When it comes to preventing the spread of infectious diseases like colds , flu, and now COVID-19, nothing beats good old-fashioned hand washing. But if water and soap aren’t available, your next best option, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source, is to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Unless you have... Continue Reading →
Olive Oil Citrus Cake
Ingredients 1¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; plus more for pan 2/3 cup Swerve granular sugar substitute; plus more for sprinkling 2 cups whole-wheat flour â…“ cup almond flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons amaretto see below my recipe 2 tablespoon finely grated lemon... Continue Reading →
How I Use Meditation and Palming To Help My Pain
So I have been meditating for over 18 months. It has helped me learn to quiet my mind. Focus on my breathing and start taking back some control of my pain. It sure did pay off last week. I fell after another bowman lost her balance her cane went sliding and she also grabbed onto... Continue Reading →
Stress Busters 101
Stress can make you sick and fat For most of us, stress is a fact of life. Especially if we live with a chronic condition. Unfortunately, research reveals that it's also a fact of fat. "Even if you usually eat well and exercise, chronic high stress can prevent you from losing weight or even add... Continue Reading →
Women In History- Hessie Benton Fremont
Jessie Benton Fremont (1824-1902). Fremont was a writer and political activist. She was considered the brains behind her husband, John C. Fremont, and his famous exploration westward. She turned his notes into readable books and made connections in Washington, D.C., that eventually made him famous. (Recommended biography here.) She was born near Lexington, Virginia, the second... Continue Reading →
March is Women’s History Month – Susan B. Anthony
I recently was in Washington DC for Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill and I attended a focus group as well. I went early to look around as I am a history lover and I visited many historical places and since March is Women’s History that is my focus throughout the month as well as... Continue Reading →
What to do if you suddenly run out of energy-spoons when traveling
I love to travel but when I do, I know when I get home I will be wiped out by fatigue for sometimes 2-3-4 days. This little mini trip was no exception. Fatigue can often be described in various ways. Sometimes it is described as feeling a lack of energy and motivation (both mental and... Continue Reading →
Rare Week In Washington DC
I had an amazing experience participating in Rare Week in Washington DC. I arrived Feb 25 and left Feb 29, 2020. Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill brings rare disease community members from across the country together to be educated on federal legislative issues, meet other advocates, and share their unique stories with legislators. I... Continue Reading →
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