Here on the west coast it seems that winter has just begun with this week's rain and cold weather, yet Spring is just a couple of weeks away. For most of human existence we humans have lived by the seasons, and changed our habits and rituals to be in alignment with the natural rhythm of each season. It is only in the last 100 years or so that we have pushed against nature in the name of progress. Makes me wonder how much our disconnecting to the natural rhythm of nature is related to the rise in chronic illness, chronic stress, chronic pain? Just something to ponder. In the spirit of … [Read more...]
You are a Temple of the Light
Would you condemn a church for a broken window? You are equally sacred and to be revered. The light in me honors the light in you. ~Namaste … [Read more...]
FibroHaven Motto
This is what I am up to today. How about you? … [Read more...]
Body Talk: The Wisdom of the Body
There's this spot on my upper back that my husband and I lovingly refer to as my baseball. Sort of ironic because I am actually a huge fan of baseball. But this spot on my back, is probably my least favorite part of my body. We call it the baseball because for years when it would get inflamed, it became a huge knot - about the size of a baseball. At least that is how I experienced it. Likely it was the size of a walnut, but where's the drama in calling it that? I have come to realize this spot is where I carry my emotional pain. It has improved so much the last few years since I have … [Read more...]
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy – Review and Giveaway
As I continue my quest and expand my understanding of what it means to live well with a chronic illness, more and more I am drawn to alternative and non-traditional healing options. I shop nearly exclusively at health food stores these days, choosing the organic option over the non-organic if available. I read, study, and research to make the smartest choices, but ultimately, my body is the best indicator of what is best for me. The more I tune in, the more I notice the relationship between what I put on and in my body to how I am feeling. Lotions and sunscreen filled with chemicals dry my … [Read more...]