. I love that. In 2014, I am...

Update

by | Nov 20, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I was hoping to write daily for the NaNoBl roll this month, but since my hand swelled up like a puffer fish typing is a hen peck show. While typing this I keep hearing my typing instructor comment about hen pecking.  I have several things to write, but I will endure...

My Favorites Again.

by | Nov 15, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I have many people I enjoy following and reading their insights with dealing with their own challenging illness’ and issues. Finding Strength Through Pain: I really love her Youtube videos and her Facebook messages. Love her courage and willingness to be real....

Gluten Free, Hassle Free

by | Nov 14, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  I joined the Gluten Summit offered by Dr.com this week. I am learning so much information, so I thought it would be fitting to write my review and post on “Gluten Free, Hassle Free by Marlisa Brown. I will be writing a post about my review on the summit next...

Evolving

by | Nov 13, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  Before I became sick and started becoming a patient and had to take a lot of medications and focus on my healthy I never paid attention. I ran on automatic pilot. I never took care of my body, nor did I take care of my emotional well-being or my spiritual...

Meatless All Day

by | Nov 10, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  Another recipe book that I had the opportunity to read and get some ideas from in order to enhance my cooking skills. I have been contemplating going meatless a few days a week in order to enhance my health. There are some amazing egg recipes and tofu recipes...

Alternatives

by | Nov 10, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  I do several things for my Vasculitis besides taking the chemo drugs and steroids.  I am a firm believer in trying different methods to help my body to be the best she can be. I do this by: 1)  I use therapeutic grade essential oils. basil, peppermint,...

God In Motion

by | Nov 6, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

I was given the opportunity to read “God in Motion” by Jeff Leake and in which I thoroughly enjoyed reading. There were several things upon reading “God in Motion” that caused me to ponder and view my own beliefs about Jesus. Relationship has been a key component of...

NHBM and NaBloPoMo

by | Nov 5, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  I joined two writing challenges this month. One is the WEGO “National Health Blog Month” and the other challenge I joined is an off shoot of NaNo that just focus’ on blogging. NaNo is a novel writing challenge. I am familiar with the NaNo because one of my...

Wellness 100

by | Nov 3, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  Weight loss and eating healthy is important to me at this exact moment in my life. You see I have a Vasculitis disease that wreck’s havoc on my body and cause my body to attack itself. My adventures with living with a trach and dealing with all the emotions,...

I Think I Can

by | Nov 2, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

  I kind of feel like the little Engine that Could remember that story book from when we were kids? I do. Today’s Wego Health Challenge for November is about I think I can. Here is mine… I think I can start getting my body moving so I can get the excess weight...

Whats On My Mind

by | Nov 1, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I found this on two blogs that I enjoy reading “Fit and Free With Emily” and “Back To Her Roots”. I will be adding only one thing to the list. Goals: I only have one goal for the month of November. That is to get my body moving. Now that I am recovered from my surgery...

OMG! That’s Paleo Cookbook

by | Oct 29, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey

“OMG! That’s Paleo” by Juli Bauer is a cookbook that I needed. I have read other books on Paleo and they seemed way too complicated on what I would cook. This book showed some awesome sweet treats, crock pot (like Juli, it is one of my favorite gadgets in the...

Monday

by | Oct 27, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey

  Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Mine was quiet and relaxing just the way I like it. This weekend I watched the 1978 classic movie “Grease”. A friend gave me a copy on Friday night so I ended up watching it twice. It makes me happy. I didn’t just watch...

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