The AIP or (AutoImmune Protocol) diet aims to reduce inflammation, pain, and other symptoms caused by autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Let’s get this straight: the AIP diet isn’t a traditional…
What is the AIP Diet? + Meal Plan
What is Graves’ Disease?
Graves’ disease….Have you ever heard of it? I hadn’t either until about a month ago. A Medical Rollercoaster It feels like so much has happened since my last blog post — which explains my delay in writing! A couple months…
How to Navigate School and Chronic Illness (K-8)
Looking back, I can remember so clearly the times students, parents, and even teachers would single me out in school. A parent once told me in the 4th grade I needed to run around the field and play with all…
What is Fibromyalgia?
According to the CDC, Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition causing widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances, fatigue, memory, and mental distress. Individuals with this condition are often more sensitive to pain as opposed to someone without. As a person with Fibromyalgia,…
The Best At Home Workouts I Use to Stay Fit
I’ll admit, there’s way more days where I ~don’t~ workout than days that I do. Often times my swollen feet, achey hips, or weak hands make physical activity incredibly difficult. But for the days I am feeling good, I make…
How Did My Disability Lead Me to Becoming an Actress?
My mom introduced me to the entertainment industry when I was 3 where I grew up working on several print ads and commercials. As a kid, instead of getting dropped off at soccer practice after school, my mom drove me…