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2-21-01 Busy Week- worked last Saturday- But had off for President’s Day. Am So lucky. It’s just Rosemary, Rick and I again- and Rosemary is in Calif. this week- so it’s just me and Rick- and it’s been BUSY!! So I am beat, but 10 -11 hr days just prove I can still do it. I stopped by Burtons.s Wellness yesterday to stock up on more Barley and Floressence. John said it was ok to get back on the Floressense full time as it seems to keep my allergies under control and the herbs are helpful anyway! I felt better when I was doing that regularly. I have been VERY uncomfortable under my arm, next to and up my chest and breast. It hurts and is Very tender and feels conjested. I was afraid it was spreading- but it didn’t have the feel of the lumps, just “conjested” and tender to the touch(plus hurts like hell when agitated by work- lifting and raising and swinging things to that side) . ANYWAY- John reassured me that it was ok- that was the lymph glands doing their job- and that they were were working overtime to pump the dead cells and stuff out- so naturally they would be swollen and tender. I already knew that was the reason for the low grade fever and the sweats ( our skin is one of our largest eliminator organs- and sweating gets rid of LOTS of toxins!). That’s why I hold off on any fever reducers/ pain killers,ie..White Willow, aspirin, advil, etc. I know the sweating is a Good thing- so I’ll get through the pain. I realize that alcohol kills the pain to a point- but it just puts more stress on my body to flush . Am going to have to look into some other natural ways to ease the pain til this fight gets over. I have taken to wearing a snug t-shirt or other knit garment with a sweater or flannel shirt over it - sans bra. I am Much more comfortable and it doesn’t put pressure on the glands and allows them to circulate/work freely. So much for the vanity of a push ‘em up! But it has relieved my mind and now I don’t feel so Down about fighting a lost cause. I also realize that the mental state has a lot to do with this whole thing and half the battle is that. BUT- if you get up in the AM and your name ain’t in the Obits- you don’t have much choice other than to get your feets moving, and go to work. It would be nice just to have a few days away, with no commotion , obligation or anything- just to veg- and allow myself to heal itself, but, if dreams were pennies, I’d be a wealthy woman. So I guess I’ll have to settle for fighting a war- and maybe I’ll win. I have the best ammo available- all from Mother Earth! |