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The Flirt, a Painting and a Poem
A Poem inspired by my painting entitled The Flirt
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Pink Passion Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
The perfect smoothie, if you're fasting, meal replacement, or just because. It boasts a host of benefits from anti-inflammatory to digestive health.
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Day 7 of 30 Days of Create With Gina: How Do You Anchor Yourself?
Many people tend to think of anchors as things that weigh us down, but I would like for you to consider them, for today's purpose as things which help us in staying grounded and connected, those things which help us to deal better with uncertainty.
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Day 6 of 30 Days of Create With Gina: Design a Prayer Flag
Peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom are just some of the "prayers" said to be carried through Prayer Flags.
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Day 5 of 30 Days of Create With Gina: Design Affirmation Cards
Affirmations are like exercises for our mind and outlook. Here's a simple activity to create your own affirmation cards.
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Day 4 of 30 Days of Create With Gina: What Brings Your Heart Joy?
What brings your heart joy?
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Day 3 of 30 Days of Create With Gina: Create a Piece of Art With Your Favorite Quote
I find so much healing in all things art and creativity. Finding creativity in everyday life is one of the best medicines you can take.
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Day 2 of 30 Days of Create With Gina: Recycle. Receive!
We need to be fertilized in order to bloom. What are you releasing? What are you calling in? What gets you to flower?
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Day 1 of 30 Days of Create with Gina
I love doodling to relieve stress. Don't you?
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A Meditation Download: The Grand Scheme of Things
As I meditated one morning, the following thoughts came to me, and I had to write them down.
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Kissed by the Sunset
The poem, Kissed by the Sunset was inspired by a painting that I created recently, also by the same name.
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Behind Our Eyes
It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. What do yours say? What lies behind your eyes?
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What is Creativity? Plus: How I Trained Myself to Be More Creative
Does creativity come easily for you? Here's a clue! It will never feel like the right time. Do not wait for someone to give you permission to begin. Nobody is going to tap you, nominate you, appoint you, or choose you and say, “Now, it’s time to start.” Create!
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How to Make the Best Banana Bread Ever!
If you're looking for the best banana bread recipe out there, look no further!
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Lessons From the Rose of Jericho or Resurrection Plant
A desert plant that curls into a ball and “hibernates” during dry weather can teach us many life lessons.
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Halloween Makeup Effects With Temporary Tattoos
I have lots of ideas about how to use temporary tattoos to create fabulous Halloween costume effects (a glam zombie, a cracked porcelain doll, a Día de Los Muertos sugar skull, a tribal queen, and more). I will share them with you here.
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How to Make Jamaican Fish Tea (Fish Soup)
It may be called tea, but it's actually a soup! I always loved this soup when I was growing up in the Caribbean, and today it is still one of my favorites. My kids love it, too.
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7 Ways to Heal and Balance Your Chakras
If you feel like you never have enough energy, making an effort to tone out distractions and tune into your body may be the first step to feeling better. Balancing your Chakras is an excellent way to find balance within your body and mind.
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I've Never Felt More Badass Than When I Shaved My Head: Here's What I Learned
In September 2017, I did something bold, daring, scary, BRAVE. I did something most women would never consider doing in their lifetime, given the choice. This is what I've learned so far.
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How to Make a Snowman's Hat Centerpiece Using a Recycled Can and Plate
If you love to make homemade Christmas decorations, you will adore this unique Snowman's Hat. It’s a cute, easy, and fun Christmas craft.
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How to Plant Leaf of Life: Propagation From Just One Leaf
Leaf of life is widely used as an herbal remedy for many ailments, especially bronchial conditions, and it is very easy to propagate.
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How to Make and Use Moringa Powder
It is difficult to find another food richer than Moringa Olifeira. I truly believe that everyone should have one of these trees in they yard.
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How to Plant Two-Year-Old Asparagus Crowns in Containers
Though they require a little patience and care, it’s by no means impossible to grow asparagus in containers. In this guide, I will show you how.
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How to Plant Asparagus Beans: From Seed to Harvest
Asparagus beans are heirlooms, very vigorous climbing vines that are easy to grow. I grew these for the first time this year. Here are my results.
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Moringa Vegetable Lentil Soup Recipe
This moringa lentil soup was the delicious result of experimenting in the kitchen. I will definitely be making this again.
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Guide to Growing Sweet Potatoes in a Container
If you don't have room for a full garden but want to grow sweet potatoes, you might consider growing your sweet potatoes in containers.
