Happy New Year -- Owning 2010

As time has progressed and I have grown older and wiser, New Year's Eve has become just another day to do what we were meant to do on this earth -- be love, spread love, and self-actualize/personally develop. Our personal growth is a never-ending task, rivaled by difficult times and significant life stressors, but we must persevere to be the change we wish to see in others and in the world. Negativity can spread like any other disease, overcoming every thriving thing in its destructive path and sucking the life out of its host (us). It is far easier and much more comfortable to be miserable, which is predictable considering how difficult life can be. The challenge is learning how to create a view of the world that suites healing and spreads love like a raging wildfire, turning hate to dust in its path.

So, what are my resolutions? I just told you! To spread love and positivity and create healing in this world one person, animal, mountain, ocean at a time -- starting with me.

I am seeing a new holistic doctor who also does acupuncture, and our first meeting was a total success! She is testing my hormones -- think about how RSD lessens and even disappears during pregnancy -- and every other testable thing imaginable. The hormone route seems very promising because I have many other signs and symptoms of low progesterone, but for now, I have been given these supplements to start before my first acupuncture treatment on Monday and test results. If anything, my horrid PMS and periods will improve!:

My PH level is at 6.0-6.5 and it should be at 7.5 for optimal health. I honestly LOVE this woman. Besides being over-qualified and board certified, she is just a lovely person. She is of the mindset that RSD is autoimmune :-)

Shorter is resting up for 2010:

And I am drinking a green juice and reading two new self-help books for personal growth and healing on New Year's Eve:

Happy New Year and Happy Healing!!!!!!!! 2010 is going to be my year! Make it yours!!!!!

Got The Meeting

I will be meeting with the senator on Jan. 22nd to discuss RSD and health care issues surrounding it! Thank you for all of your positive mojo and support! Woohoo!

Off to acupuncture!

I will remember to get a vlog going and report back on acupuncture ASAP... and discuss my take on the New Year and resolutions.

Happy Healing!

Exciting News!!!

I have exciting news!!!! On the way home from bringing my friend to the airport, I received a voicemail on my cell phone from the senator of NJ's office asking to meet with me some time in January to discuss my illness and health care issues surrounding it!!!! I am so humbled... I returned the call ASAP and left a message. I sure hope I hear from them soon, and I will keep you posted if something comes of it. Say a little prayer for me!!!!

Time for a much needed deep tissue massage. Also, I have acupuncture tomorrow :-)

I will update fully as soon as I can.

Happy Healing!

How To Cope With Pain

Hi, everyone! Quickly, I have been featured in How To Cope With Pain's Pain Blog Carnival! Woohoo! Thanks to them for recognizing my writings!

Happy Healing!

Positive Social Relationships

Hi, everyone! I just wanted to check in quickly. I have a friend visiting from Texas until Wednesday evening, so if I have been absent, I apologize. I am certainly going to try my best at making a vlog, but I am shy, so don't judge me on the first few! I will try to think of it as a cross between chatting with a friend and doing an academic presentation, both of which come naturally. Thank you for all of your positive feedback so far!

Having a friend in town has been lovely, reminding me fondly of my time at the University of Miami living with one of my favorite people on this planet, Stacy (friend who is in the Peace Corp. in Africa), and always having someone my age to distract me from all things RSD. Spending time with people we truly adore and who emanate positive light and love is one of the best ways to heal a broken spirit or body. Remember, the more positive energy we surround ourselves with and emanate, the more positive energy we will create and attract. We are social beings, so enjoy your positive social relationships and work hard against isolating, which I know can be easy when one is suffering.

Off to spend time with Lindsey, a beautiful, sweet soul.

Happy Healing!

