I watched Forks over Knives tonight and although not as sensational as What The Health, it was a very good and informed perspective on our health as driven by our dietary choices. I learned that sugary and processed food that’s high in fat is partly appealing because when we look at it our brains believe …
Tag: Relapsing Polychondritis
Why so serious….!?
I love the Batman movies, the ones with Christian Bale (how hot is he!?) and I particularly love The Dark Night with the most awesome Joker played by Heath Ledger. There are two things the Joker says that I think are great: 1. the bit about when you have a plan nobody panics (I apply …
Are you aware of your ears?
I found myself asking my husband this question because I am constantly aware of my ears and how they feel: is there pressure in them, are they tingling, are they hot, is there a hint of feeling where otherwise there should be nothing. I think I may be becoming a little paranoid about them because …
Dr. Dear,
I started my day by waking up 40 minutes after my alarm was supposed to go off; apparently in my exhaustion yesterday evening, I completely forgot to set it.... ooops! So, thanks to my husband, I ate sweet potato, bacon and veggie hash cooked in coconut oil - it's actually really good and surprisingly not …
But I love bread….
Before I was diagnosed with RP, my GP had suggested that because I was experiencing inflammation I should consider cutting inflammatory food from my diet. She then listed what she would recommend, in order of biggest impact: gluten, sugar, alcohol. Now, you don't know me, but I simply love bread, I love chocolate, and I …
Relapsing what?
Seriously!? I've got what? I had to ask the Doctor to spell Relapsing Polychondritis. It sounded serious because of all the syllables, but I had no idea what any of it meant, except the Poly bit, because I went to a good school 🙂 Just to set some context, here's a quick overview of what …
Changing My Outcome 