Have you heard the latest buzz on CBD oil? ?? Well I hadn’t either until I was reading through some online Blogs where the product was being reviewed for Chronic Pain. So I immediately contacted the company, The Fay Farm and was asked to review 2 of their Products. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one… Continue reading CBD oil for chronic pain
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Today is the kick off of Mindful Mondays! This idea came to me as I was meditating one evening and it seemed to resonate with me. Every Monday I plan to write about a topic and share how having a mindful practice can help center your life & ultimately give you… Continue reading Mindful Monday
Since I woke up this morning, this day has felt odd. The skies were angry and storms passed through every hour, darkening the sky to a nighttime gray. The rain was heavy, furious as it fell creating a calming yet aggressive presence on our tin roof. The winds sliced through the trees bringing branches down… Continue reading 5 years ago today…
This is to all the girls, boys, women & men who are finding this a particularly difficult day. My Facebook is overflowing with statuses of how fathers have helped mold us and love us into the people that we are today. However as I scrolled through my newsfeed this morning, a piece of my heart… Continue reading 7 ways to get through a tough father’s day
Today I am trying to focus on the things that are going well instead of living in fear of tomorrow. Science tells us that when we remember our gratitude, we begin to build new highways for our thoughts and we overcome fear & negative thinking. Today I spent time in Meditation for this reason. It… Continue reading Today I’m grateful
I am writing today because I am scared. It’s been 23 days since my toenail removal surgery and 5 day inpatient stay at University of Virginia Hospital. I know what you are thinking… a toenail removal surgery? Seriously? 5 days in the hospital for a toenail removal? Yes..yes, I am being serious. As you all… Continue reading I’m strong but I am scared
Dear Orlando, Today the world mourns with you after significant tragedy and loss. There is this horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach, a tightness in my chest and a heaviness in my heart. Innocent lives were taken in a senseless act of hatred and violence within your city limits. Hearts that once beat… Continue reading Dear Orlando
This past week I have been struggling with writing my blog. I have had an intense week of pain shadowed by the inability to write a quick (but fabulous) post. The combination of the two became overwhelming frustrating as I racked my tired and overstimulated brain for an article that would rock the world. Needless… Continue reading the words that heal me
The pain is blinding today. I can’t see clearly & sounds from around the room vibrate through my body, setting off flares throughout my nervous system. It changes from moment to moment. And as I get use to the burning sensation it manifests into a stabbing – pulsating pain. My nerves are jumping. Literally. My… Continue reading When warriors cry
Medications: Bring your medications in the original bottle with you. The hospital will give you their own meds from pharmacy but they may not have EVERY medication that you take. Medications that are compounded (for example my low dose naltrexone) are given to the dr and orders are written for to take this medication. MUST… Continue reading What to bring to your Ketamine Infusion
The Invisible Warrior 