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How To Plant and Harvest Cassava
Cassava is a drought surviving crop which is easy to grow and very simple to harvest. It is also a staple food in many parts for western and central Africa and is found throughout the humid tropics.
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How to Plant a Quick and Easy Garden in Bags of Soil Without Digging
Growing vegetables in bags of potting soil is probably the easiest way to garden.
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10 Great Gift Ideas For The Chronically-Ill Mom
Being a mother must be the hardest job in the world. Being a chronically-ill mom takes motherhood to an even more challenging level.
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An Acrostic Poem for My Children and Grand-Daughter
There are a few more days left in National Poetry Month, so I decided to try to write an Acrostic Poem. Here are a few dedicated to my kids and grandchild. Have you written an acrostic poem?
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Coping With Chronic Illness: My 101 Days of Creativity
Throughout my journey, I discovered the incredible resilience required of the creative mind in overcoming serious adversity. The journey fosters growth and helps me find new meaning.
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Summer: A Haiku
Just a short haiku about the observations of Summer.
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Hearts Live: A Haiku Dedication to my Dear Friends, Joyce and Ronnie
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Leaf of Life: Where It Grows and How to Use It
What is the "leaf of life"? The leaf of life, also known as the Goethe plant, is an alternative remedy that can benefit respiratory conditions.
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In The Dance Of The Air The Trees Echo.
The forest breathes. It speaks. It listens. It answers. And it echoes....
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10 Tips for Living Well With Chronic Illness
This article discusses how chronic illness can change one's life and provides 10 useful tips for living well with chronic illness.
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April is National Poetry Month: Haiku-A-Day Challenge
I have undertaken a challenge for April, National Poetry Month, where I will write a Haiku poem each day. Will you join me?
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How to Grow Irish Potatoes in a Container
Potatoes are easy to grow, and you don't need a lot of space. All you need is a container, some seed potatoes, and some soil. Learn how to plant Irish potatoes.
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Longer Lashes Without Falsies: My Experience With Physicians Formula Lash Extension Kit
When I started to lose my eyelashes due to illness, I found that regular mascara did not give me the effect I wanted anymore. Then I discovered a two-step mascara by Physicians Formula, and it changed everything.
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How I Use the Creative Arts to Deal With Lupus and Chronic Illness
The Arts have been my therapy for as long as I can remember.
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The Implantable Medtronic Cardiac Loop Recorder: A Personal Experience
Almost a year ago, I had an implantable cardiac loop recorder placed in my chest to monitor my arrhythmia. This is a short tale of that experience.
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Lupus Warrior's Ode To The Therapeutic Rain
I love the rain, but I hate the way my body reacts to it now. If you have an inflammatory illness like lupus, you understand what I am talking about.
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Great Gift Ideas For Your Friends And Loved Ones With Chronic Illnesses
If you currently have a friend or a loved one going through some significant health challenges and you are trying to come up with gift ideas, I have tried to put together a great list here.
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How to Play Mancala, the Ancient "Count and Capture" Game
Mancala is actually considered to be the world’s oldest game. The word Mancala comes from the Arabic word naqala, which means “to move.”
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How to Start and Grow Your Own Sweet Potato Slips
Sweet potatoes don’t actually grow from seed but rather a slip or sprout that forms off of old sweet potatoes. There are a few ways of growing the slips.
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How To Make Baked Spiced Turmeric Potatoes, plus the Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is one of the most talked about super-foods. It's the buzz word in the health world. I love using it in my recipes, including this baked spiced turmeric potatoes recipe.
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How To Use The Revolutionary Textile Hardener, Paverpol, To Preserve Baby Clothes and Shoes
Every so often a product is introduced that changes the way things are done. Paverpol is one such product.
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How to Create a Sculpture Using Paverpol (Instructions & FAQs)
Have you always wanted to create sculptures? Try Paverpol, an environmentally-friendly material used to harden fabric in a process similar to paper mache. Learn how to create an indoor or outdoor sculpture with this simple tutorial including step-by-step photos and videos.
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How to Organize an Art Show and Sale
If you've ever wanted to put together an art exhibit but weren't sure how to begin, here are a few tips based on my own personal experience.
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Wake Up and Meet Your Life!
What really matters in life?
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3 Totally Insane Gifts for the Person Who Has Everything
Searching for the perfect holiday gift, but stumped on what to buy that person in your life who is impossible to shop for? The person who has everything? Look no further.
