Depression and anxiety have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was probably perfectly happy as a young child, but things changed once I hit adolescence. You know the …
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4 ways to get out of a funk
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Adaptive Yoga and MS
Last November, I wrote a post about my on and off relationship with yoga. I mentioned this book: Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body (Created for individuals with MS and neuromuscular conditions). Here’s my overview of …
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Exercise works for me
Regular exercise is important for many reasons. It's especially crucial to stay active if you have a chronic illness.
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This week in food and fitness
I’ve cooked too much food over the course of the last two or three months. I blame my Instant Pot. Yes, it’s as wonderful as everyone says it is, but all of the recipes I …
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Follow-up on the MGUS
I talked about my bloodwork and upcoming (then) appointment with the doctor. I said something about some numbers being high. As it turns out, I’m not qualified to make predictions based on my own lab …
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Some new light
Previously A few weeks ago I talked about being sick and having extreme tingles. I was beginning to think I might be experiencing my “new normal.” This must be how people with chronic pain feel …
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The not so common cold
I think I’ve been suffering from a cold for the last week or so. It’s hard to tell with me. When I think I have a cold, I get a little post-nasal drip and congestion …
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Sit
Sit with it Sit next to the pain Invite it for tea Listen Breathe Keep breathing
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Yoga and MS
I started doing yoga in the 80s when I bought the book, Raquel: The Raquel Welch Total Beauty and Fitness Program. I practiced on-and-off over the years and got a little bit serious about it when …
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Fun with imaging
I got my yearly brain and spine MRIs on Monday. I’m fine with being in a confined space for a significant amount of time (the whole thing takes about two hours). You even get music …