~The Limping Goddess~

I am the... Limping Goddess:She-Who-Survives. Though limping and calloused, are the lotus feet of She-Who-Survives. I don't take walking for granted & one day I will not have to use this cane. That will be ☺♪☼♪♥....slowly getting there after 16 wks post LTHR. Looking back I have come a long way from not being able to move my leg & being in sooo much pain to being the "Limping Goddess". Thanks for Kat another Hip Chick for giving me a tip on helping me walk. Heel, toe step while squeezing the butt cheek. It's amazing that such a small thing could really help.

I'm looking forward to the Summer, sand between my toes, riding my bike, Belly Dancing, Poi Spinning, swimming, and the warm weather. This snow & rain has been tough with recouping but it has been very pretty. This is the most snow that we have ever gotten up here in the Sierra Foothills.

Pilates has been another good friend. It has been very helpful to my recovery. I have tons of work out dvd's, stretch bands, yoga mats etc. I just need a stationary bike. I can't wait to start doing Yoga, again. I think I started to soon a few weeks back & hurt my good knee.

I'm starting to get more flexible & it feels great. I can almost sit indian-style. It is so very exciting to sit that way. I know I keep saying it, but it has been 30 yrs since I've been able to do that.

Hip Hip Hooray to a girl that never gives up.

I'm One Hip Chick!

Dentist- after a THR

Soooo...I must say, I Really, Do Not, like to take anti-biotics : meaning "Anti- Life",but at this point, I will do it to insure that I don't get an infection in my new hip. Along with taking my Mushrooms & Pro-Biotics: "For-Life" for immunity.



I was informed that whenever I go to the dentist for the next 2 yrs, I have to pre-medicate myself with Anti-biotics. My Ortho. Dr's office said that I needed to get my meds from my Dentist, but since this was the 1st time at this Dentist, I had to get them from my regular Dr.



I don't like taking these (to me) nasty Anti-Life, Anti-Flora pills. Don't get me wrong. I honor all Allopathic medicine that is why I'm taking them. For me, I combine both Allopathic & Natural Healing to balance the effects of what the Allopathic medicine has done.



Anti-biotics kill all bacteria, both bad & good. Along with severly diminishing our intestinal flora.



I always add Pro-biotics to my diet on a daily basis, but even more so when I have taken anti-biotics. Probiotics feed the beneficial bacteria we already have in the GI tract.



I love to get my medicine through my food: Organic Yogurt ( no sugar), Kefir & Kombucha drink. Along with probiotic supplements of several strains of Bifido & Lactobacillus.



*WE MUST TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR OWN

HEALTH* THESE ARE REMEDIES THAT I TRUST, BELIEVE IN &

WHAT WORKS FOR ME*



Our food is our pharmacy. The Oceans are our healers. Our very breathing can bring us real health. These things are truly healthy healing.They don't need pages of warnings and list of dangers. Everyone can use them. Linda Page N.D.,Ph.D

Holy Cannoli

Well, it has been awhile. More computer issues & I'm embarrassed to mention, feeling down. I've been looking at my body, face & hair changing... gaining weight because I can't exercise or at least not enough. My muscles in my legs have atrophied & my left glut has deflated. My face is looking old, tired and saggy. My grey hair is coming to the forefront.

What is a girl to do!?!?... be thankful that we are now in Spring to enjoy the beautiful blooms that are starting to peak there lil' heads out for adoration. The Wonderland of Colour...Don't you just love the shift of energy that Spring sends under our feet.

It's time to pamper myself more, which I'm really good at doing. I'm going to give myself a footbath & a pedicure with the new OPI- Absolutely Alice. http://http://iceomaticsnails.blogspot.com/2009/12/off-with-her-head-absolutely-alice-opi.html
I need some sparkles!

DIY

Well, my right knee is starting to feel better. It has been 5 days...whatta bummer.

I've been wanting to make so many things. So I made a list of the items that I was going to make today. The hardest part is making a label for my products. I know what I want, but I can't draw and I don't know a thing about computer graphics. Where do I start, Who do I even ask? I've been spending so much time on the idea of not having a label that I haven't made anything. Soooo, I decided that I am doing things backwards. Make...Make...Make & the universe will bring, bring,bring. I will have a beautiful label for my beautiful products.


Universe! Thank You! for sending me the label/graphic fairies...

Set Back! errrr

Last Sunday I did a little too much. I decided to go thrifting for several hours( I should have stopped there) and then went to Target for a few items. By the time I got home my right knee (the good one) was sore & painful to the touch. I woke up the next morning in pain. I could hardly walk to the bathroom & was crying in agony. It has now been 4 days & still using the walker and now my left hip is killing me for taking the weight off my good knee. I had to use the wheelchair to get around for my Dr's appt. yesterday.

What a bummer...

Point being, slowing, slowing move forward. You can set yourself back & it sucks to start all over, again. I read this over & over again on other blogs. I guess we all do it at some point. Sheesh!


Happy Healing to me!

Green friends on the walk

Mugwort-Artemisia is my totem herb. She is such a good friend...slowly she is waking from her winter slumber and feeling the shift of spring deep beneath the earth.Being a March baby I, too, feel this spring energy under my feet. I will soon be able to enjoy her pungent leaves in my homemade dream pillows and cramp oil.

Artemisia has so many wonderful uses.

Medicinal Uses: nervine,digestion, liver cleansing,pre-menstrual issues & Moxa sticks to name a few.

Magical Uses: to encourage... psychic dreams, clairvoyance, astral projections, provide safe travels & strength.

Miner's Lettuce: the bottom picture.

The Gold Miners -49ers didn't have much in the way of fresh produce & used the surrounding plants. Hence, the name Miner's Lettuce. I love the history of this gold mining area in the Sierra Foothills and feel very blessed to be part of it.

You can add this lovely succulent plant to your salads & taste of bit of spring in every bite.

pets on the walk

I always feel like the Pied Piper when going for a walk...I love how all the animals want to come along.