photo credit - Imaginative Conservative Taking a Step Taking a step together is more effective than taking a knee in silence. It’s not about the veterans, freedom of speech, the NFL, or the president. It’s about relationships, and the individuals who make up this nation. We need to focus on how to produce unity, and truly be the “U.S.” that we should be. It’s about going BEYOND a display of … [Read more...] about Taking a Step
Lessons from Grandma
***My Grandma Pearl Reese passed away on July 18, 2017. This blog article is dedicated to her, as well as my grandmother-in-law, Liz Aaron. Liz just turned 90 years old in August. God bless them both; I have been so fortunate to have them and my late Grandma Nelly (maternal) in my life.*** Every August since I can remember, my Grandma Reese (paternal) would come up to Pennsylvania from … [Read more...] about Lessons from Grandma
The Best Time of Your Life
“Why are you nervous? There’s nothing to be nervous about,” my dad said to me softly as he caressed my cheek. It was the last day of summer, and I was entering fifth grade. I was dreading going back to school. Tears were forming in my eyes. It was the first year to switch classes during the day, and I was worried about it. “You’re going to be fine. Your teachers will help you, and after a couple … [Read more...] about The Best Time of Your Life
Postpartum Thyroiditis
Postpartum thyroiditis affects millions of women, and they don't realize it. It's hard to believe that my daughter is one month old already. The past four weeks have felt like several months. I have a four year-old son, so it's been a while since I've had a newborn. It's definitely been a shock to my system. Additionally, my baby girl is a much different baby than my son was. She's more fussy, … [Read more...] about Postpartum Thyroiditis
Use Food Cravings to Your Benefit
Cravings Communicate What Your Body Needs The number one thing that I have learned from having hypothyroidism and hormonal imbalance is that we have become removed from trusting our bodies. We aren't aware of the many messages that our bodies are giving us. Most of all, we don't have a clear understanding of what they even mean. My thyroid and hormonal issues were sirens to me. Furthermore, this … [Read more...] about Use Food Cravings to Your Benefit
It’s Good to Get Sick
There's a mysterious disorder that affects roughly 20 million Americans and they don't know it: thyroid disease. If you've struggled with fertility, hormones, energy level, or overall health, you may have a thyroid condition. More specifically, 90% of all thyroid disorders are hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid gland is under active, which means it's not producing or secreting … [Read more...] about It’s Good to Get Sick