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20 Things to Let Go of Before the New Year
December is an important month because it sets the stage for the new year. Use this time to reflect on your goals and focus forward with clarity.
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10 Great Gift Ideas for People With Inflammatory Illnesses Like Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis
Most of us don't think twice about things like getting out of bed, sitting in a car, or eating a meal. These very same activities can be extremely challenging for people with inflammatory illnesses. Check out these gift ideas for items that can help.
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Christmas Ornaments: A Trip Down Memory Lane
The ornaments that we place on our trees represent so much...from a baby's first Christmas to a memory of a vacation or of a grandmother's story.
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13 Caribbean Christmas Songs That You Will Love
Christmas in the Caribbean is very different, from the sandy yards to Santa's arrival and even the music.
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How to Grow Ginger, Plus Its Amazing Health Benefits
Ginger is an herb/spice that I always have on hand. I eat the crystallized ginger and use the powder for teas and cooking. Find out how to grow your own.
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Non-Traditional Christmas Songs You Should Know
So many of us are used to the traditional Christmas carols and forget that there are many other beautiful Christmas songs that have been written. I've highlighted some of my favorites here.
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Field Trip Fun at Publix
Grocery shopping is such a mundane activity that I didn't consider spending extra time there on a field trip. However, our trip to Publix proved me wrong!
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The Kiss Of Sunrise
I've always had a fascination with the sunrise. I think it's the appeal of a new day filled with new opportunities, a new canvas for us to create a brand new masterpiece.
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Facing the Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
Those of us who were touched by the storm this past week have all been surrounded by some messes in its aftermath.
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Lessons I Learned During My First Year of Homeschooling
I can’t believe it’s been a year since I wrote my first article about home-schooling. My youngest son is now in the 5th grade, and I am still on the home-schooling train. Here are lessons learned.
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How to make Poor Man's Stew
Not only is Poor Man's Stew easy to make, it costs very little to make, and really is delicious.
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How to grow a Moringa tree: a Home-School Science Experiment, plus a recipe for Curried Moringa Pods
Science projects can be an exciting, especially when it comes to the hands -on nature that can be experienced. Instead of growing Lima beans, we grew Moringa seeds.
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Winter Wellness Tea for Preventing Illness and Providing Relief During Cold and Flu Season
This blend of herbs helps to combat symptoms such as congestion, aches, and sore throat, providing comfort and restoration, but they also help to prevent the common cold or flu.
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The Pain-Relieving, Inflammation-Reducing Power of Trauma Oil
If you have a natural first aid kit, you’ll want to include this trauma oil amongst your primary items.
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Poem: Trapped in the Clutches of a Memory
How many of us are “trapped in the clutches of a memory?”
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13 Easy DIY Halloween Wreaths You Will Be Dying to Make
The spookiest time of the year is almost here! This article will show you how to make 13 spooky wreaths for the Halloween season.
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Poem: 5 Minutes of Tea Time
As I sat drinking my tea this morning, I decided to write down (almost) everything that I saw happening. It's amazing what we see when we take time to notice.
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Why I became a VIDA Voice Fashion Designer and Collaborator
One of my dreams was to have my art become "wearable art." I had always admired artists like Antthony Mark Hankins who had their own wearable art. I was so excited when I got the opportunity.
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Cerasee: All About This Little-Known Medicinal Weed
Cerasee is probably one of the most bitter medicines, feared by most people from the Caribbean (and anyone else who tries it) because of its taste. It holds numerous medicinal benefits.
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Nevelson-Inspired Shoes With An Attitude
Students will look closely at the work of Louise Nevelson, and then will create their own assemblages using recycled materials that they have collected.
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Island Vibes
This poem is just a fun expression of a recent Caribbean festival experience.
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Life Song. A Loving Dedication to Manatita
This poem is basically about breaking free, and becoming the best you possible.
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Plaster, Paper, Clay, Print: A 4-Part Art Lesson
As an Art teacher, I am always looking for ways to teach multiple concepts using one assignment. This optimizes materials as well as time. This assignment is perfect for that.
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6 Ayurvedic Spices for a Happy Gut
In Ayurveda there are six digestive spices that have been used for thousands of years with incredible success. They are fennel, coriander, cumin, cardamom, turmeric and ginger.
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Teaching Japanese Maki-e Art to Middle School Students
Teach middle school students how to make art in the style of the ancient Japanese practice of maki-e lacquerware.
