If going vegan for health reasons is in your future, I would suggest you hunt up the recent major motion picture, Forks Over Knives. I haven’t seen it yet, but I watched the trailers on YouTube and read many, many reviews of it that were full of praise. I specifically remember that there is a woman in the movie, an older lady, who has been written off by her doctors but whom, I’m presuming, has a tale to tell about her health journey. It sounds to me like a movie like this might be just what you need to see at this point in your own journey.

Right now, right this minute, though, be good to yourself…take things one hour at a time, one day at a time. You deserve this and please know that our staff has you in their good thoughts.

Mim

I found your article when looking for how to make almond milk. I went off the milk long time ago, it just happened. I stopped liking its taste and smell. I am sure good natural milk smells nice, but the processed one is not worth our taxed money. Although I do not yet live such a good life as you did before illness visited you, I do have quite a similar aspiration as you. I love animals and the main reason why I chose to go off the meat some 13y ago was that I did not wanted to cause them harm, suffering. I chose that instinctively. Animals should be free, roaming the pastures, enjoying the life out in the wild. I am sure that if our world was unpoluted, it would do us and neither animal kingdom no harm to shoot few ducks for a tasty meal from time to time. At least they had a good life and taste o freedom, unless those locked in the cages, fed by humans which makes them think wrongly that humans are their friends. *** I wonder what to do with the hair colour. I cant stand grey hair, I am in my thirties and I ve got 50% grey. I must look into some worthwhile natural solution. When it comes to your Crohns illness, I have heard that good results are from drinking fresh aloe vera juice from the inner guts / the gel of the aloe vera leaf blended with fresh organic lenon juice and bit of organic honey. Also look up the book PH Miracle. I trust that there is a way out of the annoyance of the illnesses that you have. Keep your hope, do not stop searching! I keep my fingers and toes! crossed for you!! Gabriela.

I absolutely agree with the axiom that laughter is the best medicine. My mother has told me that I was her happiest, most contended baby. I have always so enjoyed the little things in life and my husband and I both take turns making one another giggle and chuckle about everyday events. Thanks for the reminder that holding onto my sense of humor is important. You have to be able to laugh, especially at your own predicament.

Sometimes, though, you have to get angry, too!

I will keep laughing, though.

It really is so good to hear from you, Donna. Thank you for the good wishes and for taking the time to say hello!

Mim

I’m so sorry to hear of your health problems. You’re post is most eloquently written. Your emotions and thoughts sing through. I hope you find an answer to get your inflammation down and live pain-free. One thing I wonder aloud for you, and I’ve recently wondered for myself as well, who also writes about “serious” toxic things, I wonder if your inflammation could decrease with more levity. I’m not underestimating the toxic effect of our world and your positive contribution shining a light but at the same time, I wonder. While it’s important to tackle the important toxic issues of our day, maybe being focused on them, especially for us sensitives isn’t healthy. I used to write more comedy, and laughed a lot while doing so. When I get upset about pollution (I’ve also been personally impacted), well, I question how much my getting upset and writing about it will make improvements in my health and yours. I feel angry when I write about the toxic injustice out there, which is why I’m thinking about writing less about such things.

Mim, I do wish you improved health ASAP, and much to look forward to.

Thanks for sharing your research, thoughts and personal experiences.

Best wishes,

Donna

“Mad enough to burst out in wellness”. I like that! It has a good sound to it. I’ll try to keep thinking along those lines, and join you in envisioning the people of the Earth turning their backs on the chemicals that are killing them.

Thank you for stopping by.
Mim