Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
“Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” If you are stuck in bed most of the time like I am at the moment, this is especially poignant. It applies to everyone though. Keep smiling, keep positive, don’t give up. Cry and complain, because that is […] Read more…
Chia seeds are amazing little things. They can be used as a gelatinous gel when soaked in water to replace eggs in baking, in smoothies to make them thick, as crusts and coatings, in puddings for a healthy twist, in breakfasts for an extra hit of nutrients…so many options for such tiny seeds! They are tasteless, […] Read more…
My tip this week for Wellness Wednesday is to keep a book tracking all your medical visits, results, symptoms, and plans. As I wrote yesterday here, it is so important that you be your own advocate when looking for the best options and answers for your health. Professionals in the health care setting are (mostly) amazing, […] Read more…
My health journey has taken another turn in the past fortnight. Mid February, I visited a cardiologist, after having had a tilt table test performed in December, and discovered that I have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). This explains a great deal, such as the light headedness, dizziness, palpitations, low blood pressure, nausea, brain fog and fatigue. It is […] Read more…
As I am nearing a monumental birthday (the big 3-0), I am aware that this is typically a time people reflect on where they are in life and what they have done. Up until the age of about 26, I was happy with everything that I’d done; I felt accomplished, well travelled, educated and happy […] Read more…
It is officially the first day of our first online book club for the Glimpsing Gembles Blog 🙂 So, start reading Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin if you haven’t already! We will discuss the book over two weeks from April 15th, online at http://glimpsing-gembles.blogspot.com.au/ For more information, read previous posts about the book club here: […] Read more…