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Blessed by the Presence of Angels
There are a lot of articles about people seeing angels. I decided to write a short piece of prose about my own experience. Have you had experiences with angels? Have you seen angels?
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What's the Fascination with these Little Round Balls of Oyster Secretion?
I'm not sure when my fascination with pearls began, but I heard about them at a very young age from my Grandmother. As I got older, the fascination got stronger. Now I have my own small collection.
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I Hid In Silence.
An essay on domestic violence. You think you've won, and you stand behind the hope that I'm broken on the ground, but you don't know the plans in place nor do you know the strength that I have found.
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Fragment Of A Lifetime
Each day is a small fragment of a lifetime. We can never return to the past, except in our memories. We don’t know what the future holds. The only time we can spend is today. We've only this moment.
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Sculpting Picasso
Most of us are familiar with the paintings and drawings of Pablo Picasso, but do you know he was also a great sculptor?
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An Imprint Of Him
"It's not like love at first sight, really. It's more like… gravity moves… suddenly. It's not the earth holding you here anymore.
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You Should Be Drinking Bone Broth Every Day! Here's Why!
Bone broth was a way our ancestors made use of every part of an animal. Bones, marrow, skin, feet, tendons and ligaments can be boiled and then simmered over a few days to make a healing compound.
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Ayurvedic curried garbanzo beans for digestive health and more
Getting to know Ayurveda and following it’s wisdom-rich principles has been one of the best things that I have done for my health and well-being. Now I listen to my body and give it what it needs.
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The Angels Cry
Emotional manipulation is not acceptable, and the longer you allow it to continue, the more power and confidence the manipulator gains in this one-sided relationship.
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Love, Oh, My Love!
My heart did travel beyond the infinite boundaries of time. Searching, perusing for a love, defying reason for the ages to define. I found that in you.
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Slip Away Into You
Do you find it hard to reveal your feeling for someone? Why is that?
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Complete Unity: The Fascination With the Circle
Circles are all around us every day. We don't often pay attention to them, yet we have an unending fascination with them. Why is that? Let's explore that thought.
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Let Me Be Your Refuge!
Have you ever held onto keepsakes from previous relationships, or from love interests?
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Take a Walk Through a Graveyard. It'll Be Good for Your Health and Your Soul.
As a young girl, I was always intrigued by graveyards, by the dates that I saw on the tombstones, the art on the tombstones, and just the "stories" behind the bodies that lay there. Still intrigued!
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Best Essential Oils For Detoxing The Body
Some popular methods designed for detoxification can be uncomfortable and extremely stressful on the body which is why detoxing with Essential Oils and Aromatherapy is healthier and safer.
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What you ought to know about Minimalism, and why it can help you with your chronic illness, and overall health.
Do you ever feel that stuff gets in the way of your being able to get things done? Do you have a chronic illness in addition? Here's how Minimalism can help.
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15 Things I Do to Make My Life Easy and Peaceful
Life is meant to be enjoyed, but you have to intentionally design your life in order to experience that. Here are some things that I do to help make my life easier and more enjoyable.
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Lupus Diagnosis
I remember when I was first diagnosed with lupus. Getting the diagnosis took several years and many different diagnoses. I hope this list will help you in your lupus journey.
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How to Treat Shortness of Breath Using Essential Oils
Over time I have found ways to deal with dyspnea using natural remedies rather than having to immediately turn to an inhaler. These also help me with fatigue. These natural remedies include essential oils.
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My Personal Tips To Manage Shortness Of Breath Caused By COPD
I was diagnosed with emphysema about 10 years ago. As time went on I have had to learn how to manage COPD symptoms resulting from emphysema, as well as a host of other chronic illnesses..
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Managing COPD in the Summer
The summer months can spell trouble for those with respiratory ailments, such as COPD. As outdoor temperatures rise, so does the risk of landing in the hospital.
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40 Simple Ways to Enjoy Life to the Fullest
Some people may think that they can only enjoy life when they already have a lot of money or a successful career. But that’s not true. You can enjoy your life where you are with what you already have.
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My Favorite Essential Oils For Fatigue
Just about everyone experiences fatigue and exhaustion at some point in their life, but people living with chronic pain or chronic fatigue experience them everyday. Essential oils can help.
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Detox your home naturally
We carefully watch what we put into our mouths, but think so little of what we put into our homes! Here are some surprising ways to detox your home.
