Prep for GAPS

I’ve known about the GAPS diet for several years and with several promptings and some learning, I am about to try it for myself.  I have several reasons but a big one is that while I’ve had great improvement from the HG eating plan I’m on along with my fibromyalgia treatment (which now I really [...]

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Green Bean Casserole Minus the Carbs!

I made this for the first time for Thanksgiving and we just LOVE it!  I made it again for Christmas.  Tonight I made it just because I need it around.   The official name & recipe: Green Bean Dish 1 1/2 pounds french-style green beans 8 slices bacon 1 cup sweet onion (OK to use [...]

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5th Guai-versary!

Monday, November 15th, was my 5th year anniversary of reversing my fibromyalgia with guaifenesin.  HERE is the website with info. I plan to write up a progress report every year.  And every year I’m too busy.  What does that say?  :) If you read very far back in my blog, you know I don’t let [...]

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Too Good to Pass By…

This quote from the co-author of the Fibro book — It’s hard work being sick and it’s hard work getting well.  We would rather be putting our energy toward getting well, not sicker. AMEN!! What Your Doctor May NOT Tell You About Fibromyalgia by Dr. Paul St. Amand & Claudia Marek Available from amazon, your local bookseller, [...]

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Sore Shoulder…

I’ve had an issue with my (mostly) right shoulder since the end of January.  It didn’t help that my massage therapist (MT) had ruptured a disc in her neck  and was out for a while. After about 2 1/2 weeks, it dawned on me… that I didn’t injure it, nothing makes it worse, not much [...]

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I’m thankful!

I don’t post much about my fibromyalgia because it just doesn’t hold me down much anymore.  :)  Let me tell you about yesterday. I had my usual day of some sewing mixed in with the rest of the day.  Up & down the basement steps a few times.  Made dinner.  Did some laundry.  Stuff. I left [...]

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Another great guai day

One on the guaifenesin support group was struggling today.   She is just a ‘toddler’ in the stages of reversal so I posted this to encourage her & others.   Thought I’d share with you as I know I don’t post much about my fibromyalgia.   Shirley, it is OK to vent! We’ve walked in [...]

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Guaifenesin Progress Report

Three years + 2 months My 3 year anniversary in November 2008 came when I was too busy to stop and write a report.   I was at my clearing dose on November 15, 2005 and this is how far I’ve come! I just commented the other day that this is the best January I’ve [...]

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Welcome!

I’m so glad you found me here in my new blog home.   Please leave a comment and let me know you found me here.  {What is super cool is that with Word Press, if you don’t have an avatar registered with them, your avatar for me will be a quilt block.  :-D  } I’m [...]

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Good Tidings!

Lots of good things… ** Cathy & Tom sold their house and move in 5 weeks to IA from NC! Congrats!!! ** K had a dinner with the SAIC President this afternoon!! And as part of the discussion when asked what they are doing to advertise SAIC… Miss K pulled out her magazine!! WooHoo!!! The [...]

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