102: My Health Journey: They say I need a transplant
I’ve been quiet for the past several weeks. I’ve needed to process what was happening and get myself on stable ground before letting you in. Initially, I didn’t want anyone to know. But this was huge news and keeping it from you isn’t how I roll. So in this week’s episode I am sharing my…
Discouraging Lupus Ads – When Will It End?
Caution: reading this may go against everything you ever believed or were taught to believe. You see it on a daily basis: discouraging lupus ads about how to help find a cure. Give money. Sponsor a walk. Raise money. Spread awareness. And for as long as these ads have been around, and the millions of…
The Effects of Caffeine on the Lupus Body
One of my New Year’s resolutions was to finally stop drinking coffee. I always looked forward to my daily morning ritual and the nice pick-me-up mid-afternoon treat. I had a variety of creamers and different flavored coffees, not to mention a bailetti, espresso, and latte coffee makers, as well as a foam/froth makers. You name…
4 Tips for Rapid Hair Growth
Hair is an outward sign of our health. It signifies balanced hormones, adequate nutrients and healthy diet. Especially for women, beautiful hair plays a big role in how we feel about our bodies. But what happens when your hair becomes an outward sign of your ill-health? What happens when it starts to thin, or even fall out,…