Tips

My front teeth are notoriously bad about having tartar and plaque build up between them.  Whenever I would go to the dentist, the hygienist would spend an inordinate amount of time trying to scrape away all that plaque and tartar. … Continue Reading…

Updates

I’ve made a few updates to the blog.  I don’t really have any new content to share for now, but there have been changes I’ve been wanting to make, particularly to the About page and to the sidebar on the main… Continue Reading…

Tips

While things can be read online by adjusting font sizes, contrast, etc., printed materials need to be handled differently. I have found a couple of ways to help me read print without overly straining my eyes or my brain, which… Continue Reading…

Tips

One treat I enjoy is Reese’s miniatures. They can easily satisfy a sweet tooth for just a few calories. They also come in handy for another reason. When I have trouble swallowing, they can save the day.

Information

For quite some time now, I’ve been buying and using canola oil for coating skillets and for recipes that call for oil. While extra virgin olive oil, and in some cases coconut oil, are seen as healthier choices, I’ve just… Continue Reading…

Updates

In September 2022, I decided to stop taking my l-cysteine, ashwagandha, rhodiola rosea, and vitamin C supplements. I had started these over a year before to help with the stress response to my inner ear damage. At this point, though,… Continue Reading…

Tips

In order to minimize symptoms from my inner ear damage, I’ve had to make a lot of changes to how I do things, including how I use the computer. I’ve detailed some of the ways I’ve modified my computer usage… Continue Reading…

Information

I first discovered a potential issue with overexposure to EMFs (electromagnetic fields) back in 2012 when I was dealing with chronic insomnia. My sleep improved when I moved my cordless phone, alarm clock, and lamp from the shelf at the… Continue Reading…

Information

I think hearing aids have really helped with both my hearing loss and my vestibular symptoms. I’ve had them for almost a year and a half, so I figured it was about time to detail my experience to this point…. Continue Reading…

Cross-Contamination

I recently discovered that trying to use certain older devices that were last used before discovery of a food allergy can cause symptoms. For me, this older device was an oral irrigator that I had bought years ago, used for… Continue Reading…

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retrogirl77

I've been struggling with the gluten-free life since September 11, 2012. While I've dealt with many inconveniences and difficulties on the journey, I do feel that my health is slowly but surely improving. I'm a Christian who loves being involved in her church. I love spending time with my family and friends. I love science fiction and fantasy television shows and movies. I love to read. I love my job as a programmer/analyst. I love grocery shopping and shopping for electronics and books.

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