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November 27, 2018

Naturtint color product review – Light Dawn Blonde – plant based permanent hair color

Found Naturtint plant based permanent hair color at my local Sprouts Farmer’s Market about 8 months ago. I wanted to give it a good go before writing this review. I have to say, I’m...

Product Reviews / Random

November 27, 2018

Shikai Color Reflect shampoo and conditioner product review

In an effort to try and reduce my exposure to chemicals, yet still protect my beloved blonde locks, I found Shikai Shampoo and Conditioner at my local Sprouts market and I am very happy...

Product Reviews / Random

November 27, 2018

Naturtint Shampoo, Nutrideep and CC cream product review

This shampoo and conditioner come as part of the hair color package that I’ve been using from Naturtint. You can read the hair color review here: Naturtint Plant Based Color review This is what...

Adapting / Fibromyalgia / Introspection / Live and Learn / Narcolepsy / Sjogrens

April 28, 2018

Killing the Monkey in Your Mind aka Clearing Your Thoughts

Monkey Mind is when your thoughts are so consuming, it feels like the thought Monkeys are running the show. A lot of people with chronic illness have a hard time meditating and therefore can...

Fibromyalgia / Happiness / Live and Learn / Musing / Narcolepsy / Sjogrens

March 10, 2018

Coping through Introspection: A Journey into You, Video series

This Monday, March 12, I’ll be releasing the first video of my series, Coping through Introspection: A Journey into You This is now live 🙂 After 37 years with narcolepsy, two movement disorders, two...

Adapting / Narcolepsy

February 28, 2018

Giving up my fear of death – Going beyond coping with narcolepsy

From witches coming out of the closet, to people coming into your house and brushing their teeth, to elephants traipsing through the bedroom, to feeling like you’re battling for your very soul… having narcolepsy...

Diet / Food / Recipe

December 8, 2017

Italian Chicken & Vegetables – AIP Meal Prep recipe

My TMJ flare has left me unable to open my mouth more than a 1/2 inch since September, so I’ve been looking for easy… I made this recipe late October and just haven’t pulled...

Adapting / Fibromyalgia / Live and Learn

September 23, 2017

11 tips for coping with Fibromyalgia

Greetings Fibromites! And, those suffering from other than Fibromyalgia chronic pain that are looking for coping skills. There are things I’ve learned to do over the years that helped me adapt my life to...

Adapting / Diet / Fibromyalgia / Food / Narcolepsy / Recipe / Sjogrens

July 30, 2017

What the heck is kvass? Inexpensive, homemade probiotic recipe

Who knew some fruit, salt and water could correct lifelong stomach issues? Not me, but I’m glad someone told me about it. Here’s a post about my kvass journey. If you’ve got chronic conditions,...

Adapting / Diet / Fibromyalgia / Food / Live and Learn / Narcolepsy / Sjogrens

July 4, 2017

11 tips for staying on an elimination type diet

Making it through the first 30 days of an elimination type diet is hard enough, what about after? You’re feeling better, how do you stay motivated? After a recent ‘fall from grace,’ I decided...

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