The Quickest Way To Become Healthy Is To Get Sick

I'm sure I've written the above somewhere in this blog before. I was telling my yoga teacher that I feel like a healthier person since I've been diagnosed and she said, "the quickest way to become healthy is to get sick" and it's true. I mostly eat organic (sometimes a ho craves an Oreo and you know those shits ain't organic). If I eat meat, it 100% has to be organic, grass fed,anti-biotic free and hormone-free. Those are non-negotiables. I try to stay away from dairy (and I haven't had an asthma attack since I went off the sauce). I don't drink caffeine. I drink very little alcohol (well, no alcohol while doing chemo. But I won't start drinking heavily once I feel better, even though I want to). I drink more water. I wear sunscreen.

The one thing that is going to take time is getting back into an exercise routine. Who am I joking. I never had an exercise routine, but I am going to adopt one. I am actually excited to join a gym and take classes and go hiking. I am going to start working with a trainer who specializes in treating cancer survivors. Since I had lymph nodes removed, I have to be careful about upper body strength training. If I don't do it right, I could develop lymphedema.

I started juicing, and actually really like it. It's a great way to get your greens if you don't enjoy eating them like myself. I hate the way kale tastes, but mixed into some juice with other fruits and veggies, its not bad. I am using spices and herbs like I'm getting paid. Turmeric is a great spice with so many health benefits. I started doing acupressure (I can't do the needles).

All of these changes are things people should do anyway, but sometimes it takes getting sick to push you to do them. I'm just ready to do it to it and fight the fight so this bullshit doesn't come back.