I wanted to thank my coworker Larry. I walked in to work today feeling low because of no change. Larry looked at me (hadn't seen him in 2 weeks) and said "damn Katie. You look great. Your ass is so much smaller." ha ha ha. Thanks???
So for those of you who don't know me, I have been fighting CHRONIC strep throat since I was 8. I'm talking 5 times a year or more. This year alone I have had it non-stop since March. I have been on 4 rounds of anti-biotics with no avail. This week I had another swab done and I was negative for Strep-A. It is finally gone (for now). And for those of you wondering - yes I still have my tonsils and no getting them removed won't make any difference now.
I took to the internet to figure out a way to boost my immune system. Right now I am on a daily supplement from Nurti-lite, my sister-in-law sells, called Women's Pack. You can buy it from her on this link. It is a small packet that comes with a multi-vitamin, cal-mag D, ocean essentials (omega oils) and a "Shine" with vitamin C and biotin. I love it. I am also taking echinacea with rosehips, garlic, another vitamin C and vitamin D. Hopefully the combination of all these "immune boosters" does something.
I purchased a powder form of spirunlina to add to my juices and smoothies. Let me tell you - opening the bottle it reeked like my newt's water. (I have one named Papa Mustafa at work). It's definitely algae. The best part was once it was mixed with my juice I couldn't even taste it.
Hey Katie! No need to fret about the weight. What's most important is that you are doing your best to live healthily and learn about your body and how to be well. Besides it's how your clothes fit & how you feel that counts! :)
ReplyDeleteOne side note I wanted to offer to you regarding supplements. Be careful about how many vitamins you are taking with the extra C's and D's. One thing I learned recently from my doctor and acupuncturist is that people often mistake that more vitamins & supplements = better immunity but that isn't the case. In fact, it is only ok to overtake some vitamins (such as B) because whatever your body doesn't need/absorb will just get flushed out as expensive urine but with other vitamins & minerals, overstock can get stored in your organ system and actually cause havoc in the long run because your system is forced to work harder. The best way to find out if you are deficient in anything is through your blood work results and reviewing them with a health practitioner that you are comfortable with. My doctor cousin offered me this piece of advice recently and it was "if you're going to supplement, take vitamins b & d and an immunity booster like echinacea or ginseng if you must. Everything else you should get from your diet"
One other supplement that I would highly suggest is a good probiotic. Not only does it keep your intestinal tract healthy but it also helps to boost your immune system.
Anyhow, keep up the health efforts & be proud of what you've accomplished so far! xo. Andria
Love reading your posts!! and i would kill to be 144 lbs but just as Andria said - its not about the number its how you feel!! Love you cous and we need to do some work outs together - i will get a GLF pass for 3 days :)
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