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Gluten-free Keto Belgian Waffles (It’s what’s for breakfast)

Last Updated: March 19, 2018

Gluten-free keto belgian waffles

Gluten-free Keto Belgian Waffles I had forgotten that I like to cook. I think I go in phases with it and after switching to gluten-free I moved away from cooking quite a bit. Most gluten-free recipes seem to involve endless lists of ingredients and are just complicated. However, my best friends … [Read more...]

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How to make kombucha

Last Updated: July 19, 2013

The Scoby, yes that's the way it's supposed to look.A few months ago a friend from my local Fibromyalgia support group told me about Kombucha. After reading all the natural things I'd been trying, she thought I might want to look into this, as well. I wasn't really familiar with it, so I looked it … [Read more...]

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9 Tips for Beginner Juicers

Last Updated: January 22, 2013

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...]

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OAK Juice & Fibro Fog

Last Updated: January 15, 2013

Necessity is the mother of invention they say. It's raining barrels here... or something larger. And my Fibro fog has been kicking in a bit during my recovery. I just finally got back to juicing last week. I wish I'd been able to juice from the beginning and if I have to go through something like … [Read more...]

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Recipe – Bulked Up Crockpot Hot & Sour Soup

Last Updated: February 12, 2012

Ok, so I've gotten a little addicted to Pinterest, as I've found some really awesome recipes there. One that I ran across was Crockpot Hot & Sour soup. I was happy when I found the recipe as it was also gluten-free. Then I found another recipe for Hot & Sour soup... and well, I'm really just … [Read more...]

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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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