My New Years Resolution: Choosing Happiness

  Every year I make resolutions I never keep.  Then I get frustrated with myself because of my lack of discipline.  So after this past year and all the changes I hope to come this year I have decided to choose happiness in whatever situation I am in.  I honestly feel we are all in control of our own happiness even if the circumstances are not good.  I fully believe happiness is a chose more than it is a feeling.  So this year I am committed to choosing happiness in every situation.
   What is your New Years resolution?

Acetaminophen Dependency

  Never thought I would reach a point where my body would become dependent on acetaminophen, but it has.  I have been taking it every day for 2 months.  I didn't think there was anything wrong with that.  I had a c-section, and now I deal with a horrible toothache.  I've started grinding my teeth at night that only adds to my toothache.  Yes, I should just go to the dentist.  But...I have 3 kids, no sitter, and the closest in network dentist is 30 miles away.  Not an option right this moment.

  I am not taking much a day.  Not even a full pill.  But I realized there was a problem when I tried not to take it and consistently got horrible headaches on those days.  Sadly, all I'd initially found to counteract this was ibuprofen, which I can not take while breast-feeding.  I finally had a breaking point today that made me realize I need to do something and I need to do it now.  I started to feel a panic attack set in at the thought of taking away those pills.  That is when I realized I need to detox my body from this and do it now.
  So here is what I found.  Large intakes of Vitamin C will counteract what the acetaminophen does in the liver.  Rose hip has the highest amount of Vitamin C according to what I found researching.  So tomorrow I plan to find a rose hip tea of some sort.   I will post more on how I feel after about a week.

 

My Gallon Water Challenge Update

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I haven't been keeping up on this mainly because I found doing it daily would be kind of boring after a while.  So here how its going so far.  I've not been doing as well as I had been.  I'm still drinking more water then I normally would but not as much as I feel I should be.  I feel the difference too!  I've been dealing with headaches and RLS again.  It's motivation to help me push it that is for sure.  I hope to make this a lifestyle change and not just a temporary experiment.  Once you really feel the difference in your body it makes it hard to justify not doing it.  Have any of you switch to just drinking water?  How'd you stick to it?

  Hope to see you back here soon!

           Christi

I Won't Vaccinate Anymore & Here's Why...

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**Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor or certified in anything.  This is just simply my momma opinion and some things I believe to be facts.  In no way, shape or form am I telling you to make the same choices I am.  I have done extensive research, and would recommend you do the same before making any changes.  I know this is a highly disputed topic but I ask that any comments made be respectful of those who make different choices then you.  Thank you.

  My 4-year-old, fully vaccinated.  My 20 month old,  up to 6 months.  At the time I chose to be uninformed.  I took what I was told as truth.  Plus, I thought, from the way the nurses acted that vaccinating your child was the law.  I've come a long way since then.  I remember my little baby's leg swelling and being red-hot after her shots.  My oldest didn't react that way (that I remembered).  I never wanted to do that to her again.  So off to Google I went.  And I found out all that I could.  I mostly stuck to reading natural lifestyle blogs.   After reading how much money played into all this I no longer trusted some other sources, I felt they had a reason to be biased.  A fellow momma, I didn't believe would make money off going against the grain and telling me her opinions and views.  No affiliate money there to gain.  I was overwhelmed, and angry. I was angry because I felt like what I had just dug and pried to find for weeks should be common knowledge.  Money controls a lot more than we'd all like to admit.

  So, here it is.  I will not vaccinate anymore because I believe it is poison.  I think that vaccines are directly linked to the rise in Alzheimer's and ADHD.  There are studies showing the near elimination of SID in a foreign country when they outlawed vaccines until they age of two (seriously, just Google).  I don't believe in herd immunity, either.  Thankfully, here in Ohio, we can still use religious exemption.  Plus, I have the privilege of having a holistic physician here where I live if I'd ever need a medical exemption.  I've done so much research on this that I am 100% confident in what I've chosen to do for my family. I could link to 100 different things to reinforce my choices, but I won't. Everyone is different and that is OKAY!  Eventually I plan to do a post on the difference in my vaccinated child vs my vaccinated, so keep an eye for that one in the next year or so.

  If you have any questions feel free to email me or comment.

Hope to see you back here soon!