Christmas Cupcake Dress

***EDIT: Hi, all! First, before the pictures, I'd love to ask you if you would be interested in me doing a vlog (video blog) that you could watch. I wouldn't stop writing, but every so often, upload a video of myself. I have been thinking about it for awhile, but I am shy, so nothing ever came of it. I just signed up for YouTube to upload videos of the baby, so.... what do you think?***

Here are some pictures of me loving Shorter in my sweats from Christmas Eve and Christmas (notice the full Miami gear?):

Shorter playing with his Christmas "unstuffed" stuffed animal:

Addie in her beautiful Christmas cupcake dress and me in one of the new sweaters mom and dad Santa gave me:

Shorter and I having another love feast:

Helping Addie unwrap her new toy from grandma:

Christmas cupcake dress close up:

Addie and her Daddy:

We really enjoyed the time we spent with Addie watching her open up her gifts and place them in a neat pile, only to undo the work and start over in another corner of the room. Too cute! I was dealing with elevated PMS pain, stiffness, and exhaustion, but I enjoyed each moment, staying grounded within me and to my source. When I am true to myself and who I am at my source, I am able to stay grounded in the present moment. Even if I am in traumatic pain, I see the wonder and beauty around me and stay connected to that to create positive, healing energy. Yesterday was just another day to put that into practice, which ultimately creates positive vibrations within the body to stimulate healing. I just drank my green juice and ate some green veggies for breakfast to create even more opportunities for HEALING! The power to heal is within us all, and we just need to engage in the proper activities to awaken it. Come on people, kick the negative thoughts, feelings, actions, and energies to the curb and do what you were put here on this earth to do -- love yourself and one another and follow your passion, which is your purpose.

Thank you for your comments on my last post. I see it awoke some powerful emotions within you. Expressing yourself to yourself and to others is another way to become connected to your true self. Do not hold your emotions inside because that has the ability to create disease. Become transparent. What are you so afraid of?

I'll leave you with that thought.

HAPPY HEALING!!!!!!

P.S. I am finally getting my blogroll up to date, so if you would like to add me, feel free, and if you want me to add you, just let me know.

Holding Onto The Past?

Each time the holidays come around, especially starting at Halloween, my favorite holiday and the day (five years ago) that I intuitively knew my symptoms were no longer benign, I am filled with both wonder for what is ahead and nostalgia for the University of Miami and pain free days gone by. I know this time of year may be joyful and difficult for many of you for different reasons, but partcularly, if your family gatherings are the definition of the word 'dysfunction.' Luckily, my immediate family is as good as they get, but for some, old grudges, hurt feelings, negative past experiences, dysfunctional relationships can all be brought up and relived during this time of year -- meaning we put our bodies physically through exactly what happened when the trauma was first experienced. BAD. Holding onto and reliving negative past experiences and traumatic events locks negative energy into the body system (blocked chi) and has the ability to create disease, just as poor diet and nutrition do. Emotions and physical health are two peas in a pod. When one is rotten, it spreads to them all. This holiday, give yourself the gift of forgiveness, which does not mean you are OKing the trauma but, instead, relieves you of the negative emotions that come with it. Choosing to conciously let go of negative energy and emotional baggage will open you up to a whole new world of love and positive energy, which will ultimately create health and positive experiences. I have experienced this first hand.

Any questions? I can go more in depth in you'd like.

Is there a negative experience that you are reliving? Are you holding a grudge? Are you stuck in the past? Why is it difficult for you to let go? Let's discuss and work through. That's what this blog is for, and luckily, as someone in the mental health field, I have some professional AND personal insight!

Happy Holidays and Happy Healing!!!! Pictures to come!

Happy Holidays!

Shorter, Addie, and I wish everyone Happy Holidays and Happy Healing from New Jersey! Enjoy these photos from yesterday and remember what the holidays are truly about -- health, happiness, family, and being GRATEFUL and POSITIVE each day of the year. My mom is preparing a large salad and steamed veggies for my vegan holiday dinners, and I have already had my green juices for today. YUM! Don't forget to eat your green veggies and keep the larger goal of improved health in mind during holiday feasts. You deserve to be healthy, and it is your thoughts and actions that will create health in your life. It starts with you. Amen!

Healing

Thank you all for your positive, candid comments on my last post. I believed it to be an extremely imperative lesson for you all because of the impact reframing/cognitive restructuring has had on my life and my illness evolution. I should not be walking unassisted, plain and simple. With a painful ten minutes before I can no longer stand (WITH powerful opiates -- fentanyl and norco), I should have succumbed to a wheelchair long ago in the five years I have been in extraordinary pain. With my pain medications, my diet, and a STRONG will made up of daily cognitive restructuring, I have beat all of the odds. I LOVE MY LIFE despite this disabling condition, and I enjoy each day I am gifted, making the most of it and making the best decisions in all I do (eat, drink, say, think, breathe, see, hear, etc...). No one desires health more than I do and no one makes more sacrafices for it, this I know and this will heal me some day. Right now, it is not my time, but I trust in my actions and in the universe to rid me of this illness soon. I can rest knowing that I have abstained from disease causing animal products, alcohol, nicotine, things I do not need to live, and have done my best to consume disease fighting, organic plant-based foods and juices. If I am meant to heal, it will happen simply because all of the conditions are right, and I learn new information each day to add to them. I love myself enough to make sure of it. I deserve to be healthy and to live without regrets.

