When I was first diagnosed with fibromyalgia, one of the first questions I asked was about whether there were foods I should eat or avoid that would improve my symptoms. The initial response from my doctor was not really, then that there were a few things that could help (avoiding sugar, … [Read more...]
Juicing for Fibromyalgia
How daily juicing has helped me improve my overall nutrition and health, by increasing my daily intake of key nutrients and vitamins. It's like main-lining nutrients first thing in the morning.
Breville vs Omega: Juicer Comparison
Comparing the Omega Big Mouth Juicer to the Breville JE98XL Over the last six years, I've used three juicers, including two very similar centrifugal juicers: the Omega BMJ330 and the Breville JE98XL Each has it's advantages and disadvantages. As I've returned to juicing each time I find … [Read more...]
Juicing for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Illness
I began juicing at the start of 2013 as part of a major lifestyle change that overhauled my health and allowed me to begin feeling better after two years of chronic fatigue and chronic pain from fibromyalgia. This year after realizing that I'd been avoiding juicing regularly because cleaning the … [Read more...]
2016 Juice Cleanse
Four years ago I completed my first juice fast. As I've thought back to that time I would have sworn that it was a seven-day juice cleanse, but reading back through my blog has shown me I was wrong. It was only a five-day juice cleanse. This last year I've found my diet slipping in a lot of ways. … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Start the New Year Healthier
It's a new year. It's hard to believe because the old year went by so fast. I don't know about you but I'm feeling it. I'm feeling the pace that I've been "running" at for the last year or so. I'm feeling reminders that I have a chronic illness. I'm feeling the reminders that I've let some of my … [Read more...]
Review: I Love Juice Bar Huntsville
Back in March I noticed a temporary sign up for a new place opening in the Whitesburg/Airport shopping strip that houses Fresh Market and about a dozen restaurants. The name on the sign - Juice Bar. To say I was a little excited was probably an understatement. So, when I saw that I Love Juice Bar … [Read more...]
Preparing for a Faster Recovery – Freezing Juice
Another surgery scheduled for 2 weeks from today. Just enough time to really get me anxious, but also just enough time to make sure I'm actually prepared this time. I hope. One thing I'm doing is making up juice in advance so that I will have plenty on hand during recovery. I really missed my fresh … [Read more...]
Is Juicing Right For Me?
How long have you been juicing? I began juicing in January of 2012. What Juicer do you have? I have the Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain. I had used my mom's Jack Lalaine juicer for a few days, prior to purchasing my own. I wasn't happy with how difficult it was to clean the Jack Lalaine or how … [Read more...]
It’s a 3 juice kind of day
Purple People Eater Juice, Get Well Juice, Green JuiceYesterday was my first physical therapy appointment. The place in town that specializes in Fibromyalgia doesn't do pelvic wall therapy, so I went to the place that the Dr recommended. I've been there before, at least twice, prior to the … [Read more...]
9 Tips for Beginner Juicers
With a new year upon us many of my friends are trying out new diet regimes. I've had several tell me that they either bought a new juicer or want to buy one as part of their health goals this year. It's not uncommon for my friends to message me and ask about specific juicer brands and how good they … [Read more...]