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My Ayurvedic Secrets To Healing Chronic Inflammation
Ayurveda’s insightful perspective on inflammation and chronic pain—combined with natural remedies—can help you soothe the symptoms of fibromyalgia, lupus, neuropath, arthritis, and so much more.
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Finding The Courage To Be Brave When I Feel Weak!
Think dealing with chronic illness is easy? No one who has any form of rare, undiagnosed or chronic illness does. Being sick requires a new normal AND a new level of courage.
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Reduce Inflammation, Increase Blood Flow, Calm Nerves, and Decrease Pain With This Muscle Relaxing Masssage Oil
Whether it’s mild or chronic pain, essential oils can provide pain and tension relie while reducing inflammation in a range of ailments, like arthritis, swelling, muscle, joint, back or nerve pain.
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I'm a Christian with Chronic Illnesses AND Depression. What does the Bible have to say about that?
When chronic illness enters your life you may encounter some of those big questions: "Why would God cause me to suffer like this?" More importantly, you may be wondering, "Where do I go from here?"
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Why I Didn't "Grin and Bear It" When I Started to Lose My Teeth Due to Lupus!
Systemic diseases such as lupus may include some sort of oral involvement. Good regular dental care with a trusted dentist can help discover and alleviate any problems that might arise.
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Pain Gets a Bad Rap!
"Everyone is down on pain, because they forget one important thing about it: Pain is for the living. Only the dead don't feel it."
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Color Me Calm
Coloring books are no longer solely the domain of children. Adults are now immersing themselves in this fun, creative and therapeutic past-time.
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20 Songs About Living Life to the Fullest
Are you still trying to figure out how to live life to the fullest? If so, you’re far from alone. The sad thing is that most people go through life never really experiencing what life has to offer.
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Abhyanga: Powerful Recharger and Rejuvenator of Mind and Body
By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts, and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age. — Charaka Samhita: Sutrasthana: V: 88-89
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Envy and Chronic Illness
I'm sure none of us enjoy feeling envious, but I am almost sure there are times we find ourselves wishing we had what others do.
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My Favorite Inspirational Movie Speeches to Get Me Through the Year
When inspiration does not come, I go for a walk, go to the movies, talk to a friend, let go… The muse is bound to return again, especially if I turn my back! ~Judy Collins
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Letter To My Daughter As Her Birthday Approaches
Your birthday approaches. You are becoming a beautiful 19 year old young lady. I just wanted to tell you some things in case I forget to tell you these things later on, when I’m tired, or too old that I can’t even remember. Over the last few...
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My Homemade Tooth Powder Recipe and Why You Should Make Your Own
Have you read the label on your toothpaste recently? The list of ingredients in commercial toothpastes is a little frightening, to say the least.
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I Thought About You Today!
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but love leaves a memory no one can steal. From an Irish headstone”
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My Experience Homeschooling While Dealing With a Chronic Illness
Homeschooling while dealing with your own pain and suffering, whether temporary or long-term, can be a difficult thing to do. Trust me, I know. However, know that it is not impossible.
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Navigating Motherhood And Chronic Illness
My role as a parent has changed since I’ve become ill in many ways. Some good, some bad, but the fact is, chronically ill parents have a lot to face up to.
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Sam's House at Pine Island: Environmentally Endangered Lands
Amazing hidden gem in Merritt Island, Fl. Learn about native people, foods they grew, caught, how they survived, nature trails, interactive displays , ancient Indian village with burial mound.
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The Beauty And Wonder Of My Caribbean Watery and Sandy Playground
The waters of the Cayman Islands can be very therapeutic. I have not been home in a few months, but the waters are calling my name.
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Thriving with Chronic Illness and Depression
When we allow our joy to be extinguished, we forfeit our purpose. We miss the vibrant beauty of life and we neglect the joy of this very moment. We stray from our compass and lose our way.
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What I Learned From a Walk in the Dark!
The fear of the dark is a common fear or phobia among children and, to a varying degree, of adults. Fear of the dark is usually not fear of darkness itself, but fear of possible or imagined dangers.
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21 Life Lessons From Joe Versus the Volcano
"If you don't hurry up and let life know what you want, life will damned soon show you what you'll get." Robertson Davies, Fifth Business
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What will you do with the time you have left on this earth?
All of us are slaves to time. We wear wristwatches with quarter-hour beepers to keep us on schedule. We have digital clocks in our car and alarm clocks on our nightstands.
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Tapestry of my Life
We all have a story to tell, whether it's one of sacrifice, struggles, or heroism. All of our adventures make up the story of the life we live.
