Life is hard enough. Don't go through life with pain that’s keeping you clutching the steering wheel. Join me as I learn to deal with Hashimoto’s- Hypothyroidism-Osteoarthritis- Osteonecrosis – Spondylolisthesis and how going to a mostly to a plant-based lifestyle and meditation helps my pain. Deb Andio
How many tines do you feel like for all your good intentions and healthy changes to behavior , you’d like to feel a bit more happy or healthy or have more well in your #Wellness goal? Well, you're not alone. Why is it that despite all the meditation , eating healthy, exercising as best as... Continue Reading →
I am an advocate and a patient. I believe that the body always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is listening and doing what your body needs. I deal with several medical issues Osteonecrosis Osteoarthritis Spondylolisthesis Factor V Hypothyroidism Hashimoto I like to educate and raise awareness Well it was time for... Continue Reading →
If you’re new to the plant-based movement, or if you’re just interested in who else is out there sharing the message of health, here are some of the top plant-based health professionals leading the movement. These are certainly not the only plant-based professionals (doctors, nutritionists, dietitians, and other health care providers) dedicated to making this a... Continue Reading →
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 1996 I was 34 and I really have never felt myself since then. I always try to live a decent life kind to others , help in my community and I'd rather be happy than mad or sad. But ..... I still always felt fatigued, more tired than I... Continue Reading →
I am always humbled and honored when someone nominates me for a blogger award. Out of so many bloggers, you thought of me. Thank you, Christine , for nominating me for the Sunshine blogger award. Thank you for sharing your information and knowledge to the world. I hope you enjoy your retirement Here are the... Continue Reading →
It still looks like winter out in NE Ohio today even though it's 07 April 2018. This is what I woke up to . But I also woke up to pain as well. I mean every bone in my body hurts today. It's weird hearing the birds of spring singing away while there is a... Continue Reading →
Rare Disease Day 28 February 2018 #ShowYourRare #AvascularNecrosis #Osteonecrosis #RareDiseaseDay Debbie in TheMighty2016 https://themighty.com/2016/07/receiving-an-osteonecrosis-diagnosis-what-to-know/ http://www.ChronicallyGratefulDebla.com
As we finally approach the end of winter the pain has probably began to increase in regards to spondylolisthesis, or any other bone or joint problem. I have been blessed to have several bone issues. Bone pain is always worse in winter and long rainy cool spells. This may just be some odd coincidence, but... Continue Reading →
I used to be stressed all the time. Especially when trying to manage life with one or two chronic conditions. Now it's occasional stress and pain all depends..... But I have found some relief and I believe it's because I have learned to relax using a variety of methods. My favorite is breathing 4-7-8 I... Continue Reading →
Great Books ! Help you with health and pain It's Not Just Growing Pains A Guide To Childhood Muscle, Bone, And Joint Pain, Rheumatic Diseases, And The Latest Treatments Lehman, Thomas J. A. Arthritis is usually considered a disease of older adults, but nearly 300,000 children in the United States suffer from some form of... Continue Reading →
Happy Anniversary To My Health.... I was always pretty healthy ....until I wasn't. I gained weight , injured my knee gained more weight was diagnosed with one thing after another and it was really exhausting. First osteoarthritis and hypothyroidism at age 45 They torn meniscus age 51 Then thanks to the meniscus tear Osteonecrosis set... Continue Reading →
Once we accept the reality of the current moment (no matter how unpleasant it may be) for what it is, and not what we wish it were, we can turn our attention to ways to improve it. This I find true in any situation. Living with chronic pain can throw your life upside down. It’s... Continue Reading →
Knees not feeling great this time of year? Do you need a thermometer to let you know when the temperatures change outside? Or do your joints painfully serve as your weather forecast? Unfortunately, for many who suffer from osteoarthritis or other inflammatory conditions, cold weather can cause havoc on already vulnerable parts of your body.... Continue Reading →
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event. Encourage someone you know to use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. By quitting – even for 1 day –... Continue Reading →
