Stress

Stress is a core cause of most chronic illnesses. Stress creates leaky gut, and it wreaks havoc on all our major organs. To return to health after getting autoimmune disease several years ago, I had to get my stress under control. When I got sick, everything came to a screeching halt. My cortisol was so … Continue reading Stress

He took my breath away and left me gasping for air

Some years ago, after a heartbreak, a well-meaning friend encouraged me to get out "there" again and to start dating.  To help me with a swift kick, she set me up on a blind date. It started off simple enough.  It was a good thing, right?  He was handsome and accomplished and came to pick … Continue reading He took my breath away and left me gasping for air