healing process

  • Food Allergies, Inflammation and Lyme Symptoms

    I recently made an attempt to expand my diet. I was thrilled with the idea of eating more fruits that were previously on the list of foods that aren’t good for one’s blood sugar. The trick was to find some… Continue reading

  • Ebbs and Flows

    I’ve been thinking a lot about fluid today. It started with no night sweat last night (and not very much sleep either). Water retention. This morning, I had repeated loose stools. Water flowing out. Throughout the day, my body has… Continue reading

  • Constitutional Homeopathy

    Constitutional Homeopathy is a treatment that aims to correct deficiencies in the whole person, making them stronger and more capable of overcoming illness. Usually it involves understanding past and present symptoms, recurrent problems, emotional as well as physical issues, and… Continue reading

  • A Perfect Day

    Weekend Report I had a wonderful time this weekend. The retreats I go to are with a few (non-religious) groups that I’ve known for about a decade. This particular group is very affectionate with me. I got tons of hugs.… Continue reading

  • Packing

    I’m going on a retreat to a handicapped accessible site for a long weekend. These are the weekends that keep me afloat, making it possible for me to hang onto my dreams. Packing is never easy. I have to bring… Continue reading

  • Visiting my naturopath

    I saw my naturopath, Dr. Darin Ingels, on Saturday. He was astonished to see me walk in without a cane or limp. He was equally astonished that I drove myself there without my mother, who had accompanied me to every… Continue reading

  • Three Days

    It think I’ve had a migraine for the past three days. That’s why I haven’t been blogging. My headache was triggered by the sunlight which I couldn’t avoid while driving to and from Connecticut to be with a friend and… Continue reading

  • Private Yoga Lessons

    Every now and then, I show up for my regular yoga class and there are only one or two other students. Other times, it is crowded. Today, the only other student was my friend, who I was bringing to her… Continue reading

  • The Pregnancy Question

    After spending time with my nephew, I’ve been mulling over the question of whether I will ever have my own children. At some moments, I desperately want to. At other moments, I think I’d be okay if I never raised… Continue reading

  • U2 or Crying in Public

    Two nights ago, I went to the U2 concert at the Meadowlands Stadium. There was so much that was great about the experience. I enjoyed hanging out with one of my friends from high school. He was so chill about… Continue reading