         Christi

The Current Health Hype

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  We see it everyday.  Pinterest, news, magazines, blogs, it is everywhere. I'm talking about the health hype.  Every thing is a miracle according to articles.  Don't get me wrong, I was one of those obsessed fools trying to soak up all I could from dear ole' Dr.Oz.  And you know what, I wasn't any healthier, I was overwhelmed.  So, I took a step back to breathe.  And I decided, it is too much.  Right now everything is a miracle herb or something along those lines.  I say bologna.  I do think the things that are being pushed right now do have some good benefits for our bodies.  But what I don't think we take into account are those promoting these items are trying to make money (there are blogs I follow who I do trust their experience with certain things).  So all I'm saying is to not get overwhelmed like I did.  If you want to try something, do some research.  Some of the best information I've found on different things, like fish oil for example, have come from all natural moms who give an account of how they've seen a difference in their children and themselves.  I will take their information more to heart then anything I find on WebMD (I'm completely anti-pharmaceutical).  They, or so I believe, have nothing to gain for sharing this information other then they are just like me and trying to get that information out there.   Because much like most people at one point I chose to be uninformed and to just take what I was told by a doctor as absolute truths.  I've come a long way since then.  And here I am, sharing information in hopes to inform those who want to be or become informed.
   All I'm trying to say is there is so much out there that is good for you, and a whole lot more that is bad.  But just remember not everything will do all that some promise it to do.  Also, everyone's body is different.  What works for me may not work for you.   That is all.
  Have you had any issues with some of the current hype going around?  Have you had any success trying something?  I would love you hear from you on this!

Hope to see you back here soon!

  Christi

Gallon Water Challenge Day 2

Day 2:

  So, I realized I didn't really think the timing of these posts completely through.  I blog during the day while my girls are napping and having downtime.  Therefore, I will only be partly through the day I am blogging on.  My apologies.  Please excuse this pregnant mom's frazzled brain.

  Good news to report though!  I did not, repeat, did NOT deal with RLS or Charley horses in my legs yesterday!  I'm still in shock.  Bad news,  I didn't get in a full gallon.  I managed to drink right around 90 oz.  More then I've ever drank in one day for sure!  So, I still feel good about what I did do.

  Today however is not going as well as yesterday.  I haven't even finished my first 32 oz cup.  By this time yesterday I was already on my second cup.  I'd like to blame it on the fact that I woke up absolutely physically exhausted.  But, I can't.  I just kept putting off filling my cup up and getting started.  I'm pushing through to get caught backup.  Surprisingly, I am not running to the bathroom constantly like I feared I would.  Maybe because I already go more then normal right now?  Either way, I'm grateful.  I was afraid I'd never get to leave the bathroom.

  Speaking of bathrooms, I better hurry off and get mine cleaned while I can.

  Hope to see you back here soon!

 Christi

My Gallon Water Challenge

Day 1:

   Some of you may have seen posts on your Facebook about people about taking the gallon water challenge.  No,  I wasn't challenged, but after this weekend I decided it could be the best thing for my pregnant body right now.  I've  been dealing with RLS and Charley horses like clock work every night.  I can almost pinpoint the time they're going to start.  I have been taking a 250 mg supplement of magnesium for 2 weeks now, and I still get them.  Don't get me wrong the supplement does help.  I would just rather it not start at all.  Now remember, every is different.  I know there are other deficiencies that are suppose to be linked to the symptoms I'm having.  BUT! I know my body and I know I do not drink nearly enough water (I don't like water to be honest).  You can't argue with all these potential benefits though!

  

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Water, water and more water.  This is the main thing I come across when reading fit mommy blogs or just healthy natural blogs.  So I've decided to jump on board.  It is so easy to read about all the benefits of water, but it takes a whole lot more to apply it to your daily routine.  My challenge to myself is to drink a gallon of water, everyday, for 30 days.  

  My intention in writing this is to document how I feel each day and hopefuly keep myself motivated.  Maybe I'll even motivate others along the way too.  So, if you're curious, stop back every day to see how I'm doing and feeling with this challenge.  IF you're interested in doing this but just seem overwhelmed by a gallon try starting small and build up.  It's recommended to drink half your body weight in ounces daily    (140 lbs./ 2 = 70 oz.)

  Have any of you done this challenge?  Did you notice any differences?

  Hope to see you back here soon!

           Christi