My Battle With Autoimmune Disease

My mom was the most energetic, full of life, fun loving and active person I know (that is next to my grandma – her mother).  She was always on the go.  She loved to  laugh, loved to cook, and bake.  She also loved to party, travel and get out and about. She just loved life. She especially loved…

World Lupus Day

It has been a while since I posted anything on this blog. I debated wether to share or not. I decided to use my voice and experience to share for awareness purposes only. Lupus is a serious condition that can be extremely debilitating. It is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, joints and kidneys….

World Lupus Day

It has been a while since I posted anything on this blog. I debated wether to share or not. I decided to use my voice and experience to share for awareness purposes only. Lupus is a serious condition that can be extremely debilitating. It is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, joints and kidneys….

My Normal

Originally posted on SWAisms:
Sleepless nights You toss You turn Your body Aches Pain radiates from the top of your legs to the bottom of your? feet Prickly prickles in your arm Neck Itches Fingers go stiff and numb Stomach growls….loudly … randomly Hair is dry and brittle and falling out Nails – chip, ?…

High Cholesterol

What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance  manufactured in the liver and distributed by the blood throughout the body. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs on its own. Additional cholesterol comes from animals and is called dietary cholesterol.  That cholesterol is high in saturated and trans fat which can elevate cholesterol levels…

Eucalyptus

History Eucalyptus, also known as mallee , iron back, stingy bark, blue gum tree, and Australian fever tree. It is the main food of the Koala.  It is indigenous to Australia and is now cultivated in many countries.  The tree has been naturalized in many areas around the world such as Algeria, Brazil, France, Spain and India, …

The Miracle Plant – Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is popularly known by many cultures  as a versatile natural remedy.  This miracle plant has been a “go to” cure for many ailments for thousands of years. In my parent’s native land of Jamaica , it is often called “Sinkle bible” or “Single Bible” Other common names of Aloe Vera include Chinese Aloe, Indian Aloe,…