I have an awful, awful toothache. I’m really, really hoping our daughter inherits my husband’s teeth and not mine as mine are mush. And because they are mush, they are always in need of work. Of course, I haven’t been to a dentist in two years so there may be some cause and effect. But…
Category Archives: Health Stuff
Weighty Matters
I have gained a total of 10 pounds since May. Do not ask me how that’s happened. I wrote earlier about my Issues Oh Dear Lord when it comes to pregnancy, body image, weight gain, etc., so I’ll try to not rehash the same ol’ song and dance. Just the same, yesterday when I got…
Finding the Buddha
I walked into my friend Danielle’s office the other day and she said, “You look pregnant today!” Our coworker, David, was already in her office, and he looked a bit dumb-founded as to what he should say. He has kids of his own, but I don’t know that that’s a given in these circumstances, that…
The Difference Between The Grapefruit and The Chocolate
I don’t know that it’s a secret that I’ve struggled with food. As someone who was/is best-known for her weight-loss efforts and body image commentary, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there is more to the story than all that weight I lost several years ago. All that attention. All those races. All those…
Testing 1, 2, 3
I made a pact with myself that I wouldn’t call and nag my doctor after each subsequent test I took in February. It made sense to go through a whole cycle and get a full picture. Plus, who has time for all that? I’ve been on a mission to view my world through a positive…
Another update masquerading as a post
Look, I’m really exhausted these days. And not in a thyroid way, though I imagine that has something to do with it. Work is crazy insane busy and if I’m not working late, I am hastily waking up at 4 a.m. to agonize about not being at work at that moment and all of the…
Thyoliday Blues and Truths
The lovely Katie Schwartz at Dear Thyroid e-mailed me a few weeks ago and asked me to take part in Dear Thyroid’s Thyoliday Blues and Truths this month. If you struggle with thyroid disease, you really should check them out. Questions from Dear Thyroid: 1. Have the holidays and your experience of them changed since…
A Stretch
I hobbled all of last week. Not even an exaggeration. The kickboxing class put me out of traction for days, and despite a yoga session the day after, I subjected everyone around me to winces and yelping and whining and it was, in a word, ridiculous. For as much as I loved the punching and…
What it’s not
Wise reader Emily commented yesterday that perhaps what is going on with my health is an under-treated thyroid. Boy were YOU ever right, Emily! Well, at least that’s what it looks like. One of the most common complaints thyroid sufferers have is that their doctors do not listen to them and, as Emily said, patients…
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This stuff is amazing. Get it. Your dry, cracked skin will thank you.
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This sits proudly on my desk. I love it so much.
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I saved up and planned for these puppies. Some of the best money I've ever spent. I love these more than I can say.
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I decided to try enhancement products when I was training for my second marathon this year. I chose these and love them.