Around this time last year, I mentioned in a previous entry, that I was having a major issue with hair loss. A full year later I'm at the salon getting my hair "did" and not one bald spot can be found!! I'm a super happy camper!! It was rough dealing with so much hair loss and finding different methods of fixing it. I began taking the vitamin Biotin along with my other vitamins, I started doing deep conditioning treatments at the salon regularly, and buying hair products that targeted hair growth. I also started eating better, and by that I don't just mean eating more greens, I stopped eating fried foods, I stopped drinking sodas and juices that contain ridiculous amounts of sugars and chemical ingredients, and I stopped accepting processed foods as the cheapest easiest thing to buy.
Foods and vitamins are something I have constantly mentioned all through-out my blogs and it is because it's incredibly crucial for the maintenance of my body, as I do my best to stay resilient against this battle with Lupus. I've also started eating less red meats and sticking more to fish and chicken. I've begun choosing ingredients more wisely by watching the kinds of things that it's made with or from. Little changes such as these can go a long way. Of course the increase of greens and fruits are a must, and I have even tried a small amount of juicing. Be wise with what you put into your body and your body will take notice of your efforts.
Along with the decrease of hair loss, though the very cold winter air is just beginning to settle in, and I do still struggle with some achy hands, legs and feet, I can happily announce that I have had no swelling or inflammation in any of my joints. What a blessing!!! Last winter, I was still dealing with some minor swelling in my hips and in my knees, having to keep a knee brace on from time to time. Thankfully, I have not needed anything this year, but some warm long johns!
There are still some Lupus related things I deal with, considering that I'm not on Plaquenil or any other medication for anything at all, I am very grateful that I am bearing every and anything that comes my way. Things that still come up... are "that time of the month" sort of issue. It seems that I get slight inflammation, though whether it's my bladder or my tubes, I couldn't be sure. Hopefully the New Year will bring health insurance and I can go for a thorough check up on that. Won't be fun- I imagine- but what can I do? Medical advances are miracles and I am blessed to have those options. Which also leads me to mention that unless I check in with a high risk Obstetrician, carrying a full-term pregnancy isn't something I can do without the help of God's graceful hand and the medical advances of today.
I also know God hasn't given me a single thing that I cannot bear! He has made me strong even in my frailest moments and I know that with His strength, all things are possible! He is mighty and able, and so has He made me!
Stay Healthy and Be Well!
Thanks for staying with me through my journey!
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