Physical Check-In

Some essential oils are more pure than others.

BirdDancer, you might do well with a diffuser or a similar method.

I use Dove unscented, too. I often use glycerin based soaps and/or Dr. Bonner's products.

Fern is more up on the essential oil facts. It has been awhile for me and things change.

Oh, yes! I am not thinking very well this morning.
Frankincense and myrrh.

I had taken some classes from a NP who was allowed to use essential oils with her clients at her local hospital in Pennsylvania. She also taught CEU courses to other nurses in the medical uses of essential oils.
I cannot recall much today. Head is very fuzzy.

I had used the Oshadi Oils under her instruction. They were the purest at the time. I am sure this has changed and other companies are very pure.; We also had used them because they had Highland Lavender, of which we used a lot. They also had some hard to find oils at reasonable prices, at that time.

Interesting resource for beginning:
Education -- Oshadhi Usa

I learned a lot from Dr. Axe. I also like a book my husband got for me. It breaks down all of the different types of each oil, their purposes and how to use them. Its called 'The Complete Guide to Essential Oils' by Gill Farrer-Halls.

I'm kind of a nut about staying away from meds for ailments or harsh chemicals for cleaning. It has been hard for me to accept taking antipsychotics, but there's no essential oil for that unless I missed something.

Oil of oregano is a lifesaver. Its a very strong anti viral and antibiotic. I also use a lot of tea tree oil for antibacterial purposes. They are cheap and easy to use.

I have read some on Oil of Oregano being used with people living with HIV/AIDS.
I put a drop or two of Tea Tree Oil on my toothbrush along with natural toothpaste. Sorry, My head is so spaced out today. Keep forgetting what I had wanted to share.
Sorry to bring this OT.

Ive lost about 5 pounds recently, but realized that Im down 30 since my highest! I cant believe it. I still want to lose 50 more but I'll take 30!

congratulations!

That's awesome Moose! Have you changed anything specific?

Congrat, Moose! A 5 lb loss is great! Remember that that is equal to a 5 lb bag of flour. There used to be 5 lb bags of sugar, but now many of those bags are 4 lbs. You know how the food industry works.

I finally got to sleep around 2:45 am last night (I had forgotten my evening meds until I remembered quite late). An Ativan helped as a "booster". I actually slept until around 10 am, which is not usual for me. Generally I get up around 6:45 am. In any case, I woke up feeling fine with no medication "hangover". I do still have sinus congestion.

HI! Another challenging day physically. Out of sorts overall. Likely due to med taper. Also very congested ; hopefully allergies instead of a cold. Nasty colds going around. I am likely going to rest for awhile; I am just too wiped out on all levels and too foggy cognitively. Not even sure I should be posting this here.
I hope everyone has an enlightening day!

lots of fibro pain

still not recovered from my shower on friday

Another one of those days. I intend to improve asap.
Love to All!

I cheat sometimes but I am cutting out refined sugar and bad carbs. I eat granola and fruit every day. I try to get in long walks when I can.

I’ve just had enough ! All this pollen and my asthma crap has me on my last nerve.

I see my Doctor Tuesday.

I hear you! I am having the same issue.
Only you...you have been quite ill with asthma lately. It's very important that you do see your doctor. Glad you will see her/him very soon.

Im laying in bed, I was too hot before but now there is a fan blowing directly on me and it feels really nice

Down with the flu. Day 5. I’ve had to resort to using my puffer just to breathe.

Oh no I’m so sorry you caught that nasty mess..push fluids constantly. If your puffer isn’t working well enough please see a doctor, dont go over the recommended dose, people have died doing so.

Be safe and feel better

Thanks Christina. I’m throwing every med option I can into getting on top of it. I know there’s a chance that they may not be compatible with BP but breathing is my priority at this moment.

I have been on & off meds since i was 12/13, now at that age of course i had no problems other than them never working. 1.5yrs ago i decided to give yet another combo of meds a try.. I barely eat, walk a mile a day and do pilates 3-5 times a week.. Still i have gained 60 lbs😔 Im 5ft tall so 60lbs looks like 80+
So Niw my self esteem is at a dramatic record low due to the weight and the consequences tgat arose from it! My psychiatrist sees me every 3 months and keeps saying lets keep trying the meds. I say as politely as i can that they absolutely dont do a damn thing! Well other than make me gain weight of corse. I have finally decided to just give up on the damn pills for good and would rather deal without themnanyway i can ,thats healthy that is, Or if god willing im able i want ect. The risks dont bother me and cant hurt me anymore than trying med after med only to have them do nothing at all.
Im sorry i needed to vent i guess😶 Hope others out there have better luck than this...

Yes I’m still in a big flare Asthma wise over 3 weeks now.

I dread the thought of more steroids. But we have added an extra puff of Symbicort daily and no help.

But yeah a girls gotta breath !

My sleep has gradually decreased to 5 hours a night. Although I’m not tired during the day, I’d prefer 7-8.

Woke up this morning feeling sick to my stomach and light headed. Focusing on feeling better as I have NP and hair appointments later this morning.

I moved to taking Geodon every third night. Everything is mostly ok so far. I am dreaming constantly while I sleep though and the dreams are vivid. A few of them have been violent and disturbing. I'm going to take a short nap today because I'm feeling a little run down.

My kidney area has been aching for the past few days when I wake up in the morning. I am hoping I don't have an infection. I've been drinking tons of water as soon as I wake up and the pain goes away after a few hours. Hopefully I can flush out whatever the cause of this is.

I got 6 workouts in last week and I'm done with my workout for the day today. I have a busy week, but I plan to stay on track.

I hope everyone has a healthful week!

I hope your kidneys are perfectly healthy.

I hope you are feeling better already!