by Jamie Holloway | Aug 3, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
Confession time, although, I have diabetes, Rheumatoid arthritis, Limited Wegener’s, I do not track my food, blood sugars, exercise, or anything else. Yes, I am well aware of the reasons why I should. I just haven’t. There are several reasons why I haven’t...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 2, 2016 | The Magnificent Journey
If you have been reading my blog for any length of time. You know some things about me. I love food, I love reading, I have breathing issues, and I have not been able to exercise for years due to my condition. The last two items frustrated me the most. You also...
by Jamie Holloway | Aug 1, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey
Pain in the last few years has been a part of life. I do not talk about it that much because of the negative views people have on those suffering from pain. In David Nagel’s book “Needless Suffering” he takes us on a journey of the history of pain, what it...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 30, 2016 | Auto-immune, Books/Music, Exhilarating People, Inspiring Nutrition, Supporting Each Other, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfu-26ftkno This morning I put my Plumb’s Exhale CD into my lap top as I got ready write. The first song that came up is Lord, I’m Ready Now. Tears began to fall down my face. This song is hitting a specific place in my heart....
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 27, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
There are many different types of pain. The one that affects me is nerve pain. In 2014 my back went out and I had emergency back surgery. Consequently my left foot became numb. Before that in 2012 my right foot became numb. My right foot is worse than my left...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 26, 2016 | Auto-immune, Supporting Each Other
Breathing issues are one of the subjects that I consider myself an expert on. I have been dealing with tracheal stenosis due to an autoimmune issue for the last seven years, so although mine doesn’t affect my lungs. I can still understand the dilemma of figuring out...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 25, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Happiness, when you have a chronic illness it seems like an impossible defeat. Although Lee’s book is not geared towards those of us who have chronic illness. I still learned a great many things. Even her suggestions were helpful, at least for me they were....
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 23, 2016 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
Recently I went in for an assessment to get some counseling. I’m embarking on a new adventure of being intentional in exercise, nutrition, and my finances. I’m tired of struggling, alone, with no stopping point in sight for me. At my assessment the counselor...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 19, 2016 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey
Last Friday, I had my second round of Rituximab. A chemo drug that I use to help me fight my RA and Wegener’s disease. I was happy that I had a chance to get lost in a story while I recovered. Terry McMillan’s book “I Almost Forgot About You” is...
by Jamie Holloway | Jul 16, 2016 | Auto-immune, Inspiring Nutrition, The Magnificent Journey
I made jam. I did this recipe with blueberries and with Marion Berries. They both turned out awesome. So good. Blueberry Chia Seed Jam from Bon Appetite magazine. 3 lbs of Blueberry fresh or frozen (I also used Marion Berries, turned out awesome)...
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