Are you doing all you can to heal? And if not, why and what else can you be doing? We are all works in progress, but being stagnant and complacent should not be options.

Happy Healing!!!

Cognitive Restructuring

Reframing or cognitive restructuring refers to the process of learning to identify and transform cognitive distortions, flawed thinking, by replacing negative, irrational thoughts with positive, rational, and beneficial thoughts. These flawed thoughts are directly responsible for negative emotions and their resultant negative behaviors, which when dealing with chronic pain, can create pain flares, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, amongst other conditions that make for a very un-enjoyable life. When living with an illness, such as RSD/CRPS, positive thinking and cognitive restructuring become integral pieces of the happy, thriving, and productive life puzzle and must be utilized and practiced each day – practice makes perfect in this instance.


The first goal is to learn to identify negative, irrational, and unproductive thoughts, because believe it or not, many individuals are unaware that what they are saying, thinking, and doing are negative and unproductive ways to engage the world, even creating disease.

The second goal is to learn the tools to cope with and deconstruct these thoughts, because it is not enough to only gain awareness of your negative thinking patterns – that does not equal change.

The third goal is to replace the identified and deconstructed thoughts with positive, rational, and productive thoughts, which can be a real challenge in the beginning.

The fourth goal is to PRACTICE. DAY AND NIGHT. 1,000 TIMES A DAY. Until it becomes second nature and the new, productive, HEALTHY way that you engage the world. What we truly desire in life, we will create. Practice!

I am living proof that with this way of viewing and engaging the world, you can THRIVE with a debilitating disease, like RSD/CRPS. It took me a good year of practice before it became habit and second nature, but it is totally worth the time and effort.



Let’s practice:



Stressor: PAIN.

Distorted Thought: “I am so angry that this happened to me. My life is over.”

Realistic Thought: “I am not my pain. I have so many great talents, and I am going to work toward a goal I can achieve.”



Stressor: Physical Limitations.

Distorted Thought: “I hate that I can’t run anymore. I can’t do anything.”

Realistic Thought: “Just because I can’t run doesn’t mean that I have zero options. There are plenty of things I can still do, and I should be thankful for and focus on those.”


The way that you choose to view the world has a great impact on your health. You have two options -- you can choose to view it negatively or positively, and positively is the way to go. Negative emotions have a biological impact. Any questions?

Here are some fun photos from the last few days:

HAPPY REFRAMING (HEALING)!!!!!

Half Way Done

Hey, gorgeous gals and gents! For the last few months I have been whistling while I worked toward the completion of my third semester in graduate school -- I think most of you know I am pursuing a M.S.W. in clinical social work, mental health -- and the thought of never having to take another research or policy course again kept me plugging forward. Basically, based upon my current decided route, I am HALF WAY DONE WITH MY GRADUATE DEGREE! WOOHOO! Still not healed from RSD, but at least one of my goals is coming to fruition! It is important to have goals and put your energies toward something positive when living with a chronic, debilitating illness. Keeps you distracted and that self-worth high! So what has been happening?

Drinking lots of green juices in holiday cups:

Eating huge salads while studying:

Hanging with my man and pup:

And the baby:

Happy Healing!

Role Play

I have written on the topic of identity and changing roles before, specifically becoming so wrapped up with your identity as mother, professional, wife, that once it is taken away,  a crisis ensues where self-actualization was lacking over time. Here, The Daily Om touches upon the ebb and flow of life and changing roles that are gauranteed to happen. Believe me when I tell you this is a must read because it will allow for some insight in how to deal with, more or less, an identity crisis. I stand by this piece. Enjoy!

