Soon after my last post, my darling hubby and I noticed there had been a vast change in my physical health. I was exhausted all of the time and sleeping during the day out of physical necessity. After allowing it to progress for several months with other symptoms, I went to the doctor under protest. I did see a natural doctor in hopes to avoid medicines. It was cut and dry, he diagnosed me with fibromyailgia, chronic fatigue, hypothyroidism, and a chronic carrier of the mono virus. That was a lot to swallow and then he said..."I want you to cut gluten out of your diet completely. Start the Paleo diet I want you to add x# of vitamins to your diet (making it 27 vitamins I was going to be taking) and I want to add a thyroid medicine." Walking out of that office all I wanted to do was cry and go to sleep. I did do that for several days. I was overwhelmed by the life style change. Now it is 7 months later and I have to say things are looking MUCH brighter. I am still gluten-free. When I have gluten, I will literally shut down. My body stops working. I am not on the thyroid medicine anymore and I do watch my diet carefully as to how I respond to food and environment. I definitely keep my stress level down as much as possible as well. I also watch my activity level though too. 

I have not allowed this new lifestyle to change who I am or what I want for our future. I am at the end of my education requirements for my real estate license. I completed the majority of my classes online, self-paced in a month. I completed a designation course at the beginning of this month and will hopefully complete the last course and the national and state exams. I REFUSE to change my goals because, my body is changing. 

Somethings that are awesome... 

Tropical Traditions Expeller-Pressed Coconut Oil. I use it for just about EVERYTHING. I use it for conditioner in my hair (on the ends not at the crown), hand cream, face moisturizer, lip conditioner, cooking oil and So much more. 

Baking Soda- This stuff is amazing!!! I had an oil spot on a brand new sweater and a brand new blouse... ARGH! Right??? Ok, so I sprinkled some baking soda on top of the spot with a little bit of liquid detergent making a paste and rubbed it in and then threw them in the wash and ohhh yeah, baby!!! 

Grape Seed Oil- I use this for high heat cooking, scars and so much more. This oil provides a wonderful flavor to whatever you eat. It doesn't take a lot and it is so healthy! 

Guys, your health is precious and so easy to take care of!!! Enjoy!