Life Hacks

Have you ever considered using a Castor Oil pack? In the past I actually had, but it sounded like Snake oil and one of those old wife’s tales that my Grandmother spoke about. But I did actually go ahead and purchase some castor oil in a plastic bottle, and a piece of flannel… and when I got it, I said WHAT? HOW does this work? Too clumsy, needed heat and was messy – so I never really tried it. And then enter the MODERN Queen of the Thrones Castor Oil Liver Pack! Let me tell you why I first tried it, and my results!

By lipedemadiva, 10 monthsJune 30, 2023 ago

Chronic Illness

Lymph-moving Exercise Ideas for the Mobility Impaired Patient

I originally published this article in September of 2020. I thought it would be worth revisiting for Lipedema Awareness month, and to share why this topic is so dear to my heart.

By lipedemadiva, 3 yearsJune 4, 2021 ago

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”.

By lipedemadiva, 3 yearsJanuary 5, 2021 ago

Lipedema

Massage Guns: Deep Tissue Therapy

When Debby Pellitier of Vibration Guide had the opportunity to hook up my FaceBook Lipedema & Food Sensitivities: Take Control of Your Lipedema group with Fitness Brands Testing for a 250 massage gun giveaway, I continued to be skeptical. “Just another gimmick and fad for Lipedema”, I thought, rolling my eyes. And just another thing to spend money on. As if this condition weren’t expensive enough! I WAS intrigued, however, that a fitness expert like Deb was supportive of the device. Since the gun was free in exchange for an honest opinion of the gun, I decided to try it.

By lipedemadiva, 4 yearsOctober 29, 2020 ago

Food Sensitivities

This Is Why I Recommend a Hair Sensitivity Test

I negotiated a special discount for the CheckMyBodyHealth Hair Sensitivity tests that I’ve used in the past – you can get $5 off your first order by using my link and the discount code “LippyLadies”!

By Cheryl Scoledge, 4 yearsAugust 22, 2020 ago

Products I LOVE!

Stuck Between Handwriting and the Digital Age?

Are there people who like to handwrite instead of using a computer or phone? Who find that perfect spot in a field or a forest or on a beach to settle in to curl up with their notebook?

The Rocketbook could be exactly what you’re looking for!

By Cheryl Scoledge, 4 yearsAugust 8, 2020 ago

Mix and Match Meals to Save Spoons

How 2 proteins become 8 dinners (and you cook only once!) Originally published at Chronically (Br)ill by Cheryl Scoledge I’ll be right upfront! I don’t mean saving the physical spoons in the kitchen so that there’s less to clean up! (Although that will undoubtedly happen as well!) But cook just Read more…

By Cheryl Scoledge, 4 yearsMay 28, 2020 ago