I seem to be having a bit of a flare up at the moment. It's been coming on gradually over the last couple weeks, but I've been trying to talk myself out of it. (Meaning telling myself it's all in my head.) But I had a chiropractor appointment today, and he confirmed a few things are off right now, so it's back to watching my diet more closely and making sure I am supporting my body they way it needs to function optimally.
For me, this means eating "Paleo" as much as possible, and cutting back on my treadmill cardio workouts, and incorporating more stress reducers; Epsom salt baths, yoga, deep breathing, prayer & Bible reading reading, quiet time, and less time on my smartphone/social media.
My symptoms are definitely familiar: intermittent pain in my abdomen, (especially gallbladder area), fatigue and not feeling great in the morning, and moodiness/having a hard time dealing with stress. I've also had some heartburn/reflux, slight nausea, some heart palpitations/fluttering, and some tension headaches. There's also been this feeling of being on the verge of anxiety, but having dealt with that many times before, I am able for the most part to keep my brain from actually engaging in it. But it does scare me sometimes...
It's not too bad at this point, but I know that I need to make some shifts in my personal care. And that's ok. My wellness journey has taught me to be more flexible when I need to be, and so even though I was loving the way the working out and not worrying about eating dessert was making me feel emotionally, it seems that my body is physically not loving it, so it's time to find something my whole body will love. I have often noticed flare-ups after incorporating more intense cardio into my routine, seems my adrenals just really don't prefer it.
If we want to truly thrive, we need to have a holistic approach; emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual balance.
So much of my health has depended on my spiritual and emotional state... We need to be right with God and we need to understand that His plan for us is good. We need to let go of things that we should not be carrying. We need to trust Him and we need to confess our sins. And we need to remember that His grace is sufficient to forgive and renew us over and over again. And by sufficient I do not mean there is merely enough, I mean that there is so much it will never run out. So rest in that knowledge.
And forgive yourself. Let go of the yesterdays. We cannot really go backwards, so let go of that fear too. Remember, as God does, that you are human and imperfect, and that in Christ we are already forgiven and free. Hallelujah, what a Saviour.💙
I can feel that what is going on with me right now is more of a physical imbalance, though it does affect my emotions, so that is why I am choosing to "treat" it this way. Pay attention to what your body is telling you and be flexible. The specifics of what is good for us personally changes often; diet, sleep, exercise, interaction... Ignore the rules and find what suits you. Yes it gets annoying and exhausting sometimes, but when you reach that good balance, it is all worth it.
So keep trying. Keep going. Keep trusting and praying.
There is always something to be thankful for, always something to look forward to, and always Someone who cares.💟
For me, this means eating "Paleo" as much as possible, and cutting back on my treadmill cardio workouts, and incorporating more stress reducers; Epsom salt baths, yoga, deep breathing, prayer & Bible reading reading, quiet time, and less time on my smartphone/social media.
My symptoms are definitely familiar: intermittent pain in my abdomen, (especially gallbladder area), fatigue and not feeling great in the morning, and moodiness/having a hard time dealing with stress. I've also had some heartburn/reflux, slight nausea, some heart palpitations/fluttering, and some tension headaches. There's also been this feeling of being on the verge of anxiety, but having dealt with that many times before, I am able for the most part to keep my brain from actually engaging in it. But it does scare me sometimes...
It's not too bad at this point, but I know that I need to make some shifts in my personal care. And that's ok. My wellness journey has taught me to be more flexible when I need to be, and so even though I was loving the way the working out and not worrying about eating dessert was making me feel emotionally, it seems that my body is physically not loving it, so it's time to find something my whole body will love. I have often noticed flare-ups after incorporating more intense cardio into my routine, seems my adrenals just really don't prefer it.
If we want to truly thrive, we need to have a holistic approach; emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual balance.
So much of my health has depended on my spiritual and emotional state... We need to be right with God and we need to understand that His plan for us is good. We need to let go of things that we should not be carrying. We need to trust Him and we need to confess our sins. And we need to remember that His grace is sufficient to forgive and renew us over and over again. And by sufficient I do not mean there is merely enough, I mean that there is so much it will never run out. So rest in that knowledge.
And forgive yourself. Let go of the yesterdays. We cannot really go backwards, so let go of that fear too. Remember, as God does, that you are human and imperfect, and that in Christ we are already forgiven and free. Hallelujah, what a Saviour.💙
I can feel that what is going on with me right now is more of a physical imbalance, though it does affect my emotions, so that is why I am choosing to "treat" it this way. Pay attention to what your body is telling you and be flexible. The specifics of what is good for us personally changes often; diet, sleep, exercise, interaction... Ignore the rules and find what suits you. Yes it gets annoying and exhausting sometimes, but when you reach that good balance, it is all worth it.
So keep trying. Keep going. Keep trusting and praying.
There is always something to be thankful for, always something to look forward to, and always Someone who cares.💟
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