Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
My health journey has taken another turn in the past fortnight. Mid February, I visited a cardiologist, after having had a tilt table test performed in December, and discovered that I have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). This explains a great deal, such as the light headedness, dizziness, palpitations, low blood pressure, nausea, brain fog and fatigue. It is […] Read more…
As I am nearing a monumental birthday (the big 3-0), I am aware that this is typically a time people reflect on where they are in life and what they have done. Up until the age of about 26, I was happy with everything that I’d done; I felt accomplished, well travelled, educated and happy […] Read more…
It is officially the first day of our first online book club for the Glimpsing Gembles Blog 🙂 So, start reading Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin if you haven’t already! We will discuss the book over two weeks from April 15th, online at http://glimpsing-gembles.blogspot.com.au/ For more information, read previous posts about the book club here: […] Read more…
This week, I would like us to remember the words of Marcus Aurelius… “When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” These words have helped me this past week while I have dealt with new information about my […] Read more…
Hello all! Last week, I announced our first book for the online book club so that we would all have two weeks to find a copy, and start it on March 1st. During this week, I have discovered that the book is being reprinted as a paperback currently, and will be released at the end […] Read more…
This week has been one of information overload for me after a visit to a cardiologist brought a new diagnosis. I am working on staying calm, processing the information, and looking at it with a positive view, and as a step towards better health with new treatment. Therefore, I feel this week’s Wellness Wednesday should focus on […] Read more…
This week’s Motivation Monday… This is especially apparent in chronic illness, due to the ongoing unwell times and loneliness, and then the stressful visits to doctors, endless tests, worry about employment and your lack of independence, and how you will get your life back on track, the loss of friends, and life plans and […] Read more…
It is the 15th of February, and that means that it is officially the first Glimpsing Gembles blog online book club book announcement! Drumroll please……. The book will be Meg Wolitzer’s “The Interestings.” We officially start reading on the 1st of March, so you have time to go find or borrow a copy of this […] Read more…
Good afternoon! Happy Foodie Friday! Yes, I know. It is Saturday. Oops! The first Foodie Friday of the new series should have begun yesterday, but as most of us know, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has its moments which make a regular routine unrealistic! I may have to change Foodie Friday to a bi-monthly thing, rather than […] Read more…
Welcome to the new blog series: Wellness Wednesday! Exercise is a scary word for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), and other chronic issues. I know I struggle with balancing the desire to get back to my active self, and the fear of causing yet another relapse due to even light exercise. So this […] Read more…