Cultivate the habit of an after-dinner walk with your family. It doesn’t have to be long – 10 to 15 minutes to walk, talk and connect. If you have a commute, use the time to learn something new by listening to a podcast, a book on cd, or some other format. Pick a subject you’ve […]
Cooking with Confidence: Food Prep
https://t.co/buTSmz3s0u I am getting smarter about meal prep but love these ideas from @AuntieStress @healthcentral. — Cathy Kramer (@cateepoo88) January 6, 2019 A chronic illness is often about subtraction. Gradually, you stop doing the things you love because of the downward progression of your health. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. I like […]
Book Review and Giveaway: The Gifted Journey
As you can see, The Gifted Journey – Five Transformative Steps to Uncovering Your Unique Path by Stephanie Moore has a butterfly pictured on its cover. Work through the deceptively simple, yet profound exercises, to spread your wings to “discover, discern, design and do what you were always intended to do.” The Gifted Journey is […]
Stress, a Sense of Smell and Essential Oils
My rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey includes the use of essential oils to help keep me well. In addition to having inflammation and pain, people with RA can be more susceptible to infections, colds, and viruses. Brain fog, nausea, and fatigue present other challenges. For symptoms such as sleeplessness, muscle tightness, and headache, I like to start with the gentlest treatments […]
Book Review: Limitless
Limitless is an actionable book by Laura Gassner Otting that invites you to carve your own path in order to live your best life. It’s about work, exploration and discovery, it’s also about living a life that gives you meaning. With meaning comes life satisfaction and consonance. Consonance is the key to becoming limitless, according […]