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February 7, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

We had nasty storms come through here yesterday, and a possible tornado. It caught me totally off guard as I was just expecting rain. The alert came over my phone about dinner time. When these storms come though I really need to pay attention so being online is not suitable. We had some limbs down […]

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herb of the month, this week’s food challenge and gift idea #2

December 1, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

If you have been following along then you know each month I am picking a new herb to try for the whole month. I tend to always cook with onions, garlic, salt and pepper. For October it was Turmeric. I really like Turmeric on meat. For November it was Rosemary. If you are serious about […]

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What the Fructose!

August 14, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

If you read this blog then you know I have had my own struggles with weight loss especially since reaching menopause. You also know I promote organic foods, when possible, and decreasing sugar. So, if you read my post from the other day about sugar being addicting then you got a good feel for the […]

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Making A CKD Meal Plan In A Food Shortage

March 23, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

First, it was toilet paper and all paper products selling out. Now people are hoarding fresh meat and frozen veggies. I have seen people also buying whole carts of canned foods. Thank goodness some stores are starting to put limits on the number of items that can be bought. But not all stores are doing […]

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What is the Difference Between Sanitizing and Disinfecting? Plus, What My Family Meal Plan Looks Like for This Week.

March 9, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Happy Monday! Unless you have been living under a rock you know that there is a lot of talk about this Novel Covid-19 virus. I am paying particular attention because I work in the Health Care field, and I have CKD. It is super important to me to keep me, my family and my patients […]

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Tips on Tuesday: Learn To Wash Your Hands the Right Way

March 3, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

If you have a chronic illness, like me, then the doctors on the news are giving you no comfort when they say old people and people with underlying chronic illnesses are the ones getting the most serious illness from this new virus in the news. That brings me no peace of mind, love, kindness or […]

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Tips on Tuesday: Boil Foods to Reduce Phosphorus Levels

February 18, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Updated 2/23/2021 I have been researching Phosphorus since I was diagnosed with CKD in 2017. Phosphorus levels in foods are not required on food labels and are very often difficult to know which foods it is high or low. Below I will give some tips, and the source so you can read the whole article, […]

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Foodie Friday: Superbowl Meatballs

January 31, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

In case you haven’t heard there is a big football game this Sunday. I have to work and it figures because it is a really good game this year. If you have Diabetes, CKD or any chronic illness, then you know how hard going to parties can be. If you are having a party or […]

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Mindful Monday: Mindful Eating

October 28, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

If the definition of Mindfulness is focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, then Mindful Eating is focusing one’s awareness on what one is eating in the present moment. That is a basic definition. There is a lot to Mindful Eating. But, it starts with accepting and loving yourself first. Then as one works through […]

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Health Buddy Melissa Updates

October 14, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Welcome! I am happy you are here. I have a lot of new updates to bring up. So, let us get right to it. My education in Health Coaching has grown. I completed Guided Imagery, Herbalism, and Aromatherapy certification courses. You will now be seeing information about those things. I did not finish the Meditation […]

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National kidney month: Better food choices March 4, 2021
March is National Kidney Month and each Thursday I will be sharing some older posts to help you make better food choices to prevent Kidney Disease and may also slow the progression of Kidney Disease. If you read my post from Monday then you know I have gotten back to stage 2 and I am [...]
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my thoughts on the dash diet March 2, 2021
Happy Healthy Tuesday! It is cold and dreary here again in the Sunshine State. Today I want to talk about the DASH Diet. I will give my pros and cons. First the pros, and most of it is positive. The DASH Diet which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. I believe it was created [...]
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My very exciting kidney update! March 1, 2021
Happy Monday! What do you think of my new logo, and color scheme? I think I need a brighter more colorful one, too, especially for social media. If you read this blog, then you already know I have had CKD since 20`17. You would also know that it has been my goal to get back [...]
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my experience with the covid vaccine #2 February 26, 2021
Happy Friday! I did not get much done since Wednesday, because I got the second dose of my Moderna Covid vaccine. They actually wanted to schedule me to have it today, but I requested to do it Wednesday, because I have to work tomorrow. Boy am I glad I did it Wednesday. I am totally [...]
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Wellness wednesday quote for the day February 24, 2021
Welcome back! I hope your Wednesday is seeing you well. I have to get my second dose of the Moderna Covid vaccine today, and I have no idea if I will be functioning tomorrow. Going from experience of others who got the second dose I can expect to be quite sleepy. I will be seeing [...]
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healthy tip Tuesday: Drink 2 cups of water to lose weight! February 23, 2021
OMG it sounds too good to be true! Right? Well it apparently is true. If you create a habit of drinking 2 cups of water before each meal, you will help yourself lose weight. Of course you still have to eat less food also. I mean water is not a miracle worker. There are studies [...]
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The art of saying no! February 21, 2021
Welcome back to another episode of Self Care Sunday. I hope everyone is doing well. I have been busy updating old posts, figuring out how to use Mailchimp effectively, creating new content and new Coaching Plans. How many of you are people pleasers? You just can’t say no. You leave yourself over worked, over stressed, [...]
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It’s Your heart Attack! Dealing with difficult people February 18, 2021
Welcome to Thinking on Thursday! As I complete my Mindfulness Certification it becomes more clear that the only way to deal with difficult people is to control our own responses. There are difficult people everywhere. I would say in the work environment is where you would encounter difficult people the most. But, it can also [...]
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potassium and kidney disease February 16, 2021
Below is a webinar from the AKF on the topic of Potassium and Kidney Disease. Not all kidney patients have issues with potassium, but a lot do. Knowing how to monitor your diet for Potassium intake is vitally important. Disclaimer
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portion distortion: Hot dogs February 15, 2021
Welcome back! Last week was a kind of weird week and I am hoping to be way more productive this week. If you read here often, you know I focus a lot on healthier eating habits. Hot dogs are one of the top ten food items in America. We love our hot dogs! I am [...]
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