You’re in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.
– Dr. Seuss
There need to be some changes made for me to lead a more healthful life. I’m learning about all the different choices I can make from the food I prepare, what products I put on my skin, how I clean my home, and alternatives to over-the-counter medications. The choices we make for ourselves have far-reaching effects. Our choice to be well affects our family, those closest to us, and even the planet we live on. If you take care of your body in the most healthful way possible, you also take care of the planet. Basically, I’m starting from scratch and it’s a wide-open field with a lot to navigate. Stop by and we can learn together.
You’re in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.
– Dr. Seuss
There need to be some changes made for me to lead a more healthful life. I’m learning about all the different choices I can make from the food I prepare, what products I put on my skin, how I clean my home, and alternatives to over-the-counter medications. The choices we make for ourselves have far-reaching effects. Our choice to be well affects our family, those closest to us, and even the planet we live on. If you take care of your body in the most healthful way possible, you also take care of the planet. Basically, I’m starting from scratch and it’s a wide-open field with a lot to navigate. Stop by and we can learn together.
Your kidneys: two simple kidney tests to check their health
I’ve just heard of another friend of a friend diagnosed with stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease, or CKD. CKD is extremely hard to detect, even if your paying attention, but there are two kidney tests that can help you determine their health. The thing about kidney disease...
Lyme Disease is on the rise and I’m Afraid
Lyme disease is a huge topic and it’s going to take several posts. This post covers a brief history of Lyme disease, Lyme disease basics, and steps you can take to limit your chances of contracting it. I don’t have Lyme disease, but I know people who do. Contracting...
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A Few Small Repairs
New home in suburbs. Check. Kid in good school. Check. Pilates business taking off. Check. Kidneys decide to go on strike. Check. …Wait a minute. That is NOT the plan! I am a doer. Maybe that’s because I’m a Midwesterner and I have a reputation to uphold. When I’m not...
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How To Organize All Those Meds
At the first informative meeting at the hospital where I was to undergo my transplant, the doctor asked what was the number one reason people lose their new kidney. The answer was, “Not taking your meds.” “Well duh,” I thought, “I’ll never forget to take MY meds.”...
did you know your kidneys are superheroes?
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Hi I’m Barbara! I’m a survivor of CKD, dialysis, and a kidney transplant. Currently loving life and discovering wellness.
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