Life is more then good....

I woke up in such a wonderful mood today..

Yesterday was just a beautiful day and even though at times the chill was a bit much to bear, I could not of asked for any thing more. Even with the fact that when I got to the Doctors office they had over booked and didn’t even have a room to see me in, it all worked out. Like a trooper I was squeezed in. If they would have had to cancel I wouldn't of minded a bit. Going to the Doctors always gives me a chance to go to Tader Joes! This time I found some sweet Medjool dates, Yummy! 

{see my morning breakfast recipe of a banana and date smoothie on instagram}

Since the doctors office is just a jump skip and a hop, I would of been happy either way!! 

Since I was able to do both I was in Heaven.

The doctors appointment was fast and the test should be in a few days and even though my BP was still a bit high.. {I wont say here what it was just so I don’t get email spanked about it..lol} But I told him my plan and that I made a appointment on the 28^th to show him my progress. He is always the loving skeptic and that is what makes the challenge even finer. To share with him the power of the body not just the devastation of the disease really sets my soul on fire. <3

Well I have been doing great my energy is mixed and I feel like Saturday I might start my Vlog too, just not sure yet. I have been very vigilant about what goes in my mouth but yesterday not planning did leave me a bit hungry at the doctors. During the blood being drawn because it was so much my blood sugar took a dip so the nurse was kind enough to give me some juice. After talking a bit I thought she was going to give me all the fruit from her lunch.. It's nice to see the younger generation getting on board better health..  it warmed my heart and rose my blood sugar .

So yesterdays lesson's:

I love Trader Joes!! God bless you...

Always pack your smoothie in a cooler and a hand grabbing bag of snacks like nuts, dried fruit, cacao and anything else you love.

And last but not least “Life is more the good, it is fabulous”

I am a miracle and so are you....

So Today is the day I go see Dr. V .  I am always excited to see him and check in with what is happening with me,I am also a bit nervous. I always am when I am going to get blood work done. Strange how waiting on a blood test some times can be torture. I remember my first AIDS test back in the late 80 early 90 and those 3 days were like waiting on a death sentence from not only your life but from your social and family circles. Glad those test are faster now, not mine it takes 5 or more days since it is a special test and only a few labs in the country do it. 

So I must wait...

Mixed emotional always run through me on these days and as much as I always want to put that smile on and walk in without a care in the world I know that is not possible. With the last visit to the ER just a few weeks ago I am sure I will get a bit of a “Father knows best talk” .. but he will smile and say “My Angel” you should be dead so remember anything you do is a miracle.”

He has been more then a Doctor he has been my friend and I know how lucky I have been that I landed on his table. You see what we don’t talk about but we both know he got me because NO ONE else knew what to do with me and I got his curiosity going.. I was a challenge to everything he had been taught and experienced. The doctor that passed me to him was the one that said someday I would be in a medical journal, you know the story where I am dead to get in it. So needless to say I would be dead if he hadn't been  so curious, so open minded because Lord knows on the path I was taking I would of died and no one would of known or cared why and it seem Autoimmune disease are on the rise but little to no research is being done. So patients like me are Guinea pigs until more deaths occur or more people are infected. That is another reason why I have been sharing my story and my journey. I know I am not the only one facing these health issues and with the state of health care and obama care people like me are going to need alternatives. Who better to try out things but me.. 

I love to research and experiment so why not on myself, you know I am the best test subject. 

This is the part where my heart aches.. 

these are old teaching nothing new expect they are not the norm and so they are shadowed by fear and misunderstand. I am here to say if it wasn't for alternatives these words would not be on this screen. At one time I was taking 34 PILLS A DAY with 8 different medications just to keep me alive everyday and now I take one when needed and I use tinctures, Chaga mushrooms, tea and food as my medication. So I must say Dr. V is right I am a miracle in my own right and it is time I started living like it. Well off to juice and get this day started. Wish me luck and know that everyday you too are a miracle in your own way to me and the people in your life now GO LIVE LIKE IT!!!!

Winding down for the night..

As I wind down tonight I must say I am a bit tired. Not from lack of eating but from hours of posting! I am not sure how this younger generation does it with all the social sites. I am juggling three and a 11 year old son and I am not sure how I made it through today. I guess in time I will get a handle on this but for now I am glad the posting, pictures of food and editing are winding down for the night.

Well my first day went well. No problems to speak of but tomorrow might be another story. I have a doctors appointment so I will be up and out the door early. I have a feeling my early morning routine might be ruffled. So busy posting I didn’t do much planning.

Good thing I am more a morning person.

One day I will find balance but until then it's one step at a time...

Meatless Mondays

Tonight being Meatless Monday Austin and I decided to have Tacos.  This is a great transitional meal.  I found this Taco Filling a few weeks back and it has been a staple in our house ever since. I also tried their chilli and it is a must as well.
All you do is trade the filling for your meat, top as usual and wella! A great vegan meal or its your Meatless Monday I forgot what can I make fast meal! What ever the reason we love it! I use to make a side dish of rice but I found it was too much food and both Austin and I are not big rice eaters..  So the tacos suit us fine.
Well I hope everyone had a great Meatless Monday!!

Great Video From Daniel Vitalis On Chaga Mushrooms..

This is the Man who introduced me to Chaga Tea.

Without him and my dear friend Robin I would of never experienced it's healing benefits..  

Cocoa benefits. (Cacao) Properties and medicinal uses of Cocoa tree, lea...

Here is some information on Cocoa..

Let's Talk About My Morning Coffee...

It seems I have came across a winter dilemma. My cravings for coffee. Don't get me wrong I enjoy my nice cup of Justine's tea but on those cold winter mornings I sure crave a hot cup of coffee. After researching on the internet alternatives to coffee I came up with my own recipe. I am sure it will change a bit as I go but it is a great place to start..
Its simple and seems to fit into my eating plan and it taste delicious and is good for me, who knew!

Here is what you will need;
1/2 cup of Brewed Chaga Mushroom Tea
1 tea spoon of Cocao powder
1/2 cup of Hot Water

Add your one teaspoon of cocao powder to your cup, once the water is boiling at it to the podwer to dissolve it.
Then add your Chaga Tea
and I add Stevia for taste but you can use Honey or Agave also
This makes One Cup.

You can make this in larger amounts and keep it in the refrigerator, then heat on stove top or microwave if your still using one. That is what is great about it...  easy anyway you look at it!
I made a cup yesterday and this morning and both times it hit the spot.

If your not familiar with Chaga Tea or Cocoa I suggest you research them and I will post some information both here and Facebook to get you started.

Nice to know on a day like today I can warm my soul and take care of my body all in one nice cup of warmth.. <3