Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
I have written about how loved ones can support someone who is sick; a vital aspect in your recovery. Today I want to write about how the one who is sick can help those people who are providing the support. I find that it is easy to fall into the trap of self pity, and who wants […] Read more…
Hello there, My name is Hashimoto’s disease, and your loved one is my host. She does me well. When I attack her thyroid and she produces too much hormone, I feed on her. I drain the energy from her, I make her feel anxious and jittery, and just for thrills, I make her dizzy and […] Read more…
I have Hashimoto’s disease. This is an autoimmune disease, which means that my body is attacking itself. For an unknown reason, I have a high level of antibodies in my blood. This could be because I have had many viruses and illnesses in the past, but even with modern science, it will probably always be […] Read more…
This year has been a haze of doctors, dieticians, sick leave, and hours of couch time. Last year, my energy levels had started to falter. I would exercise a couple of times in a week, and then be sick for weeks. By the start of this year, I would get fatigued for days on end for […] Read more…