Before you take one more bite or swing into that fast food place stop and consider how it affects your health. I have osteoarthritis (OA) and Osteonecrosis and what I eat definitely effects my levels of pain and inflammation. So I started to help myself by eating mostly plant based but I am a flexitarian.... Continue Reading →
The Path To Wellness Isn’t Easy
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 →
Mri’s Are So Loud
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 →
Bones
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 Is Today
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
Relax and Help Pain & Anxiety Through Various Techniques
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 →
Excuse Me Are You Drunk or High…
It saddens me to see men and women young and old become addicted to drugs and alcohol I have lost so many friends because of both. They went from smart individuals with great paying jobs to being homeless , liars and thieves and how terrible it usually ends in jail or worse death . With... Continue Reading →
Pain Chronic Pain
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 →
Knee Pain In The Winter
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 →
Vegetable Sushi
This recipe is very versatile as you can use any ingredients you like. Sushi is very good for you and is absolutely delicious as well as being easy and enjoyable to make! Ingredients For the rice: 2 cups short-grain Japanese rice, rinsed 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoons sugar For the rolls: 10 nori sheets... Continue Reading →
Bone & Joint Action Week October 12-20
Bone and Joint Action Week is held annually October 12-20 with activities focused on disorders including arthritis, back pain, Osteonecrosis,Osteoarthritis trauma, pediatric conditions, and osteoporosis. The themes and their related activities are designed to raise awareness worldwide about prevention, disease management and treatment. Statistics on Avascular Necrosis (AVN, Osteonecrosis, Aseptic Necrosis, Ischaemic Necrosis, Femoral Head... Continue Reading →
Basics To Use Food As Thy Medicine
The few basics you need to know to help pain management due to chronic inflammation with food . 1. Eat the rainbow: Consume 10-12 servings of vegetables each day , and make a couple of those servings fruit, if you like. 2. Cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower are best. 3.... Continue Reading →
I Started To Cut Out Added Sugar & Use This: Homemade Stevia Liquid
We have to cut out all the added sugar or try to cut back at least !! It is no secret that people today ingest far too much sugar. According to the NHS, adults should not be consuming more than 30g of added sugars per day. But we consume 3x that amount ! It's no... Continue Reading →
SPONK-SONK
Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee, also known as Ahlback's disease is the result of vascular arterial insufficiency to the medial femoral condyle of the knee resulting in necrosis and destruction of bone. It is often unilateral and can be associated with a meniscal tear. I was diagnosed in 2014 after I suffered a medial meniscus... Continue Reading →