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Juicing Day 5 (No Problem!)

Last Updated: January 7, 2012

On the 5th Day of Juicing.... I woke up super early, thanks to some mice that have taken up residence right above my bedroom ceiling. I didn't actually get out of bed though until close to my usual time, when I fixed up another "green smoothie". I didn't follow a recipe really and just threw some … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Juicing, My Life Tagged With: diet, feeling better, juice fast

Juicing Day 1 (I Survived)

Last Updated: January 3, 2012

I made it through the first day of my juice fast and it went pretty well actually. Although I do have to wonder if part of that is because of this cold I'm carrying around and the fact that it's probably dulling  my appetite. I picked up my mom's juicer on Sunday afternoon, so I'd have time to … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Juicing, My Life, relationships Tagged With: dairy-free, diet, documentary, family, feeling better, health, juice fast, supplements

Getting Moving With Fibro: Fibromyalgia and Exercise

Last Updated: March 29, 2011

I was talking with my hubby last night about how far I've come with my Fibromyalgia and exercise. Just the idea that I can run (ok, jog) for 1/8 of a mile at a time is pretty cool. A year ago at this time, just the idea of walking across a parking lot wore me out. When I first got diagnosed, I … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Exercise, Treatment Tagged With: feeling better, stretching

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About Julie

Spoonie. Fibro Warrior. E-health advocate.

Julie Ryan was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2010 and endometriosis in 2012. She's lived with chronic migraine most of her life. In 2019 she was diagnosed with inter-cranial hypertension.

Julie has a degree in Psychology, and works as a freelance writer and marketer. Freelance work allows her to work when she can and not be tied to a desk or a schedule. Julie believes in living an inspired life despite chronic illness.

"I have chronic illness, it doesn't have me."

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Blog title inspired by The Spoon Theory, by Christine Miserandino, an excellent explanation of what it's like to live with invisible illness. Read More…

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I am not a doctor. I do not claim to be a doctor. I do not play a doctor on TV or the internet. I simply share my experiences and what has worked for me. We are all different and before you try any new treatment, exercise, supplement, etc you should talk with your doctor (the real one, not the one on TV).

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