The Daily Om

Changing Roles

As we bob and weave with the ebb and flow of life our roles change, but our true self remains constant. As spiritual beings having a human experience, we go through many aspects of humanity in one lifetime. Living in the material world of opposites, labels, and classifications, we often identify ourselves by the roles we play, forgetting that these aspects shift and change throughout our lives. But when we anchor ourselves in the truth of our being, that core of spirit within us, we can choose to embrace the new roles as they come, knowing that they give us fresh perspective on life and a greater understanding of the lives of others.

As children, we anticipated role changes eagerly in our rush to grow up. Though fairy tales led us to believe that “happily ever after” was a final destination, the truth is that life is a series of destinations, mere stops on a long journey filled with differing terrain. We may need to move through a feeling of resistance as we shift from spouse to parent, leader to subordinate, caregiver to receiver, or even local to newcomer. It can be helpful to bid a fond farewell to the role that we are leaving before we welcome the new. This is the purpose of ceremonies in cultures throughout the world and across time. We can choose from any in existence or create our own to help us celebrate our life shifts and embrace our new adventures.

Like actors on the stage of the world, our different roles are just costumes that we inhabit and then shed. Each role we play gives us another perspective through which to understand ourselves and the nature of the universe. When we take a moment to see that each change can be an adventure, a celebration, and a chance to play a new part, we may even be able to recapture the joyful anticipation of our youth as we transition from one role to the next.

Happy Healing!

Self-Medication With Chronic Disease

Hello, happy healing hotties! I adore everyone I have met through having this blog for so many reasons, but especially because you all inspire me so much in my daily life. A lot has been happening on my end (not with me specifically) bringing me to another strong period of personal growth, because from every life event (even just the ones I am touched by), I try to learn an important lesson or two or three... If you can, send some prayers out to my inner circle. We could use them.

Today, I feel the desire to reach out to my readers about addiction and self-medication -- which is timely for me, but not by me or of me (don't worry) -- because the overuse and abuse of substances is way more common than anyone would prefer to admit. I finished, not too long ago, a period of time working with the mentally ill and chemically addicted through group therapy, and at this adult day program, the client's primary diagnosis was mental illness with a secondary diagnosis of chemical addiction. Meaning, many self-medicated with drugs or alcohol in order to cope with the frightening, overwhelming symptoms of mental illness, very often being psychosis. But what does this mean to a bunch of people with chronic pain?

The use of alcohol for pain management is quite prevalent amongst chronic pain sufferers. Depression is a universal predictor of self-medication through alcohol, while being comorbid with chronic pain conditions, and rightfully so. Without  the possession of the proper coping tools for major life stressors, like a RSD diagnosis, this can be a dangerous mix. Add all of this to copious amounts of pain medications, like vicodin and morphine, and it is only a matter of time before a major crisis will hit.

My goal: Let's erase the stigma. Depression is quite normal with chronic illness. Wanting to "escape" for a bit? Yea, that's quite normal, too. So what do we do about it? We kick the shame to the curb, and we ask for help from a mental health professional to learn the proper ways to cope with those feelings. This rugged individualism, Horatio Alger "pull yourself up by your boots straps" crap is dated and ridiculous, and our society needs a big, fat makeover. True strength involves knowing when to admit you have a problem and ask for help, so make the move toward lasting health, wellness, and longevity today.

Happy Healing!!!!

Humility

Here is a beautiful passage from The DailyOm that I truly live by (I think many social workers do). Each person I come across in my life adventure, I take a lesson from. Sometimes, it takes a little work and self-awareness, but it is a wonderful way to live. Enjoy!

December 10, 2009

Of Equal Worth

Humility

"The notion of humility as a virtue brings numerous images to mind. We tend to envision those rare individuals who humbly bear life’s struggles while downplaying their own strengths. Yet humility is also associated with people whose insecurities compel them to judge themselves unfavorably as a matter of course. The true definition of humility, however, does not correspond precisely with either of these images. Humility is not passivity. Rather, it is an utter lack of self-importance. The individuals who embody the concept of humility appreciate that each human being on the planet occupies a unique place on an infinite spectrum of development. Though they can take pride in their own accomplishments, they also understand that the people they interact with each day are as valuable and have as much to offer the world as they themselves do.






