Here’s my latest recipe for gluten-free lower histamine monster trail cookies.
Energetix Product Highlight: Pain Management
This post highlights the Energetix Products I use for pain management. The problem with NSAIDs Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can trigger severe mast cell activation because they block the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme. This blockage shifts chemical pathways to overproduce leukotrienes, which act as potent degranulation signals that force hyper-reactive mast cells to dump histamine and […]
Part Six of Solo Backpacking the NCT MI-UP
Here’s part six of my journey solo backpacking the North Country Trail in Upper Michigan. Part six solo backpacking the NCT MI-UP Day 19: Solo Backpacking the NCT MI-UP – M123/Bissel Creek to Blind Biscuit Creek – Daily mileage: 24.64, Running Total: 876.54 Sunday, I left home at 5 AM and drove to the Rivermouth […]
Spotlight on Nervous System Regulating Tool: 4-part box breath
This post spotlights the nervous system regulating tool: 4-part box breath. Bottom-up healing strategies Bottom-up healing strategies for nervous system dysregulation refer to approaches that begin with the body’s most basic physiological and sensory experiences—such as breath, posture, touch, and grounding—and work inward to calm and restore balance in the autonomic nervous system. These strategies […]
The Hidden Magic of Graphene Sun Hoodies
Here’s my latest sewing project for solo backpacking: graphene sun hoodies! Sewing graphene sun hoodies I found a new stretchy fabric at Discovery Fabrics called graphene, which is touted to offer an SPF of 50, as well as antimicrobial properties. I sewed up three different sun hoodies, and this fabric has blown me away because it […]
Part 5 of Solo Backpacking the NCT MI-UP
Here’s part five of my journey solo backpacking the North Country Trail in Upper Michigan. Part 5 solo backpacking the NCT MI-UP Day 16: Solo Backpacking the NCT MI-UP – Grand Marais Woodland Campground to Blind Sucker River – Daily mileage: 12.93, Running Total: 776.14 – So. Many. Blueberries. Monday, I drove to Muskallonge Lake […]
What I Keep in My Caregiver Go-Bag
If you are a caregiver, sometimes you need to dash out the door to support hour loved one. Sometimes you may sit in waiting rooms or doctor’s appointments to support them, and wish you had brought a snack or water — for you or them. This post delves into what I keep in my caregiver […]
Part 4 of Solo Backpacking MI UP
I had not added up my mileage since starting to solo backpack the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and as of the end of this section, I’ve covered 763 miles on the North Country Trail. This post describes Part 4 of solo backpacking in MI UP between Copper Peak and Lake of the Clouds. Part 4 […]
How I Use Homeopathy to Manage My Chronic Illness
I have a chronic illness called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and I experience many symptoms with it, including disordered sleep, pain, and inflammation. This post describes how I use homeopathy to manage my chronic illness. What is homeopathy? Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine that aims to trigger the body’s natural healing process using […]
Spotlight on Nervous System Regulating Tool: Singing and Chanting
This post spotlights the nervous system regulating tool: Singing and Chanting. Bottom-up healing strategies Bottom-up healing strategies for nervous system dysregulation refer to approaches that begin with the body’s most basic physiological and sensory experiences—such as breath, posture, touch, and grounding—and work inward to calm and restore balance in the autonomic nervous system. These strategies […]
