by Jamie Holloway | 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...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 27, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey
This week has been a rough week. I ended up having to go to the ER over my left hand swelling up. It seems like by the 5th month after my Rituximab chemo treatment some body part swells up and makes my life a challenge. I hate that. This time I ended up in the...
by Jamie Holloway | 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...
by Jamie Holloway | 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...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 16, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight
As I wrote Thursday, I am listening to the Gluten Summit offered by TheDr.com and I am thoroughly enjoying what I am learning. I am learning a lot. I am processing a lot of information while I am taking notes to the presentations. One particular nutritionist is...
by Jamie Holloway | 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....
by Jamie Holloway | 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...
by Jamie Holloway | 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...
by Jamie Holloway | Nov 12, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey
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by Jamie Holloway | 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...