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Patriotic Quinoa Salad

This healthy quinoa fruit salad is loaded with strawberries, blueberries, and a refreshing honey lime dressing. You can also tweak it to your liking with any fruit. High in protein and perfect for breakfast, summer potlucks, and anytimeIngredients:FOR THE SALAD:•1 cup dry quinoa regular or inca red •10 ounces fresh strawberries•9 ounces fresh blueberries 4-6... Continue Reading →

Get To Know Me

Hi, I'm Debbie and I have Avascular Necrosis/Osteonecrosis, It's a rare disease/disorder where you have a temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone.I developed my avascular necrosis/osteonecrosis after I suffered a meniscal tear. I'm lucky and very grateful because the doctors don't feel it will go to any other joints . Others... Continue Reading →

My Sleeping Giant Called Chronic Pain.

Not everyone knows what it is like to suddenly one day be told by a doctor you will have chronic pain for probably the rest if your life. I've been blessed with a few painful diagnosis, I say blessed because I know I will help others because of my diagnosis.Osteoarthritis 2010Osteonecrosis 2014Spondylolisthesis 2016Hypothyroidism 2002Rosecea 2017Shock... Continue Reading →

Body Image & Self Esteem With Chronic Pain

Somedays it's really hard to feel good about yourself when your body keeps betraying you. Before your diagnosis, you felt pretty good about your body. Or maybe you’ve always struggled with body acceptance and tended to focus on your self-perceived flaws rather than your beauty. Now your AVN is forcing you to deal with a... Continue Reading →

Delight Bars

Homemade Delight BarsI love Chocolate and Coconut so this is my go to candy bar.I make it so I can control the ingredients.6 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk1 teaspoon Vanilla1/8 teaspoon Salt2 cups Powdered sugar14 ounces Sweetened Shredded Coconut3/4 cup Lightly chopped walnuts toasted; (if desired)16 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate Chips (1 bag)2 tablespoons Vegetable OilLine an... Continue Reading →

Easy Gluten Free Bread

So I'm trying to ease up on the gluten just to see how I feel and see if my skin improves Because out of literally nowhere I get diagnosed with rosacea 2 weeks ago and I hate it. Also having a bunch of other pains as well from osteoarthritis,osteonecrosis.I don't know if a person can... Continue Reading →

Rosacea 1.0 To Newly Diagnosed Like Me

Ah yes age 54 soon to be 55 and suddenly develop skin problems.You would think by age 50 after working all your life and dealing with Osteonecrosis Osteoarthritis Spondylolisthesis Being a former Battered woman from my 1st marriage I could at least remain free and clear from skin problems I mean at age 50 we... Continue Reading →

Various Relaxation Techniques

See full Disclaimer at bottom of the postHere is a partial DisclaimerUsage Policy•The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. By using the website you are participating at your own risk. With so much stress that comes with having a chronic condition and the world we live in is full of several... Continue Reading →

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