Keeping up and with a good attitude

Today is a little worse (gut wise). I've been running to the bathroom so many times that I actually lost count. So…though I am in denial most of the time…I am definitely having a full-on flare with my Ulcerative Colitis. The frequency and the blood are all I need to admit that something is not right.
So…There are many roots that I can go to try to heal myself. But, finding the right choice for me is the difficult decision. Mainly there's the Western Medicine root and there's the Natural root. Either way it's not easy. Either way there is suffering involved. But…with the Natural root, at least I feel somewhat in control of what decisions happen with my body. I love to see the amazing power that nature has to offer. Doctors are very intelligent, but with all that intelligence there seems to be a lack of common sense. First, they seem to ignore the fact that everyone and their bodies react differently and that there are many different things that can cause the same illness in different people…and with that, there are many different ways to healing people with the same illness. The problem with that is that doctors nowadays do not have the ability or time to take each patient and see what their individual needs might be. That is why I am deciding to take on my flare-up in my own hands.

• I have already stopped any form of alcohol consumption, I am not eating any fried or processed foods.
• Now I need to get my tax refund so that I can buy some beautiful organic vegetables to juice. I have had flares before that I have juiced to heal. Vegetables are amazing tools to heal our bodies. 
• With a flare I need to stop eating any nuts, and highly fibrous foods…THIS IS WHAT IS HARD FOR ME! I love nuts, dried fruit, and vegetables galore!!! I could eat all of these things all the time…They're my favorite foods. But…once my flare is corrected and calmed I can slowly reintroduce my favorite foods.

There IS relief at the end of this pit of flames…keeping positive is a huge part of healing too. Being thankful for everything and giving God gratitude even in the struggle helps me mentally and emotionally. This is very important, as the attitude of gratitude has a major effect on my brain…and the brain is the most powerful tool that anyone has. The brain has the ability to harness healing powers as well.
Breathing helps too. Taking the time, for as little as it might seem (especially with kids), is very important. It calms the body, mind and soul. It helps you meditate and pray. It allows oxygen to enter your body and boost healing.

I'm still not 100%, but will plug along and take each moment as it comes. I will update you soon...