Category: Health & Wellness
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A Chapter In The Storm
Where to even begin? Let’s start with the positive shall we? The Invisible Friends Chronicles: Letters To The Entertainer is slowly nearing completion. The letters are finished and edited. Nearly all of the images are done and edited. The ‘real people’ character intros are so close to being finished. All that remains is finishing the…
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Grief Is Complicated
Grief is complex and persistent, influencing the need for control, especially during significant anniversaries. Struggling with feelings of helplessness, the author reflects on their emotional response to loss and invites others to share their experiences.
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Three Things I’m Doing In 2026 To Better manage My Allergies
Looking at three changes I am making in 2026 to improve my health and better manage my allergies. The first change is adding an amino acid, NAC.
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Beyond Functional: Why I’m Not Stopping Now
The author shares a personal journey through severe allergies, exploring treatments, including Dupixent, after years of frustration. With lifestyle changes and medication, they now experience improvement and encourage others facing health struggles to persevere.
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The Post-Op Seige
The author shares a personal update following a dental surgery that involved removing a tooth root and infected tissue. Despite initial recovery, they experienced severe sinus issues, leading to feelings of overwhelm and anxiety reminiscent of past struggles.
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Navigating The Shift: Surgery, Stability, and the work in Progress
Personal updates on blogging, health, and family life. Published 125 blog posts and am working on a new YouTube channel. While managing chronic illness, continuing to declutter and digitizing paperwork. Mentions recent health adjustment including upcoming dental surgery.
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Allergy Aftermath: An 10 Step Recovery Protocol
The post shares personal insights on managing nasal allergy flare-ups, emphasizing immediate damage control after exposure. It suggests using activated charcoal, nasal sprays, and hydration, along with soothing remedies like petroleum jelly and whiskey for throat comfort. The content serves as an informative guide, not medical advice.
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The Diamond Dozen
The author celebrates reaching their 120th blog post, reflecting on their seven-year blogging journey. They share personal challenges, including health issues and the loss of loved ones, while highlighting significant milestones, such as the births of grandchildren. Despite hardships, the author expresses gratitude and excitement for future writing endeavors.
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A Life Transformed
The author reflects on discovering The Five Love Languages through a church sermon, which transformed their approach to parenting a moody child. By applying the love language of physical touch, the child’s behavior improved significantly. This experience ignited a deeper exploration of love and its expressions, leading to further readings on the topic.
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Top 10 Allergy Treatments That Have Actually Helped
Struggling to find an allergy routine that actually works? I’m sharing my personal list of 10 allergy treatments that I have personally found effective, including chlorpheniramine maleate, Pataday eye drops, Azelastine nasal spray, among other options.
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Head to Toe: Post Allergen Exposure Regime
The author shares personal strategies for managing allergy-related symptoms after exposure to allergens, highlighting a detailed cleansing routine. This includes rinsing the eyes, nasal passages, and mouth, followed by an allergen-cleansing shower to mitigate reactions and hasten recovery.
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All Things For Good
The author reflects on how God transforms seemingly negative situations into positive outcomes. After facing frustration over a discontinued lotion, they discovered that a new lotion alleviated a persistent winter issue. This experience highlighted God’s unseen workings for their good and gratitude for His guidance.