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Live the Sweet Life with an Autoimmune Condition or Chronic Illness
A recent study found that spiritual well-being emerged as the strongest statistical contributor to life satisfaction. The research findings were consistent with other studies, which found that Spiritual well-being appears as a protective factor for quality of life in people with cancer. -Dr. Chen, Y. Research involving people with Systemic Sclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and …
Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, according to a National Institutes of Health study published in eBioMedicine. According to research, nearly half of the people worldwide do not meet daily water intake …
A few months ago, I attended a funeral of a friend from my past. Shockingly, she passed away suddenly from a heart attack. Everyone who knew her was in a state of shock. In their disbelief, I heard things like, “I don’t understand. She always took care of herself.” “This is the last person I …
Please take a look at my self-care closet! Ok, it’s not the whole closet devoted to my chronic illness essentials, but a good part is dedicated to these products. I’ve learned that having them all in one place is important, making them easy to find and remember. You may not always use all the products, …
Joshua tore his clothes and fell to the earth before the ark of the Lord. He said to the Lord, “Why did you bring us here only to deliver us into the hands of our enemies to destroy us?” Joshua had successfully led the Israelites to overtake the city of Jericho by obeying God. Joshua …
Reinventing yourself after an autoimmune diagnosis. How an autoimmune diagnosis led to the reinvention of two women.
Can I continue working with a chronic illness? When you are newly diagnosed with an autoimmune disease or any chronic illness, many things change in your life. First of all, you probably aren’t feeling your best. There are doctor appointments, insurance companies to call, and medical tests to complete. You may be trying new medications …
Most people with an autoimmune disease are go-getters, high-achievers, and helpers. How did I form this opinion? I’ve spoken with over 100 people affected by an autoimmune disease and noticed that high-achieving traits are common among us all. We are go-getters until it catches up with us and gets us. We love to help and …
“We couldn’t find anything wrong with you. Your lab work is normal. Set up an appointment to come back in six months.” I remember standing outside my office building where I had gone to take the doctor’s call in private. I just stood there, frozen in time, feeling lost and in a void. After months …
It felt wrung out and hung to dry. My arms and legs felt like I was walking through cement. Even though I had slept seven hours and woken up at 6:00 AM but by 9:00 AM, I wanted to go back to bed. I felt awful, and the thought of facing my day and doing …
I asked my autoimmune specialist doctor what is the best diet for autoimmune disease. Should I go gluten-free? Or should I go paleo? He said the “best diet for autoimmune disease is to eat healthy, nutritious foods. The same diet I would eat, the same diet I would tell my family to eat. But, unfortunately, …
The look on my face showed the pain. Just taking the three steps into the therapy pool hurt my knees. The instructor asked, “What part of your body hurts?” I said all of it! The gym I just joined had an aqua class called Gentle Joints held in a 90-degree therapy pool. Some people in …
Late on a Tuesday afternoon in December, I told my employee the good news, “we got you a raise!” She gave me a cold stare and turned her chair and back to my face. I walked away. Every day at my new job as manager of a toxic department jolted my nervous system and stress …
Why healing the mind is essential to win the war in your body A moment of awkward silence followed as Nadia asked, “Who has gone to therapy (mental health) since their diagnosis?” Silence. Nadia was hosting a large Zoom meeting of people who suffer from a debilitating autoimmune disease, this isn’t what she expected. Nadia …
Daily Bible study aligns you with God and provides a firm foundation for your mind, body, and spirit. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. –Joshua 1:8 NLT …
If I was completely honest with myself, I knew that I had adopted an unhealthy lifestyle that had resulted in chronic stress, depression, and autoimmune disease. Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. -John C. Maxwell My coaching logs were growing weekly, and I finally realized there was no better way to start the day than …
I did a lot of inner work in 2019, and through it all, I ended up with questions about my heart. Am I good at heart? What’s really in my heart? Is it right, good, decent, positive, moral, honorable, true, and sweet? Or is it wrong, bad, critical, negative, judgmental, hardened, and bitter? What I …
One simple act of kindness can create an endless ripple It was a sweltering hot day in August 1984. We’re driving down the road with the windows open singing along to the song from The Police – “I’ll be wrapped around your finger.” There was no air conditioning in her 1970s era Chevrolet Vega. The …
Has God put A Big Dream In Your Heart? Do you have a big dream in your heart that has been nagging at you for years? No matter what you do, or what you try, you always come back to your dream, goal, vision, or idea. Whatever you call it, “it’s” still there. God has …
Defining your brand identity is a piece of cake! I understand the challenges that come with defining your brand identity because I struggled to figure it out too. After some research, I realized that my brand is all about me. I am modestly speaking of course! As a matter of fact, your brand is all about …
Are you thinking about starting a business? As I said in my last post, starting a business is like starting an exercise program. If you’re thinking about starting a business, it’s time to exercise those brain muscles by digging deep and answering some questions. Rather than having all those thoughts and ideas swirling around in …
Starting a Business When starting a business, you’ll need a lot of things. However, these five things are not tangible things that you can see, touch, and buy such as a laptop, printer, and business cards. These are the dig down deep into your soul kind of things. In my blog post, Which Came First …
An outdated website is like an old family photo. You know when you look at an old picture of yourself, and you say: “What am I wearing!?” “Why is my hair so big?” “What was I thinking?” Just like an old 80’s hairstyle, get rid of that old website design for good! As can be …
First, you build a brand then you build a business. I heard this on Jenna Kutcher’s podcast and thought… “Stop, Back up the bus, Beep, Beep, Beep.” This is where I got off course. I built my business first and now am learning how to brand. This is not the recommended course of action, folks. I was so eager to …