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4 Days of Homelessness
There are first times for everything. The first time you drove a car, the first job, the first kiss, the first love of your life, but no one expects there to be the first night homeless.
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Lessons From A Rose Bush
“Too many souls shall pass idly through life without blooming into their fullest and most vibrant of colors.” Life lessons can be found in the simplest of places. Check out these lessons from roses.
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My Experience With Tinnitus: Constant Ringing in the Ears
I live with a sound that I cannot turn off. Four years ago I noticed that the night was extremely busy with the sound of crickets. Turns out they weren't crickets, just horrendous ringing in my ears.
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The Art Of Death
The next time you think on viewing some artwork, rather than a trip to the museum, visit a local cemetery. You'll most likely find it just as pleasant, illuminating and peaceful.
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30 Reasons Why I Love the Cayman Islands
Do you really need an excuse to go to the Cayman Islands? If you do, here are 30 reasons why I love it, and why you will, also.
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Lessons From a Tree
"If you want to know strength and patience, get into the company of trees." Paraphrased from a quote by Hal Borland
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Hon-Immune (Tm): An Immunity Blend That Everyone Should Have in Their Medicine Cabinet
Show your body some love this winter with this powerful blend of honey, elderberries and a few spices. It is a powerful immunity blend, delicious and so easy to make.
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What of my limbs?
Have you felt like this before? Chances are, if you have lupus, you have contemplated your former life, and what life after lupus will be like.
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To Pull Or Not To Pull: That Is The Question
I've mentioned oil-pulling many times in my writing, but I am dedicating this article to the topic. In it I will tell you what it is, why I started oil-pulling, and why you should too.
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Before I Kick The Bucket (16-30)
When we have passions or dreams or visions, we try our hardest to make those passions and dreams come true. One of the ways that I make this happen is by having a bucket list.
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Before I Kick The Bucket (1-15)
If you've never seen the movie, Bucket List, starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, then you must put it on your list. My "WHY" for creating a bucket list came about from a near death experience.
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Facing The Lupus Giant: My Aromatherapy Journey To Healing
Today I will share with you my journey with essential oils, and becoming an Aromatherapy Consultant, sharing with others what has helped me in my journey with lupus, and sharing a wellness lifestyle.
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Facing The Lupus Giant: My Herbal Journey To Healing
When I was diagnosed with lupus, and after a collapse on the verge of a cardiac arrest, I went on to explore the health benefits of herbs as a way to heal my body.
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Facing The Lupus Giant: My Lupus Diagnosis
There are several narratives that describe my life, but never thought that chronic illness would be one of the stories that would play out in mine.
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Living The Inspired Life
5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that? You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self. Live out your purpose!
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The First Day of the Rest Of Your Life
So many people fail to realize that a new beginning starts every second one is breathing. When one becomes aware of this life can take on a whole new meaning, full of vigor and vibrancy.
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Memories of a Mission Trip, and Why Everyone Should Go On One
It's been 28 years since I went on the Mission Trip to Taiwan with the Council for World Missions, but it is an experience which lingers with me to this day for so many reasons.
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Hattiesburg Zoo: A Hidden Gem in the Hub
I remember visiting Hattiesburg Zoo over 20 years ago as a college student at the University of Southern Mississippi. It was great being able to visit with two of my children and to see the growth.
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10 Ways Martial Arts Helps Me With Lupus
I received my first degree black belt 10 years ago when everything started to go haywire. I was diagnosed with lupus many years later. After a few years of recovery, I am back in training.
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A Guide to Moringa: Miracle Superfood or Scam?
Moringa has many known health benefits. Is it possible this easy-to-cultivate tree is too good to be true? Read about my extensive experience with my own Moringa tree, also known as a Drumstick Tree, from leaf preparation for supplements to hair treatments.
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One Big Caribbean Party
Knowing the history of the Caribbean region goes a long way toward understanding its people, the unique cultural identity and the people's ability to throw an amazing party! Fun, Colorful, Energetic
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My Favorite Essential Oils For Stress Reduction
Why are so many people so stressed out on a regular basis? Many of them reach a breaking point or sink into deep depression.
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Unique sights, and precious memories, around Jamaica
My son gazes out the slightly foggy window, trying desperately to get the first glimpse of that beautiful country I have been telling him about for the last few weeks. I was raised in Jamaica for over 10 years, and so when I speak of my childhood,...