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Just ONE Reason I Took Control of My Own Health

January 28, 2016 By Sherri

Medication that AdvertisesJust one reason why I took control of my own health decades ago and saved my life when I was supposed to die.

I went to one of the top neurologists in the country a few years ago. Although he prescribes steroids and MS drugs, after talking with me, he admitted I would not be alive today, had I continued to take steroids and started the MS immune depressants. I have heard this many times from Naturopaths and MD’s, but never from a Neurologist, with whom prescribes these things every day.

Unfortunately, I have had a very deadly strain of Lyme Disease since I was 14. It has done a lot of damage to my brain, organs, nervous system, cells and tissues. Also, my immune system no longer sees it as a threat; so, though I have built up my immune system, it doesn’t know it needs to go after the Lyme.

Therefore, I haven’t been able to make progress or reverse my conditions like I have seen thousands do with natural medicines. Nonetheless, I will keep fighting and I have to try to be thankful I am alive!

Filed Under: Thoughts for the Day Tagged With: chronic illness and pain, diet, doctors, environment, health, invisible disabilities, just for fun, medications, natural medicine, nutrition, prescriptions

Sunshine is a Source of Life

November 6, 2014 By Sherri

Sunshine HealthI LOVE Colorado!! Just went outside for a visit with my girls (Pumpkin and Cookie), in my jammies and t-shirt! And it was only 40 degrees!

There is way too much hype about avoiding the sun. The truth is, sunshine is imperative for our brain and immune health!

Sunshine in the morning helps the metabolism and brain chemistry to kick into gear for the day. It can re-balance your sleep cycle when you stand in a window and look out into the lit up world for about 10 minutes. This tells your brain it is time to wake up, therefore making it easier to rise earlier and possibly fall asleep better, too!

Daylight is essential for your metabolic health, so step outside for a jog or walk first thing in the a.m. In fact, people who soak up the most sunlight early in the day have a lower body mass index (BMI) compared to those who are out in the sun later in the day. Northwestern University researchers speculate that early morning sunlight may help regulate your circadian rhythm, which controls countless functions in your body including how well you sleep, how much food you consume, and how much energy you burn—all essential components of a healthy metabolic rate (8 Surprising Ways You’re Slowing Your Metabolism, Prevention.com, November 2014).

Sunshine contains a powerful pack of healing rays and vitamins, including vitamin D.

A robust and growing body of research clearly shows that vitamin D is absolutely critical for good health and disease prevention. Vitamin D affects your DNA through vitamin D receptors (VDRs), which bind to specific locations of the human genome. Scientists have identified nearly 3,000 genes that are influenced by vitamin D levels, and vitamin D receptors have been found throughout the human body (How Much Sunshine Does it Take to Make Enough Vitamin D?, Mercola.com, October 2009).

Lack of sunshine can lower your levels of D vitamins, immunity, brain function and raises your risk for cancer. Vitamin D deficiencies are found in people with immune and inflammatory disorders, cancer, Autism, ADD and more. Sunshine is the best way to get vitamin D. If it is not possible, taking a high quality supplement of D3 is best way to absorb and assimilate this precious vitamin.

Using sunglasses blocks the rays from getting into the pineal gland and sunscreen not only has toxic chemicals, but blocks the production of D vitamins. In fact, there is a lot of data about sunscreen actually causing vitamin D deficiencies and many other secondary health issues.

Following the advise of health officials to slather on sunscreen may increase your melanoma risk instead of decreasing it, which is certainly not what you want. Indeed, you never want to let yourself burn. However, if you practice safe sunning, you will avail yourself of all of the sun’s health benefits with none of the risk (Sensible Sun Exposure Can Help Prevent Melanoma, Breast Cancer and Hundreds of Other Health Problems, Mercola.com, July 01, 2013).

But make sure you practice safe doses of sunshine! Don’t burn and never look directly into the sun! If I am going to be outside for a long period of time, I use a natural, chemical free, mineral based sun block to avoid getting burned. If you take medicine or have a condition in which you are supposed to avoid the sunshine, please talk to your doctor!

Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. Check with your doctor before changing any health regiment.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 

Sensible Sun Exposure Can Help Prevent Melanoma, Breast Cancer and Hundreds of Other Health Problems 

Does Sunshine Actually Decrease Dangerous Melanoma Skin Cancers?

Blue Light and Sunshine May be the Next Gen Weapons Against Antibiotic-Resistant Infections

How Much Sunshine Does it Take to Make Enough Vitamin D? Perhaps More Than You Think!

Sunshine: The Newest Natural Weapon Against Asthma

Lack of Sunshine Vitamin Linked to Cognitive Decline

Filed Under: Counting My Blessings, Living My Life Tagged With: cancer, chronic illness and pain, diet, Dr. Mercola, health, immune, infrared, metabolism, nutrition, sunscreen, sunshine, vitamin d

Magnesium Deficiency, Anyone?

May 22, 2013 By Sherri

Jigsaw Magnesium

People don’t realize often their fatigue, muscle pain and/or headaches are caused by or compounded by a magnesium deficiency. I love this brand. It is a great form of magnesium and it is time released so that the whole amount is not dumped into your body at once. Enjoy the $10 off!

Filed Under: Thoughts for the Day Tagged With: constipation, fatigue, health, magnesium, muscle cramps, nutrition

Mom Had Another Serious Health Crisis

April 26, 2013 By Sherri

Mom and Sherri on Her BirthdayMy mom had another serious health crisis last night. Please keep her in your prayers! Although I shouldn’t be driving and can barely stand up, I am driving her to the hospital for more tests today.

Even as a child, I told my mom I would take care of her when I grew up. In my twenties, before I got sick, I was looking at a townhouse to buy for her. I always imagined I would provide her a home and wonderful care. But I can’t even care for myself and need help too.

So, Wayne does a lot of shopping for her, I do things remotely with ordering and other things, give her rides when I shouldn’t, help her around the house when I can barely stand, etc. 1-2 times a week. I have been unable to do my own therapies, doctor appts, dishes, etc. but I wish I could do so much more!! She is so alone and needs help daily!

Thank you to Mary, Barb, Briana, SR and Pam for helping her when you can and most of all for being a friend to her! I cannot tell you how much your love means to my mom and to me!!

Do any of you know a nice lady who might need a cheap place to live in exchange for helping her part time? The landlords would raise my mom’s rent, so there would be a small charge depending on how many hours the person helps. Just a thought.

I have blocked my mom from this post, because she feels horribly guilty when people help her and hates being in this position! I am sure we all will when the time comes. But at least most people have a child or relative who is not ill and sometimes the means to get other help.

Honestly, with losing my brother then getting Peppermint Patty intended for good therapy turning out to rip out my heart and several other tragedies and challenges that I keep getting hit with, on top of normal daily mountains, I have never been in such a bad place.

Thanks for listening and thank you for your prayers,

Sherri

Filed Under: Grief and Tribulations, Living My Life Tagged With: emergency room, family, health, lung cancer, mom

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I am a singer, dancer, actress, model. ... Oh wait! That was my life BEFORE Lyme Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury and Chemical Injury. Join me on my pursuit to find joy in the midst of loss and pain! The one thing I certainly still have in this life is my humor! I hope you enjoy my blog full of information about living with disabling illness, pain and loss, as well as counting my blessings and just being plain silly!

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