hopefullyraw asked: How are you feeling?

Not too bad, all things considered. Thanks for your response - it really helps to compare stories. I’m considering a guaifenesin protocol but I really feel like I should do 3 months of (mostly) raw food to prepare myself. I’m going to need to be as healthy as possible - you know it’s working because your symptoms get worse and may stay that way for several months. *Sigh* The things we do to try and get healthy! Sorry it took me so long to respond - it’s been one of those weeks. Thanks again - I really appreciate it.

Caesar Salad (the yummy raw vegan one)

http://www.rawguru.com/raw-food-recipes/casear-salad-by-callie-england.html.html

I don’t have miso or kelp powder but I am sure they would be yummy as well. :) I do add nutritional yeast to the dressing.  The “parmesan” is a topping I now keep in a jar and use on all my salads and pastas. 


I don’t have miso or kelp either, but I do love nutritional yeast. Thanks!

hopefullyraw:

yummy! raw vegan Caesar salad for lunch!  I think I am going to make that for baby hobbits birthday dinner Monday and not tell my mom that it’s raw vegan until after she’s eaten it!  :)

Do you have the recipe? Caesar salad used to be my all-time favorite, but I’m vegan, mostly raw and gluten free now. Thanks!

“The diet of the average American is deficient in 7 nutrients. Vegans, on the other hand, have been shown to have higher intakes of 16 out of the 19 nutrients studied, including calcium. So when a meateater asks you “Where do you get your B12?” you can counter with “Where do you get your vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, fiber, folate, iodine and magnesium? And while you’re at it, you can ask them how they keep their sodium, saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol intake under control.”
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see-you-in-my-sleep: For people who don’t understand Fibro.

see-you-in-my-sleep:

For people who don’t understand Fibro.

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chronicillnesscat: [Image: 6-piece blue colored background with a Siamese cat with blue eyes. Text reads: Top “But you don’t look sick” Bottom “And you don’t look like an idiot, what’s your point?”]

chronicillnesscat:

[Image: 6-piece blue colored background with a Siamese cat with blue eyes. Text reads: Top “But you don’t look sick” Bottom “And you don’t look like an idiot, what’s your point?”]

Curing the Incurable: ATTENTION EVERYONE

chronicillnesscat:

kwisten:

THIS IS IMPORTANT.


Please take a minute to SIGN THIS PETITION against MAXIM, who recently posted an article on their website titled “5 Diseases We Wouldn’t Mind Having”, where they highlight chronic conditions that are “cool” and/or “good to have.”


The articles…

Thought I’d share this with you all.

meganshealthy:

Yoga For Your Abs

Boat

1. Sit with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Grasp your legs under your thighs, slightly above your knees.

2. Lean back slightly. Lift your feet off the floor so that your shins are parallel to the floor. Press the sides of your feet together.

3. Extend your arms straight out in front of your at shoulder height, with palms facing up.

4. Straighten and raise your legs toward the ceiling until your body forms a V shape.

Rock roll push-up

1. Begin in plank.

2. Draw your right knee up, bringing your kneecap toward your nose.

3. Draw your right thigh up toward the midline of your body.

4. Point the toes of your right foot, and squeeze your raised right leg into your body.

5. Repeat on the opposite side.

Reverse Plank

1. Begin in seated staff.

2. Press down into your hands. Lift your legs and hips off the floor.

3. Bring the soles of your feet toward the floor so your ankles, hips, and shoulders make a straight, diagonal line.

4. Allow your head to drop back slightly so your chin points toward the ceiling.

Low Lunge 

1. From downward-facing dog, step your right foot forward between your hands, aligning your knee over your heel.

2. Lower your left knee towards, but not touching, the floor.

3. Raise your torso and lift your arms overhead, drawing your shoulder blades down your back.

4. Repeat on opposite side.

Cobra

1. Lie belly down, toes and forehead pressing gently into the floor.

2. Place your palms next to your body along the sides of your chest, with your elbows bent and your fingers pointing straight ahead.

3. Press down into your palms, curling your shoulders and chest off the floor.

chronicillnesscat: [Image: 6-piece blue colored background with a Siamese cat with blue eyes. Text reads: “‘You have bipolar disorder?’” Bottom line: “‘But you don’t look sick…’”] How I look isn’t relevant. How I feel is. 

chronicillnesscat:

[Image: 6-piece blue colored background with a Siamese cat with blue eyes. Text reads: “‘You have bipolar disorder?’” Bottom line: “‘But you don’t look sick…’”]

How I look isn’t relevant. How I feel is. 

chronicillnesscat: [Image: 6-piece blue colored background with a Siamese cat with blue eyes. Text reads: TOP: “Chronic depression and anxiety.” BOTTOM: “You should get out more, it’ll make you feel better” ]  Yeah, I’ll just overcome my crippling anxiety and agoraphobia right away - I can’t imagine why I didn’t think of that myself.

chronicillnesscat:

[Image: 6-piece blue colored background with a Siamese cat with blue eyes. Text reads: TOP: “Chronic depression and anxiety.” BOTTOM: “You should get out more, it’ll make you feel better” ] 

Yeah, I’ll just overcome my crippling anxiety and agoraphobia right away - I can’t imagine why I didn’t think of that myself.