I take a short walk daily in my yard. Photographing nature's beautiful blessings has helped me to stay mindful, present and grateful. This hobby has been a successful strategy — physically and emotionally — in my journey with Crohn's disease.
Taking a walk every day has become an important part of my healthcare regimen. It is therapeutic and restorative. But – there are days when this is a difficult task. On days when I have my Humira injections. Or, if I am having a difficult bathroom day, sometimes it is not feasible to go out … Continue reading Bring Nature to You
Today, I went for a drive to pick-up medicine (and, caffeine - lol). I was hoping to discover a trail to walk on my way back home from the store. So, I packed my camera and dressed warm. I stumbled upon this gem - MacKay Wild Life Preserve - in Caledonia, NY. The entrance to … Continue reading A Spontaneous Walk Through MacKay Wild Life Preserve (Caledonia, NY)
Last week was spring break for my boys. They were home on vacation for ten days. In the middle of the week, a few of my other mom friends and I took turns having them and their friends at our houses. Thursday, I had my two boys and four of their friends. They were all … Continue reading At a Snails Pace
I have an amazing tip for the pew (eww!) of poo. When you have great advice, it HAS to be shared. Even if it is uncomfortable to do so, the improvement that it could provide to someone is more important than the unease of discussing it. The definition of predicament is – a difficult, unpleasant … Continue reading The Poo Pew Predicament
This past Friday, I was crazy hectic, and silly stressed (as we all can be). It was the last day of school for my boys, before the holiday week. I had spent the day before packing my oldest son’s clothes and essentials for a basketball tournament in Boston. And, I needed to run some errands … Continue reading A Short Friday Walk at Mendon Ponds Park
Throughout my journey with Crohn’s disease, there have been many times when I have had to change from a typical diet, to another type of diet to manage my disease. A liquid diet is the most restrictive. This is a diet that I have been asked to adhere to after a surgery or procedure. (Not … Continue reading Find All The Great Taste, Without The Fiber
A synonym for the word “present” is a “gift.’” Being present, as often as I can be, is also a gift. [Do you see what I did there - lol.] Seriously, it REALLY is one of life’s best gifts. When I can live for five minutes, an hour, or for a full event completely in … Continue reading Present
Recently, I stumbled upon this book See Your Way to Mindfulness: Ideas and Inspiration to Open Your I, by David Schiller. I have been purchasing it at Barnes and Noble and it costs approximately $8.00 for a hard cover copy (ISBN# 0761187448). It has become one of my new favorite gifts to give to people … Continue reading An Inspiring Book Selection
When someone asks me for advice on how I manage my Crohn’s disease, of course a lot of my suggestions are related to the physical body. The first recommendations I typically provide are related to sustenance – such as various Crohn’s friendly dietary options. And, a list of foods that I avoid because they are … Continue reading Body and Mind(fulness)
Nausea is one of the side effects that I have experienced frequently, due to Crohn’s disease. And, nausea also appears to be compounded by some of the medications that I take to treat my disease. To ease my stomach upset, I have found that ginger helps me tremendously. These are some ginger strategies that have … Continue reading Thank You, Ginger
