Normal Doesn’t Mean Optimal

I still have a list of stubborn, seemingly mercurial and unpredictable symptoms I manage (or don't) every day.

Seattle Updates: Body, Mind and the Blue Dot

The season has shifted to what locals refer to as, "the most gorgeous time of the year. You moved here at the best time!" The sun rises at 5:30 am and it's not fully set until close to 9:30 pm. Here's what's happening. HAIR UPDATE:  I chopped off my hair. I'm a pixie girl at the moment …

Endorphin Enthusiasm

Since going off of my Hyperthyroid medication last week, I have been ready, waiting for something to change. My doctor told me within three to four days I’d feel a difference in my “energy and metabolism”. I was timing it. Waiting. Magically between Thursday afternoon and Monday afternoon I was sure I would feel a …

Schizothyroidism

Yesterday, I had an appointment with my endocrinologist to discuss my recent blood work - a 6-week check in.  Because the blood was drawn last week, I saw the numbers in my online chart 36 hours before I met with my doc. Believe this when I tell you - I was waiting for those numbers …

How are you feeling?

I get asked this a lot now. I know it comes from a good place but the real answer is, I don't know how I feel. And I don't want to explain what that means when I say it. From the outside, I suppose I look fine, like nothing is wrong, tired at worst. From …

Acupuncture and Then Some

Today, I had my first acupuncture appointment. Well, not truly my first, as I've done it many times. But, my first appointment with a purpose. The previous visits were just because I wanted to give it a whirl for this or that, but wasn't serious about maintaining it as a part of my wellness.  This …

Everyday I’m Hustlin’

Last night I went to a holiday party at the yoga studio where I teach, Lyons Den Power Yoga.  [picture below] Well, I currently do not teach there, because the heat and intensity of the practice isn't good for me or my thyroid at this time. Looking back on this year, I remember (many) moments …

When I Discovered My Hyperthyroidism

I was recently diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism, caused by Graves' Disease, an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid and makes it go bananas.  My thyroid has been in hyperdrive for at least eight months.