Before and After: Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
In September, I was in bad shape. I was struggling to get out of my bed and do the dishes and cook for my children. I was in such deep, agonizing pain I wanted to have as few conversations with … Catch...
View Article2014 Goal Update 1: Michele
When sharing my vision that 2014 is the year to shut up, I focused on some health goals for the year. Here is what I’m accomplishing in Phase 1: 15 minutes of yoga every morning. Start walking....
View ArticleBack Pain Relief & Healing
When Mysti called me Thursday, January 2, and told me that I simply had to drink Iceberg lettuce juice for my severe back pain, I could not fathom what she was saying. Lettuce juice? Really? I trust...
View ArticleEhlers Danlos Syndrome and Doctors
There were countless times in my life as a child when I was told, “It’s just growing pains.” I would limp away and cry quietly in my room because my joints were on fire. After receiving my diagnosis of...
View ArticleRaising Children 80/20
I love food. In fact, I love food that tastes amazing even more! As a Mom, I happen to be raising two boys who have broad pallets and are a smidgen snobbish when it comes to the meals they eat, …...
View ArticleProgress and Progress – Recapping Reconditioning with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
On January 15, 2014 I completed a 30 minute workout session where I: Walked 1 mile! Jogged 2 miles!! Completed 100 Jumping Jacks! Worked in 20 lunges! Crunched my abs 20 times!! That workout session...
View Article2014 Goal Update 2: Michele
When I shared my first goal update, I had no idea I would increase my walking to the extent that I have! I’m very excited to share that I have been doing a lot of walking every single day. Thankfully,...
View ArticleCrunched for Time? Skip Fast Food with these Tips!
It has happened more than once in my life, I’m driving down road after a hectic day with appointments and errands and my children begin with the simple questions: What’s for dinner? Do you have a snack...
View ArticleThe Gluten Free Experiment
Gluten is found in wheat, rye, and barley. I can admit, I love the breads and pastas made from these grains so much so that I keep my own sourdough starter in the refrigerator. What is good for the...
View ArticleThe Mile Count – #EhlersDanlosSyndrome
One-tenth, two-tenths, three… I track miles on my treadmill. These numbers mean more to me than just the distance, at each turn, they are showing me just how far I’ve come from laying in my bed,...
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