On Being a Guinea Pig, a Student, Slightly Bonkers, and Healing: A 2013 Retrospective
A year ago, I started this blog with the intention of sharing my Hashimoto’s healing journey in the hope that it might help others. I knew I wasn’t well for a couple years. Then when I collapsed, I realized I…
Brain 101
This is the second article in a series on brain health. In case you missed my post introducing this series on brain health, click here for the scoop. Read on to learn about some brain basics in preparation for the…
A Series On Brain Health: Intro
I’ve spent the past few months learning about brain function. My own brain health has been central to my Hashimoto’s health journey, and being an information geek, I decided it was time to study up. I am fascinated by the…
Day 43: Squashed!
I’m hopeful today. In addition to the facts that I can actually see across the Puget Sound to the Olympic Mountains, the Orcas have been romping around the southern islands lately, and I actually saw a patch of something blue…
Day 36: Setbacks
Day 36, AIP. That big day yesterday at the climbing gym did a job on my back. An old injury, awakened with too much of pulling myself up overhanging climbs. Arnica is my friend today! Surprised how little the rest…
Day 34: The Autoimmune Elimination / Provocation Diet
Day 34 of the Autoimmune Protocol diet, also known as the AIP diet. I’ve eliminated grains, soy, dairy, nuts, seeds, legumes, nightshades, alcohol, all sugar but low-sugar fruits, fermented foods, high-sugar fruit, high-starch vegetables and caffeine. What do I eat…
Beginnings
For years I noticed that my body reacted to certain foods. It just made sense to eliminate them from my diet. Who wants to feel bad after eating? Now that I’m learning about autoimmunity, I’m learning some interesting facts that…