To be humble is to accept that while there will always be individuals more and less advanced than yourself, those on all parts of the spectrum of development can provide you with insights that further your personal evolution. Recognizing these insights is a matter of opening yourself to the fact that not only do others think and feel differently than you, but their life experiences have shaped them in a very different way than yours have shaped you. This means that while you may have a greater understanding in some areas, others will always be able to teach you something. When you cultivate a genuine yearning to know what skills and talents those you encounter have been blessed with, you cannot help but learn humility. You instinctively understand that emotions like envy breed resistance that prevents you from growing, and that being flexible in your interactions with others will help you connect with unexpected mentors.






When you practice humility, you want to become as accomplished and evolved as you can possibly be, yet you are willing to submit to the expertise of others to do so. You understand the scope of your aptitudes yet you choose to eradicate arrogance from your attitude, and you can distinguish the value you possess as an individual while still acting in the interests of your fellow human beings. Humility, simply put, is a form of balance in which you can celebrate your own worth while sincerely believing that every other person on the planet is just as worthy as you."

Event Worry

**I really value your questions, wonderings, comments, you name it! Feel free to ask me to elaborate or expand on any topic at any moment. I am here for the readers!**

My favorite definition of worry is “to afflict with mental distress or agitation,” and I particularly admire this definition because of the answer hidden within it. Who do you think is doing the “afflicting” of all of this mental pain? IT IS YOU. If a friend were causing us this much day-in-and-day-out, psychological distress, would we still be friends with him/her? Probably not! So, why do we perpetuate this nasty cycle?


Let’s be honest, none of us would be worrying if we didn’t think it served some sort of purpose, but in our current day and age, we have confused every day, mundane psychological stress from school, work, and finances with real, perceived physical threat from an animal threatening our lives in the wilderness as we hunted our prey many lifetimes ago. Our instinctual response to worry and fear, the fight or flight response, cannot distinguish between the two, and when we worry and create psychological stress, our body still perceives an actual, physical threat putting ourselves through the unnecessary physical changes of the fight or flight response. Constantly living this way can foster a breakdown of bodily functions and organs (check out Hans Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome) and can diminish our quality of life.

A specific worry brought to my attention by a fellow RSDer is the fear of an upcoming event (that should be something to look forward to) due to (a.) the anticipation of increased pain and (b.) the uncertainty of how much pain you will actually be in once you get there and out of the comforts of your home environment.

How do we deal with this?


1. STOP WORRYING -- As my dad always says, “Worrying is wasted energy,” (energy we do not have to waste as chronic illness warriors), so stop worrying! Vent your fears on paper or to someone in your support system and lock them away for another day. Move on.

2. BE PROACTIVE – Instead of wondering what it will be like once you get there, call in advance for extra seating or whatever it is you need. Most people and establishments won’t fight you on some reasonable accommodations, and you will be able to shut the mental door on that issue until the hour of the event.

3. CHANGE YOUR MINDSET – Some things we just cannot do anymore, and instead of putting ourselves through unnecessary pain and exhaustion, it may be better to come terms with the fact that we have some limitations. You’ll know what is worth the extra pain and what isn’t. Be honest with yourself… you may be forced to pick and choose.

4. DON’T FORGET – It can be depressing constantly having to decline invitations to go here or there because of your pain, but don’t forget that there are still things you can do (no matter how small). Be grateful!

Milly, for a question like yours, it really comes down to good self-concept and confidence with yourself when you have an illness like RSD. Because our illness is invisible, we often feel like we have to explain ourselves 24/7, and that just isn't the case. Make it short and sweet. Say, "I'm sorry, but I have a progressive neurological disease that causes me a lot of pain in my legs." DONE. THE END. If you feel like you deserve that seat, you will keep it. What we feel we deserve in our lives we will create in our lives. If we don't feel worthy of keeping that seat, we will perpetually give it up. Just because you "look normal" does not mean you deserve a seat any less! Know that and believe it! Turn it into action! I AM WORTHY!


Happy Healing!

Toughness Is In The Soul And Spirit + Pictures!

Today, I am struggling with a touch of anger that has been crawling just beneath the surface the last several days and has been triggered by a joyous e-mail from one of my best girlfriends who is stationed in Mali, West Africa, as a Peace Corp volunteer. I am beyond PROUD of her, a doting friend who brags at any chance I get, but today, I felt a little... angry. Not at her, but at my situation. That is supposed to be me, too! I am supposed to be country hopping, leaving my impressions on the people and culture,  and making big, lasting, sustainable changes! Instead, I am struggling to complete my activities of daily living, sometimes, afterwhich, I am too exhausted and in pain to do much else. Fighting, quite literally, for my life, the life I desire for myself, by daily, painful stretching, ROM, strengthening, MOVING, and eating a plant-based, organic diet. Fighting to stay out of that wheelchair or use those crutches. Everything I do, say, think, eat, drink, breathe, imagine, see, hear, etc.. has a long-term effect on my recovery, and sometimes, it is exhausting... always fighting, always being proactive.

