Chronic Illness
Our Doctor’s Perception
Cortisol turns us into FROGS – Fat, Ragged, Old, Grey-haired, and Stupid. But by controlling cortisol, we can turn back into the PEARLs – Poised, Experienced, Ageless, Radiant Ladies we truly are.
Chronic Illness
Yes, Virginia! I Believe in Hair Sensitivity Tests!
“Use your Head” as some experts say when referring to identifying food sensitivities, is condescending to those with multiple food sensitivities or Lipedema. In my experience, sensitivities are not “That simple”.
Chronic Illness
Can a Doctor Understand Your Pain?
In preparation for my disability exam, I started paying attention to where my pain was. I think being someone who is chronically ill, and with pain being a major factor, the pain signals going to our brain overwhelms our thought process. I’ve read a number of jokes and memes about Read more…
Chronic Illness
Welcome to My Blog!
I have two chronic diseases – Lipedema and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Lipedema (spelled Lipoedema in Europe and Australia) is thought to effect over 11% of all women world-wide! And I bet you’ve never heard of it, right? Lipedema is rarely diagnosed, so the awareness of this disease needs to be Read more…