"Soothe & Heal: The Ultimate Elixir for When You're Under the Weather"

Working with kids all day you are bound to pick up someone's sickness. Last week I was cold for two days and feeling ill. After taking some tea and getting under my covers after work I remembered something I used to take when I was feeling sick.

Here's the little remedy I use that might just help you too:

Jack Daniel's - Now, I know what you're thinking, "Alcohol when sick?" But a small amount can help you relax, which is crucial when your body is fighting off illness. It can also help you sleep better, and we all know how important rest is when you're not well. Just remember, moderation is key because too much can dehydrate you, and we want to keep you hydrated. I am not someone who drinks alcohol but it's only a shot.

Lemon - This little sunshine fruit is packed with vitamin C, which is great for boosting your immune system. It's also known to help break up mucus, which can ease congestion. Plus, the tartness can soothe a sore throat, making each swallow a bit less painful.

Honey - Oh, this sweet nectar isn't just for tea. Honey has natural antibacterial properties and can coat your throat, providing relief from that scratchy, irritating feeling. It's also a natural cough suppressant. And, let's not forget, it makes this concoction taste so much better!

Mix these together, and you've got a remedy that's not just about healing but also about bringing a little warmth and comfort to your day. It's like a hug in a glass. But please, love, take it easy with the Jack Daniel's - this isn't about getting tipsy but about feeling better.

Take small sips, let the warmth spread through you, and imagine me there, wrapping you in a blanket with all my love LOL. 

Stomach Issues Are Never Good For My Psyche

 

In 2010 my intestine ruptured. No issues prior then weeks in the hospital and over the next two years, two more surgeries. I was VERY SICK. To read more go here where I talk about my medical drama but that is not what this is about. 

Last night I was SO SICK. Crippling stomach cramps that made me pray for death. They came on sudden and they were fierce. My headspace gets really messed up with anything to do with my stomach. Spent an hour laying in the bed moaning then an hour in the bathroom dying. Bowl and garbage can needed. This morning I woke feeling okay but concerned. WHY? I mean WHY?!!!! 

I am an intermittent faster which means I do not eat very much or many meals. I do an 8/16 fast which means I eat all my meals in an 8 hour window. Yesterday, for lunch and dinner I ate rice and the meat that was left over from our Empanada filling the previous night. It hadn't hurt me the day before so why would it have hurt me yesterday? The only thing I added to the night time meal was three bites of broccoli mashed up really fine. I love green vegetables but anything that is going to cause gas I need to eat in moderation. My intestine cannot deal with gas. 

Whenever I have stomach problems I worry that I will end up with big issues that I will not recover from and leave my kids. 

Thankfully we had a snow day today so I was able to recover and feeling fine. God help me!

Oh well...guess it is time for another colonoscopy!

How I Handle Stress In My Life And How It Can Help You Too

 

I am not so self important to think this is the only way there is to handle anything. I know only what works for me and maybe it will be what works for you too!

Today I was extremely angry at work. Something happened that made me angry! So angry! I am not someone who gets angry so if I am pissed, it has to be something big! I was down right pissed feeling completely disrespected and confused. Unsure as to why someone would go out of their way to make things difficult.  Instead of being pissed and talking or spreading the gossip around I went straight to my boss to discuss it openly and honestly in a very, I hope,  relaxed manner.  I am a firm believer in talking to the person who can fix things or can make a difference. Whenever a co-worker complains to me over work, I always tell them to talk to the boss. I cannot help, if you want real changes go to your boss or in other cases the source that can help you, sometimes that would be the person causing your stress. 

As I have got older I try to handle things that bother me head on. I see no reason to not discuss the unsaid. I do not want to waste time focusing on things I have no control over NOR do I want to try to make everyone happy. 

Stressors will always be there. Some big, some small.  Most of the time I can let stuff roll of my back, today was not one of those days. 

Feeling so angry that I couldn't even sit down while I ate lunch I decided that if I waited I would burst and it wouldn't be good, I decided to walk into my bosses office and just let it out. 

Thankfully she said all the things I needed to hear at that moment. She was calm, collected, understanding and made me feel like what I was saying mattered and was just. This doesn't mean she truly believes I am 100 percent right but she balanced my emotions enough that I could get through my day without feeling stressed or ready to confront the person who had a problem with me. 

When you are feeling stress. Make sure you understand why you are feeling it. Are you feeling it because you are embarrassed, guilty, disrespected? Does the other person fight fair? What is the agenda? Make sure you are not fighting back to belittle or be a step up. Try to understand where the other person is coming from, talk to the person, the source of your stress.  If you are not feeling better after talking to someone, anyone, regroup and figure out if you truly know why you are stressed. We are too old to say, I don't know why I am sad, upset, depressed or whatever. Deep down we all truly know. We may not be able to say it or sometimes even put it into words for others but we know! 

Do not allow yourself to be consumed by stress, you are worth peace and finding the outlet that allows you to release your negative thoughts is the most important thing you can do for yourself when feeling stress. 

Stress or anxiety effects us in so many ways. It not only makes us exhausted but also can contribute to help problems such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, headaches, insomnia and so much more. 

With everything we are all dealing with these days the last thing you need is more stress. Do not go it alone. I have always found that talking it over is truly the best thing and today confirms this! 

If you need to talk, talk. There will always be someone willing to listen and if you can't I am here too! I may not be able to help but sometimes just getting it off your chest makes all the difference.

Peace be with you!