In therapy, anger was my main emotion to confirm, address, and learn tools to cope with, and when I have days like this, I reach in my tool bag and start the process once again. I cry, scream, kick, for however long I need, and I get those emotions out on the table. Then, I work on grounding myself in the present moment, focusing on what I can do and what I am grateful for in my life.

Here are some photos of the precious one from the last few days:

I have slowly but surely been chipping away at this policy material with my study buddy:

Drinking green juices and eating lots of green veggies for fuel:

Romain lettuce, roasted brussel sprouts and broccoli, EVOO, and balsamic dressing

Romain lettuce, blueberries, pom seeds, sesame tofu, vegan caesar dressing

Happy Healing!

Tapped Out and Favorite Snacks

Ciao, happy healers! I have been having a terribly difficult time becoming motivated to prepare for my policy final. Something about the DRY, snore of a topic, this physical and mental exhaustion I have been experiencing lately (perhaps, period related, but my period is ending), the opiates, and the pain have been a cocktail of a disaster for graduate school finals. This semester has been filled with many ups and downs concerning school issues, new medications and dosages, crappy doctors, in addition to the rollercoaster that is living with RSD on an every day, regular basis, and I just feel tapped out, if you will. That is the best way to explain it. I'm tired.

So, concerning "snacks," things that I consume when I am craving something other than fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds, which are 95% of my diet, this is what I munch on:

Natural granolas, and my new favorite, A-MAZ-ING snack, Two Mom's in the Raw Goji Berry Raw Granola. It is pricey but well worth it, in my opinion. The ingredients are pure, super healthy, antioxidant rich, and delicious! The taste ROCKS! It is made of mostly fruits, nuts, and seeds, so it isn't venturing far from the majority of the foods I consume, but it's something different in terms of taste.

Go Raw flax snacks are so lovely! Below, you will see the chocolate version and the pizza flavored version. Both amazing, but the chocolate is my favorite. It really hits the spot for chocolate addicts like myself!

Green and Black's organic dark chocolate is my favorite chocolate. I have tried the cherry version, and O-M-G, it is delicious! Dried cherry pieces are in the middle of the chocolate bar, and the tart and sweet combo is to die for!

Lara Bars and Raw Revolution Bars are raw, dehydrated bars that are great to throw in your purse on the go. Loves them! I have tried many raw bars, and Raw Revolution are honestly the best. Some of them taste rather repulsive.

Raweos and Raw Cashew Cheeze Sticks are some of the special snacks I purchase every so often at my favorite local natural market that caters to the raw foodist! These are the ones I happen to have in the fridge at the time.

How did I do, everyone? Was this the kind of post you were looking for?

Happy, Snacky Healing!!!!

Shorter's Birthday Bash

I would like to thank all of you on Shorter's behalf for your warm and wonderful birthday wishes! During one of our hugs, he whispered to me, "I am the luckiest dog in the whole wide world," and I believe him! His Grandpa took him for a long run in the morning, and they frolocked in the trails on a sunny and unseasonably warm late-November day. Afterward, we all took a ride to buy my furry friend a new toy and some treats.

"Greenies" are really wonderful. They double as a natural treat and toothbrush, keeping the mouth clean and healthy while being filled with antioxidant rich fruits and veggies.

Yesterday, Shorter and I enjoyed several green juices as I tried to muster up the strength to prepare for finals. I have been fighting elevated RSD PMS/period pain and exhaustion making it difficult to do much of anything.

Here is what I juiced: spinach, green apples, cukes. I decided to make 32oz since I was up and standing already.

Here is the finished product!

Thank you for all of your wonderful post suggestions. I will be answering your questions in the upcoming days and weeks! Feel free to add in any suggestions as we go along. Most of the questions I received are concerning my symptoms, how they manifest, what my favorite healthy, natural products are, and what my daily food/juice intake looks like. Anything else?

Happy Healing!